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THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 27, 2002
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NYC’S Drinking Water Supply
Join DEP’s COP Watch Program
Calling on residents, recreational users, hunters, fishermen, hikers and organizations to participate in a comprehensive community effort to reduce pollution, crime and terrorism, DEP Commissioner Christopher Ward has announced that DEP’s environmental police in monitoring the safety of water supply facilities in-city and in the upstate watersheds.
“I am asking everyone to be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the department’s Environmental Police,” said Commissioner Ward. “Residents who live near our in-city facilities and recreational users of our upstate watershed areas are most likely to observe suspicious, unusual or dangerous activity. DEP police are always looking for any information that will help them protect the city’s water supply lands and drinking water facilities. If you observe any questionable activities, please call the Water-Watch Hotline at 1-888 H20 SHED [426-7433]. Your calls to the Hotline will generate a prompt response or proper referral, and will be held in strictest confidence.”
The program is designed as a valuable addition to the city’s front-line against terrorism, pollution and crime. It will not only complement DEP’s first class police presence, but also help to maintain the region’s pristine beauty and ensure that
•Land remains free of pollution, exploitation and illegal activities;
•Trespassers attempting access to restricted watershed land or reservoir locations are immediately intercepted;
•Recreational watershed lands are used appropriately; and
•In-city facilities are safe for employees and protected from terrorism, vandalism and crime.
For more information about the program or how to become a Water Watch COP, call: 1-888 H20-SHED.