Water Main Taps and Wet Connections A to Z A water main tap is the valve used to connect a homeowner’s water line to the city water main. The … August 16, 2014 4 MIN READ
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New Water Main Receives DEP 3 Day Notice Violation Several hours later the DEP had issued the homeowner a 3 day notice which had her completely baffled as she … March 2, 2013 3 MIN READ
4 Challenges of Adding Fire Sprinklers to Historic Buildings Fire safety standards have become more exacting over time as we’ve developed a greater understanding of fire behavior. Fire sprinklers … April 28, 2026 2 MIN READ
Avoiding Sewer Repair Pitfalls in NYC: A Cautionary Tale Recent Scenario: The Case of a Queens Homeowner In Queens, a homeowner recently faced a challenging situation with their sewer … April 28, 2026 4 MIN READ
Harris Water Main & Sewer Applauds $26M Grant for Arkansas Water Infrastructure Improvement At Harris Water Main & Sewer, we are committed to providing top-quality water and sewer services to communities across New … April 28, 2026 2 MIN READ
3 Interesting Facts About New York’s Water Supply While most urban centers rely on complex filtration plants to purify their water, New York City stands apart with a … April 28, 2026 2 MIN READ
What Is a Sewer Lateral and What Is It Used For? Have you ever experienced the frustration of unexpected plumbing clogs or backups? These common issues often point to problems with … April 28, 2026 2 MIN READ
A Look at NYC’s Effort To Replace Lead Pipes With Copper Water service lines connect a main water supply to residential or commercial properties to deliver potable water. The pipes’ material … April 28, 2026 2 MIN READ
What to Do If You Don’t Qualify for DEP’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program For New York City homeowners, the safety of your water service line is a top priority. The NYC Department of … April 28, 2026 2 MIN READ
How a New Building in NYC Is Connected to the Sewer System Running a sewer line from a new construction to the existing sewer system demands careful planning and execution. In New … April 28, 2026 2 MIN READ
Understanding NYC’s New Notice of Lead Water Service Lines and What It Means for Property Owners Recently, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has started issuing a new notice to property owners, informing them if … April 28, 2026 3 MIN READ
