Highlighting the pollution in New York City's waterways and the potential health risks of consuming untreated water.

• NYC's waterways are highly polluted, making them unsafe to drink and posing health risks.
• The state is investigating mysterious bubbles in the Hudson River indicating possible contamination.
• Reports of lead in drinking water raise concerns about the safety of water in schools and public places.

New Yorkers consume a vast amount of water sourced from outside the city's polluted waterways.

• Despite being surrounded by water, NYC's drinking water comes from cleaner, distant sources.
• NYC consumes around a billion gallons of water per day, sourcing from protected watershed areas.

Investigating reports of lead in water and testing local apartments to ensure the safety of tap water.

• Recent reports have revealed lead in water fountains in schools, causing concern for widespread water safety.
• The video host plans to test water in different apartments for lead to verify its safety for drinking.

Exploring the origin of NYC's water, the cleaning process, and reasons not to drink from local waterways.

• NYC's water is sourced from the Catskill/Delaware watersheds, far from the polluted local waterways.
• The water undergoes a thorough cleaning process to make it safe for consumption from the faucet.

Tracing the path of water from its source to NYC faucets, including treatment and infrastructure details.

• NYC's drinking water travels from reservoirs and lakes through an aqueduct system, undergoing multiple treatments.
• Buildings taller than six stories need special systems to pump water, often utilizing iconic water towers.

Outlining the steps NYC takes to treat water and ensure its quality, from disinfection to testing.

• New York City disinfects water with chlorine, adds fluoride for dental health, and uses UV light treatment.
• The city protects the water from contamination with dedicated police and partnerships with local residents.

Conducting personal tests for lead and pesticides in an NYC apartment's water to ensure it meets safety standards.

• Using a water testing kit, the video host tests NYC apartment tap water for lead and pesticides, finding no issues.
• The tests confirm the water's safety, but the host acknowledges the importance of regular testing due to old pipes.

Discussing the safety of chlorine and other chemicals used to treat NYC's drinking water.

• The chlorine levels in NYC's tap water are within CDC guidelines and safe for consumption.
• The city provides free testing kits for new residents to check their water quality.