November 14, 2024
TMG Visits NYC: Sharing Insights on 4 Key Topics in Water Management
Based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and New York City (NYC), representatives from Bureau of Waterworks and Bureau of Sewerage, TMG visited the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in November 2024. Discussions were held with Commissioner of the DEP and NYC Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala, focusing on four key topics of mutual interest. Given the significance of mutual exchange between the two cities owing to their many similarities in terms of business scale and other aspects, both parties confirmed that they will continue to conduct exchanges.
Key Topics of Discussion between Tokyo and NYC
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Stormwater management projects and underground flood regulation
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Impact of climate change on drinking water supply and future environmental measures
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Enhancing customer services and operational efficiency through digital technology
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Crisis management initiatives, particularly in response to terror threats
Key Site Visits
[November 13, 2024]
New Creek watershed of New Creek Bluebelt.
New Creek Bluebelt
TMG representatives observed the Bluebelt system, a cost-effective approach well-integrated with local communities that utilizes natural waterways, ponds, and wetlands for stormwater drainage.
[November 14, 2024]
TMG officials being briefed at Newtown Creek Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility.
Newtown Creek Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility
NYC officials presented wastewater treatment technologies and renewable natural gas production processes. TMG representatives toured Newtown Creek, the city’s largest wastewater treatment facility, which also processes food waste and utilizes biogas and biosolids effectively.