A large water main break occurred this weekend in the Gramercy section of Manhattan. The break in the water service led to overwhelming amounts of water into a a near by basement and a Con Ed location vault. Water main contractors were called to lower east side site around 5 p.m. when they were [...]
Harris Water main & Sewer Contractors recently attended to a emergency water main break near 106th st. in Manhattan. The break continued to keep the B and C trains our of service until Harris Water was able to repair the water service pipe.
Officials for the transportation Authority expected to restore service on Monday [...]
Everyone’s water supply is extremely important for health and basic living standards, every homeowner should be aware of what to do in the event of a water main / Water line emergency. Water main breaks can have a large impact on the pressure and quality of water coming into your home. There are several [...]
Copper pipes last longer than any other piping material used for plumbing. They last anywhere between 35 to 50 years. Copper water mains are widely used as a material for water piping, the corrosion resistance is a function of many different factors, like water chemistry, piping construction.
In the event that you have a [...]
This is not a situation that occurs too often however it happens. We have experienced many situations over the years where DEP/the city issues the homeowner with a 3 day notice telling them that their main water will be shut off if they do not call a licensed water main contractor to fix the [...]
All plumbing work in NYC requires a license, It is very important for all property owners to be aware of this fat. The NYC DOB website (Department of Buildings) has an up-to-date license verification link. This useful site can be used to check on the license status for any DOB Licensed Trades Person, or [...]
In all five boroughs of New York City the property/home owner is responsible for any and all defects which may arise with their sewer or water main. Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors provides free on-site assessments, and responds to most calls within 1 hour.
Water main service: The owner’s responsibility when a [...]
Water Conservation Tips:
Report open fire hydrants and street leaks to DEP via 311. An open hydrant can waste one million gallons of drinking water per day. Take shorter showers or fill the tub only halfway and save water. Don’t run the tap while shaving or brushing your teeth. Fix leaks. Leaky faucets alone [...]
Since water is essential for survival, it’s important to know what to do in the event of a water supply emergency. Water main breaks, drought, and water contamination can affect both water quality and use in New York City.
Water Main Breaks
Every year, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reports approximately 600 water [...]
What is lead?
Lead is a metal found naturally in the environment. It has also been widely used over the years in gasoline, house paint and plumbing fixtures. The amount of lead that is released into the environment each year has been greatly reduced by less use of leaded gas, starting in the mid-1970′s. [...]
