New York City processes about 1 billion gallons of water every day. To do so, it doesn't rely on water filtration plants alone. It also depends on the natural filtration capacity of the upstream Catskill Catchment.
The catchment's soils and wetlands act like carbon filters and kidneys. They purify water, providing a sustainable supply of clean water to the city's residents.
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