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Copper Pipe Electrolysis Corrosion Causes Water Service Line Leak
In New York City, there have been many reports of water line breaks. Water line breaks can be caused by a variety of things, including copper pipe electrolysis corrosion. What…Read MorePerforming Around The Clock Services for an MTA Force Main
Balkan Sewer And Water Main successfully performed around the clock services to repair a NYC MTA force main sewer break. New York City's subway's 100-year-old infrastructure is not the only…Read MoreElectrolysis Damage Causes 3″ Stainless Steel Connection To Fail
Electrolysis damage to pipes is something most people associate with copper water pipes. It is an energy-related chemical reaction that happens most often when stray direct current (DC) electricity contacts…Read MoreUnderground Subsurface Water Works Requires Expert Supervision
Subsurface water works in the area of NYC present challenges even on seemingly routine jobs. NYC has an aged infrastructure, many buried obstructions, all in a congested metropolitan area. Therefore,…Read MoreProper Water Main Plug Installation When A Lead Joint Exists
When a water service exists that is no longer required, it must be permanently disconnected at the point of the connection to the public main. In most of these cases…Read MoreLifting The Lid: Manhole Repair for Improper Cover Completed Successfully
Proper manhole repair can be essential in eliminating blockages and safety issues. Regular inspections and audits of sewers and manholes should not be left out of a property's maintenance plan.…Read MoreWhat’s a Homeowner To Do With No Water Pressure? Call
Water pressure impacts more daily activities in your home than you probably realize. From taking a relaxing bath, brushing your teeth, to washing dishes. A lack of water pressure can…Read MoreDEP Three Day Notice for Long Island City Water Main
Just recently a 6" fire main in Long Island City burst, causing water to gush out in various areas. The DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) verified the leak, and then…Read MoreA Flushing Sewer Break In the Heart of Queens: The
What do you do when a sewer line breaks at your business right before one of the busiest nights of the year? You call Balkan, of course! That is what…Read MoreGas, Sewer, And Water Closed Off By Fallen Tree From
Storms that produce hurricane-force winds are a scary situation. Even scarier are the damages you may discover after the storm. That is what homeowners discovered after a storm-driven wind knocked…Read More
