New York Underground
Use the resource below to answer the following questions.
- How many levels are there to New York City’s underground? How deep is each layer?
- How many gallons of water flow into New York City every day?
- In New York City sewers, what percentage of water is contained in the sewage?
- What is a sandhog?
New York City Water Story
Use the resource below to answer the following questions.
Resource: American Museum of Natural History
- How long does some water travel to reach New York City faucets?
- The New York City Water Supply System is made up of how many reservoirs? Aqueducts? Tunnels?
- What can you do to conserve water?
- How many miles of sewer pipes are under New York City?
- What can you do to prevent pollution?
Resource: American Museum of Natural History