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About Us
BUILT FOR NYC UNDERGROUND UTILITY WORK
NYC Water Main Services handles the drawing preparation, DEP filing, and permit coordination that water main work requires in New York City. We manage the paperwork and agency process so contractors and owners are not navigating DEP and DOT alone. Part of the AAPC ecosystem.
DEP and DOT permit coordination
Approved drawings, permits, and agency sign-off.
Part of the AAPC ecosystem
Water main drawings, DEP filings, and permit coordination for NYC property owners and contractors.
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Our Services
Built for NYC underground utility work.
We handle the drawings, filings, and permit coordination that NYC water main work requires. Contractors and owners get the paperwork managed without navigating DEP and DOT requirements alone.
DEP Water Main Notice
We review NYC DEP water main notices, identify the required filing path, and coordinate drawings, permits, contractors, and agency documentation.
Water Main Replacement Drawings
We prepare water service replacement drawings and coordinate DEP review, licensed plumbing work, DOT permits, and project documentation throughout NYC.
DEP Water Main Approval
We coordinate water main drawings, DEP applications, agency comments, revisions, contractors, and supporting documents through the approval process.
DOT Street Opening Permit
We coordinate NYC DOT street opening permits for water main work involving roadway, sidewalk, curb, excavation, and required surface restoration.
DEP 3-Day Water Main Notice
We provide urgent review and coordination for NYC DEP 3-day notices involving private water services, leaks, defective lines, and required corrective work.
Water & Sewer Disconnect for Demolition
We coordinate water and sewer disconnect filings, DEP plug permits, contractor requirements, street-opening permits, and demolition closeout documentation.
How we Work
Our Working Process
From emergency call through agency closeout. four steps, one team, no gaps between vendors.
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REVIEW
We review the property, DEP notice, existing conditions, and project requirements.

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DRAW & FILE
We prepare drawings and coordinate DEP and DOT permit submissions through properly licensed parties.

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APPROVE
We track agency review, manage comments, and coordinate approvals through to permit issuance.

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CLOSE OUT
We organize documentation needed for violation response, owner records, DOB coordination, and agency sign-off.

Our recent Projects
RECENT NYC PROJECTS
Water main, sewer, and underground utility work
across the five boroughs.
across the five boroughs.
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3-Day Notice Response, Queens
DEP 3-day notice reviewed, drawings prepared, permits coordinated, and violation moved to clearance before the escalation deadline.
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Water Main Filing, Manhattan
Water service replacement drawings prepared and submitted to DEP for a mid-block residential building. Approval coordinated through to permit issuance.

DOT Street Opening Permit, Brooklyn
Street opening permit coordinated for water main work requiring roadway access. DOT filing managed from submission through permit issuance.

Question & Answer
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT NYC WATER MAIN & SEWER WORK
What does NYC Water Main Services actually handle?
We handle the drawings, permit filings, DEP and DOT submissions, agency coordination, and compliance documentation for water main work. The physical repair and installation work is performed by licensed contractors. We manage the paperwork and agency process from start to sign-off.
How quickly can you respond to a DEP notice?
We review submitted DEP notices same day in most cases. Once we have the notice and property details, we assess what drawings and permits are required and begin coordinating the filing path. For 3-day and 10-day notices, time matters and we treat them accordingly.
Do I need drawings to respond to a DEP water main notice?
Yes. DEP typically requires water service replacement drawings prepared by a qualified party before approving repair or replacement work on a private water service line. We prepare those drawings and coordinate the submission so the agency review can move forward.
Can you coordinate both DEP and DOT permits for the same project?
Yes. Water main work that requires street or sidewalk access needs both a DEP approval and a DOT street opening permit. We coordinate both filings through properly licensed parties so the project does not stall between agencies.
What information do you need to get started?
The property address, borough, a copy of any DEP notice if one exists, and basic information about the existing water service condition. If you have photos of the meter room or street conditions, those help. You can upload everything through our contact form and we will review and follow up.

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