Monday, October 8, 2012

Suffolk County Expanding Sewer System

Dave Lange Sewer Service
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
631-447-5252

Suffolk County Long Island could be taking more than 20 sewer districts by the Suffolk County Water Authority. The county is looking at ways to expand its sewer system to boost development, which will include a possible sale or a sale with the county’s water authority.

County Executive Steve Bellone, included the initiative in his $2/77 billion budget plan he presented on Friday, September 21st for the fiscal year that starts on January 1. Bellone will be working closely with the Legislature on this issue and no sale or change in sewer will undergo without a full vetting and Legislative authorization.

This decision will affect Suffolk County and preservationists have argued against expanding the sewer system saying it will lead to over- development. 

For more information on the Suffolk County Sewer Expansion, CLICK HERE.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Septic Tanks Matter!

Dave Lange Sewer Service
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
631-447-5252

Out of sight is out of mind and septic tanks certainly fit the cliché. I mean who really wants to see or talk about them but it is in our best interest if we would now and then think about our septic tank.

A poorly maintained or not maintained septic tank will not only affect our health but also (if you look at the larger picture) the environment. Faulty septic tanks will redirect sewage and gas back up the pipes of your house and flush out dangerous chemicals in and out of your home.

A little commonsense, presence of mind and periodic maintenance will ensure that there are no dangerous leaks resulting in costly repairs. Foremost it would be wise to get the septic tank checked annually by a licensed company with trained personnel. My drains were working very slow and clogging up and instead of trying to get a licensed septic company to check the problem, I tried to do it myself. At the same time my toilet was not flushing either. This should have raised a red flag but I didn’t know better. The delay in getting the problem checked out cost me good!

So at the outset when these problems start cropping up, call a licensed professional. Also other indications that things are going south with the septic tank is when your yard smells like sulfuric acid with wet patches in places. A septic tank repair and maintenance technician at Dave Lange Sewer Service, Inc., informed me that one way to avoid costly septic problems is to make sure that trees with far reaching roots and/or swimming pools don’t are not situated near the septic tank. Good to know huh?

If you need to know more about your septic tanks or wish to find a company that has the requisite knowledge about the workings of a septic tank, you can check out our website! We are available 24/7 for all your septic tank emergencies! 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Did You Know Dave Lange Offers Vacuum Loader Services? Call us Today!

Dave Lange Sewer Service
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
631-447-5252


Did you know that Dave Lange Sewer Service offers industrial Vacuum Loader Services (Vactor Services)? There are plenty of ways Vactor Services can help you! Vactor Service is useful for cleaning out parking lot storm drains, hydro-excavating, lift stations at apartment complexes and roadside curb boxes!

Call Dave Lange Sewer Service and schedule your appointment today! We’ll be more than happy to serve you!  







Thursday, September 13, 2012

What Can Dave Lange Do For You?


Dave Lange Sewer Service
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
631-447-5252

Are you looking for a sewer service you can trust? Dave Lange Sewer Service is a family owned and operated company based in Suffolk County that offers new installations, maintenance and repairs of Cesspools & Septic Systems for our residential, commercial and Industrial customers. No job is too big or too small for us to handle!
We are available 24/7 for any emergency and scheduled cesspool needs in Suffolk County!
We Service Cesspools, Septic Tanks, Sewers, Sinks, Tubs, Toilets, Dry Wells, Grease Traps & Portable Toilets.
Services Include: 
  • Cesspool Installations
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Smoke Testing
  • Vactor Service
  • Rotary Line Cleaning
  • Cesspool Certifications
  •  Electronic Locating
  • Sewer Jetting
  • Chemicals/Bacteria

 Call us today for more information on our services! (631) 447-5252! Also, visit our Facebook page, linked HERE

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Dave Lange Sewer Service is on Flickr!


 Dave Lange Sewer Service
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
631-447-5252

Have you checked out the new addition to Dave Lange Sewer Service? It’s our new Flickr page! You can visit our flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/davelangesewerservice/

Here you’ll find photos of our job sites, installations, equipment, trucks and a few of the different services that are available to you when you do business with Dave Lange Sewer Service! 
           
Suffolk County New York Cesspool ServiceDave Lange Sewer Service is a family owned and operated company based in Suffolk County.  We offer New Installations, Maintenance, & Repairs of Cesspools & Septic Systems for our Residential, Commercial, & Industrial customers. No job is too big or too small for us to handle!  We are available 24/7 to service Cesspools, Septic Tanks, Sewers, Sinks, Tubs, Toilets,
Dry Wells, Grease Traps & Portable Toilets anywhere in the Suffolk County area.  

Please visit us on Flickr or our home page http://davelangesewerservice.net/ , we are ready to meet your needs! 

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

New Law Requiring Sewage Plants to Publicize Spills

Dave Lange Sewer Service
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
631-447-5252

Starting in May, sewage treatment plant operators in New York will have to let the public and state know when untreated or partially treated sewage spills or leaks into waters used for swimming, fishing and other activities.  The "Sewage Pollution Right to Know" law, signed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo earlier this month, requires publicly-owned treatment plants and sewer systems to notify the public within four hours of sewage entering bodies of water. They also must file a report with the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Health.  Currently incidents like this need only be reported to the DEC and local health departments. "New Yorkers have a right to know when potentially harmful, untreated sewage is discharged into waterways in their communities," Cuomo said. The bill also requires that the DEC publish annual reports detailing the amount of spillage and actions taken to clean it. 
        
 More than 100 privately owned smaller treatment plants on Long Island are exempt from this legislation.  Environmentalists hailed the measure, saying exposure to even small amounts of untreated sewage can cause short-term and chronic illnesses.
"The signing of this monumental public health law will allow families to make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary exposure to harmful sewage pollution," said Adrienne Esposito, executive director of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment.  

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection initially opposed the bill but in a statement, a spokesman said "the legislation is consistent with our goal to better inform New Yorkers about our continuing work to improve water quality."  Last Fall Nassau County, which operates five treatment plants, started an email notification service that residents could sign up for, to alert residents of sewage discharges, overflows and chemical spills.  

The county issued more than a dozen alerts since the program began, the majority related to blocked storm drains, Nassau Department of Public Works spokesman Mike Martino said. Suffolk County didn't respond to a request for information.  Hopefully this bill will lead to more public knowledge and safer use of the water we interact with.  

What do you think about this law? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Second West Nile Virus Case Reported in Suffolk County

Dave Lange Sewer Service
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
631-447-5252

If you’re someone who watches the news daily, you've probably seen that there have been a number of West Nile virus cases popping up on Long Island and surrounding areas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Tuesday that 1,118 human cases had been reported nationally. They also reported that the number of cases reported through the third week of August is the highest since 1999!

CLICK HERE to read the full article on West Nile virus, courtesy of Newsday.com