NYCDEP Corrosion Control Research: Expert Panel Workshop 2019

Expert Symposium

In March 2019, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosted an Expert Panel Workshop at DEP's Kingston location to evaluate their corrosion control research, identify areas of potential further study.

The NYC DEP Corrosion Control Research: Expert Panel Workshop was held March 20, 2019 in Kingston, New York. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosted the workshop and The Water Research Foundation identified and provided travel support to Expert Panel members Dr. David Cornwell, Dr. Vernon Snoeyink, and Jonathan Cuppett. Staff from the Bureau of Water Supply (BWS) and the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) were invited to participate in the workshop to evaluate DEP?s corrosion control research portfolio and to identify areas for potential further study. They also evaluated if the current Microbiological Corrosion Prevention Plan is adequate. The report below provides the Expert Panel recommendations to DEP and summarizes the workshop.