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 is electrolysis? In manufacturing and in chemistry, electrolysis can be defined as a method...
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 reason passengers experience so many delays and disruptions. Problems can also...
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 a pipe. The direct electric current triggers the process of...
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, safety and expertise are a daily requirement on each job site. Then...
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 the plug is required due to the building being demolished, in these cases both the house sewer water...
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. Property managers and business owners are expected to always be aware of...
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 certainly put a damper on your day. If you are faced with no water pressure on any...
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 issued a DEP Three Day Notice. This mandated a response to remedy the situation in a timely...
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 the Burger King at 39-20 Main Street did when a Flushing sewer break threatened business. Our Balkan Team started work...
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 over a large tree near their home. In turn the fallen tree caused both...
In a residential and business area as dense as New York City, it can be expected that issues will frequently arise in the realms of water and sewer lines. Sewer and water main issues typically need immediate attention, whether the issue is brought on by faulty new...
When an emergency blasts into your consciousness, you want fast curative action. The need for speed escalates when the problem sources from an underground water line, and you are the owner of a busy and vibrant restaurant. This condition recently manifested in a city...