Why does nyc have the best water

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The rankings are calculated based on the amount of chemicals detected in the water and the level of pollutants relative to the legal limit, using data from ; the group plans to update its rankings later this year.

To be sure, that is still very good. But New Yorkers may be chagrined to learn that Boston, one of our many self-proclaimed rival cities, ranks higher at No. Other cities, particularly out West, also draw their water from far-away sources, which tend to be less polluted than water sources near cities for reasons that should be obvious. At the time, the city needed a new water source and the state legislature was debating whether to build another new upstate watershed or to begin drawing and filtering water from the Hudson River.

The first factor is water hardness, a measure of the amount of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium, that the water contains. Calcium strengthens the gluten in the dough, making hard water better for baking. The second factor is the ph level, or acidity of the water. The city's water doesn't come from the city itself, it is delivered from a watershed, comprising 19 reservoirs and three controlled lakes in the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains, as far as miles north of the city.

The city's tap water originates in rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. Approximately 7, miles of water mains, tunnels and aqueducts bring water to homes and businesses in the five boroughs, according to the DEP. Once collected, the water is disinfected with chlorine and ultraviolet light, filtered, fluorinated and. Sapienza touted the city water as a healthy alternative to sugary sodas and soft drinks, and noted its affordability - priced at roughly one penny per gallon.

It's also a key ingredient, separating the city's legendary pizzas and renowned bagels, pastries and breads from the rest. The DEP manages the city's water supply, and provides more than 1 billion gallons of water each day to more than 9 million residents, including 8.