The article discusses the presence of nearly 1,000 unnoticed cast-iron boxes on New York City sidewalks, which serve as water sampling stations managed by the Department of Environmental Protection. Installed over 25 years ago, these lockboxes draw water samples from mains before they are piped into homes. Their purpose is largely unknown to the public, as most passers-by mistake them for utility or traffic equipment. Occasionally, city scientists unlock these boxes to conduct tests, offering a rare glimpse of their function to curious onlookers.
They have been there for more than 25 years, yet few people ever get a peek inside unless they happen to be nearby when one of the city's scientists comes along.
These sturdy lockboxes, custom-made to withstand urban rigors, serve as vital water sampling stations maintained by the city's Department of Environmental Protection.
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