May 5, 2009
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City Council Mandates Drinking Water Tank (Roof Tank) Inspections And Creates Liability For Failure To Comply
On February 11, 2009, the New York City Council voted unanimously to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to the inspection of water tanks (roof tanks) for the purpose of storing and distributing drinking water. read more
January 7, 2009
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Drinking Water Tank (Roof Tank) Inspections - City Council's Committee On Health Proposes Transparency of Water Tank Inspection Records
On January 8, 2009, the Committee On Health of the New York City Council will hold a hearing on an amendment to the Administrative Code of the City of New York which would bring transparency to the annual drinking water tank inspection records. read more
November 29, 2008
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New York City May Close Tap On Bottled Water
Legislation will be introduced at the City Council in early December that will stop city agencies from buying bottled water and coolers for workers in an effort to reduce costs and operate in a more environmentally friendly manner. read more
June 20, 2008
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City Council Shuns Bottled Water - Launches Bottleless Water Cooler Program
New York is one of a growing number of cities that have limited bottled water because of environmental and cost concerns. Instead, the city has started a pilot program with bottleless water coolers that converts tap water into purified water. read more
