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parkslopemom
in Sewer 9 years and 7 months ago
Water and Sewer Line Repair
Got a mailing today from the NYC Environmental Protection for AWRUSA protection coverage for water and sewer line repairs ($12.96 per month). The list, however,…
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stickman
in Sewer 9 years and 7 months ago
sewer line maintenance
Hi, Recently moved into a new home and wondering if any maintenance is required of the sewage line? I would imagine some leaves and muck…
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ROTFL
in Sewer 14 years and 3 months ago
Best method/Best company to remove tree root from sewer pipes
After our sewer backed up into the basement, we called DEP and a plumber. DEP said the next day that they flushed their lines “as…
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hbranty
in Sewer 11 years and 6 months ago
Tree roots in OLD sewer line and chemical treatments -- good idea?
Our sewer line backed up and tree roots were discovered inside it. The sewer company recommended using a chemical treatment to dissolve roots — but…
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citytime79
in Sewer 10 years and 4 months ago
Neighbor Broken Sewer Line Seepage - Help!
Hi Brownstoner All, I’m in a tough spot right now. My neighbor has had a broken sewer line problem for 2 years which they have…
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berniceshola
in Sewer 11 years and 7 months ago
Water and sewer main insurance?
hey all, I just got a letter from the DEP offering a $12/mo policy for repairing/replacing broken sewer and water pipes connected to the city…
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chipito
in Sewer 11 years and 1 month ago
DEP work on Macon?
Anyone know what’s about to happen on Macon btwn Tompkins and Throop? Lots of big stuff being dropped off.
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hbranty
in Sewer 11 years and 1 month ago
Advice Needed: Street Access and Sewer Line replacement July 21
We live out of state and have hired a sewer company to replace our sewer line and water main next week. Just learned we need…
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viaorient
in Sewer 12 years and 7 months ago
Sewer and Water Line Contract: Is it Worth It?
I just got a promotion in the mail from the NYC Water Board offering a contract for Sewer line maintenance and repair (thought a private…
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mystiky
in Sewer 12 years and 10 months ago
Sewer Line outside house broken. Who is responsible for repairs?
The situation below is NOT Sandy-hurricane related. An area of the street next to my house (in Brooklyn) started to develop a small sink hole. The…
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dorkofwindsor
in Sewer 12 years and 3 months ago
Drywell Experiences
Hello, I was wondering if anyone in the community has installed a drywell in their brownstone backyard to handle the roof runoff to prevent it…
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nonsense
in Sewer 12 years and 10 months ago
Clogged Sewage Line
Last night our main seweage line to our two family house got clogged. A plumber was able to get it unclogged with a drain auger…
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Augustiner
in Sewer 13 years and 3 months ago
DEP out of control
my water/sewer bill of $ 180 per month seemed very high to me (for 0 water consumption). After inquiring in person at the DEP, they…
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starfish11040
in Sewer 13 years and 3 months ago
Backyard is flooding. Need recommendation for drain installer.
Water is pouring into the garden level back apartment. Need the right person come over and to advise on a solution and give me a…
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Hunt4MiddleClass
in Sewer 13 years and 11 months ago
Sewer leaking in backyard: Is the City responsible?
We have a sewer line that is capped off in our backyard. The cap broke off and what appears to be raw sewage water is…
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BklynDeco
in Sewer 13 years and 9 months ago
Leader to sewer drain connection - what's the code?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec7ecfce004d- In prep for the hurricane, my neighbor (we don’t speak, but that’s another story) disconnected the leader to sewer connection of his house – which…
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