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Central Park stormwater project to reduce flood risk in NYC’s Harlem, East Harlem

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New York City has launched a $35.7 million stormwater recirculation project in Central Park to mitigate flood risks in Harlem. The infrastructure aims to reduce sewer flows by 90% while conserving 175 million gallons of potable water annually.

  • 01Investment of 35.7 million dollars targets flood risk reduction in Harlem and East Harlem
  • 02Recirculation system captures stormwater to decrease local sewer infrastructure pressure by 90 percent
  • 03Project facilitates annual savings of 175 million gallons of potable water through advanced capture
  • 04Enhanced water management systems provide critical climate resilience for Manhattan urban corridors

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A $35.7M recirculation system is expected to capture stormwater, reduce sewer flows by 90% and save 175 million gallons of potable water annually.