In New York City, hundreds of cast-iron boxes act as water sampling stations, maintained by the Department of Environmental Protection. These resilient structures, present for over 25 years, draw water directly from mains just before the supply reaches homes. Despite their essential role in ensuring the quality of drinking water, they remain largely unnoticed by the public. While rarely opened for public view, visits from city scientists provide glimpses of their contents, highlighting their importance in urban infrastructure and public health.
Hundreds of cast-iron boxes, often unnoticed by passers-by, serve as vital water sampling stations in New York City maintained by the Department of Environmental Protection.
These lockboxes draw water samples from mains just before it reaches homes, crucial for ensuring the quality of New York's drinking water.
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