Lewis Pugh, a British endurance swimmer, sees the river as the prime example of how a toxic waterway can be revived. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Water Pollution”
City Says Water at a NYC Housing Complex Has No Arsenic
By Gotham Rex on September 10, 2022
A report of arsenic in the tap water at the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan was a false alarm, city officials said on Saturday. Source: New York Times
Arsenic Found in Water at N.Y.C. Housing Complex
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2022
The city distributed bottled water and urged residents not to drink their tap water after a preliminary test result on Friday showed levels of arsenic higher than federal drinking water guidelines. Source: New York Times
Con Ed Dumps Hot, Dirty Water From River Park Pier, Records Show
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2022
Environmental advocates say Hudson River Park and New York officials have failed to alert the public to waste that may be harming the ecosystem. Source: New York Times
11 Million New Oysters in New York Harbor (but None for You to Eat)
By Gotham Rex on December 10, 2021
The oysters, which act as nonstop water filters, were added to the Hudson River as part of an ongoing project to rehabilitate the polluted waterways around the city. Source: New York Times
Oyster Shoreline at ‘Greater New York’ Has a Pearl of a Message
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2021
Alan Michelson, a Mohawk artist, explores long-ignored aspects of American history and exploitation of Indigenous landscapes. His work at MoMA PS1 fuses modern media and Native song. Source: New York Times
Is the Party Over for New York’s Outlaw Houseboats?
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2021
Newtown Creek, a polluted waterway, is set to be dredged, meaning the end of an era for the adventurous community it inspired. Source: New York Times
'Hallelujah Moment': How Newark Overcame Its Lead Crisis
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
Lead pipes had tainted Newark’s drinking water. Now it is close to replacing nearly all those lines. Source: New York Times
Why the Gowanus Canal Is a Litmus Test for NYC Development
By Gotham Rex on April 9, 2021
The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn is notorious for its century-old filth. Now that the cleanup of the waterway has begun, a thorny question emerges. Who gets to live there? Source: New York Times
Toxic ‘Black Mayonnaise’ Seeps Into Gowanus Bay After Barge Accident
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2021
As Brooklyn residents voiced concern, the Environmental Protection Agency said it appeared little toxic material had been released into the bay. Source: New York Times
Reopened Schools Find Health Risks in Water After Covid-19 Lockdowns
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2020
A number of schools found the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease in their water, and experts say more should expect to see it. Source: New York Times