We understand that receiving a warning or communication from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may cause confusion and concern. We are at your disposal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions and provide you with a prompt response. Our team of priority emergency water system repair specialists in New York City is trained to handle your needs even after hours and on weekends. Additionally, we offer free evaluations for emergency situations involving DEP violations. Below you will find details on how the professionals at 2M MECHANICAL handle broken water pipes and perform emergency repairs. We differentiate ourselves by our competitive pricing policy and by having extensive experience in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx. Please feel free to contact us if you need urgent repair due to a water main break caused by a DEP violation or warning in New York City.

Three-Day Notice: New York City DEP issues a three-day notice due to a water main leak resulting from electrolysis damage. You can learn more about it here. The DEP detects this leak when water seeps from the ground onto a street or public property, a sinkhole is observed on the road or on the property, or if water enters through the foundation walls of the home. To prevent future damage, it is imperative to perform an emergency repair to the water main leak, as required by the New York City DEP. If the breach causes significant damage, the DEP may take more drastic measures, including extending the notification period at its discretion. At 2M MECHANICAL, we always remain at your disposal to resolve queries and resolve any leaks present in the water main pipe, thus quickly addressing these types of violations.

Ten-Day Notice: In most cases, DEP issues a ten-day notice in response to interruption of water service following an emergency situation or failure to respond to prior notice. The property owner has an obligation to respond to the DEP; If he fails to do so, it could result in the DEP returning to the scene and permanently shutting off the water main in question. Additionally, any Ten Day Notice will incur a charge of $500 to $1,000 that will be reflected on a future water bill. The DEP charge is due to work performed during the excavation of the public road to deactivate water service. Although this may seem like a large sum, it actually only represents a fraction of the actual cost of completing the necessary work.

DEP Cease and Desist Notice: Cease and desist orders issued by the DEP focus on critical situations involving serious problems in the sewer system. These cases can trigger street collapses, soil erosion and other destructive damage. It is essential that you have a team of authorized experts to address these issues, as ignoring them can pose a risk to your safety and considerable expense.