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Is not a check valve and back-flow preventer one and the same thing? If one is or is not installed means that the flow of water would or would not be stoped from flowing thus controlling/stopping the flow of water in one direction. The presentment of the information on this subject seems to indicate that perhaps they are talking about a public utility water meter, not another type of devise.
This does make sense. And what does a back flow preventer fit in with water theft.
The Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden seeks pro-bono assistance in the dispute with the NYC DEP over a theft of water charge.The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden is located at 421 East 61st Street in Manhattan. The museum is housed in a stone building that was originally built in 1799 as a carriage house for a large estate. In 1826, the building was converted into the Mount Vernon Hotel, a day resort for New Yorkers. The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden has a rich history but limited resources.In 2019, the DEP required that work be done on the water lines that ran between the museum building and the sidewalk. At that time, a back-flow preventer should have been installed, but was not. According to the museum, they did not have notice to do so. In 2022, the DEP sent a theft of water notice and bill for approximately $22,000, and a backflow preventer was installed in 2023. Since the installation of the backflow preventer, the museum received an invoice for water charges totalling $87 for its busiest 3 month period.The museum would like pro-bono assistance and advice contesting its $22,000 DEP charge. Please respond to this email or reach out to the Nancy Hinkel, the museum's director, at mus...@cda1890.org
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Not just pollution – unrestricted backflow has been known to lead to bacterial contamination, e.g., Legionnaire’s disease
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Isn’t contamination with bacteria a form of pollution?
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I am a retired New York City real estate lawyer and not equipped to take on this matter but it seems the first level of inquiry is to determine whether this is a charge or penalty for the use of water (and sewer) or a penalty for not having a backflow preventer. In my experience non-profits in New York City are not charged for water and sewer. Maybe the questioner knows the answer.
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Some very interesting comments here. One would think the Colonial Dames of America would have at least a few lawyer members whom they could tap to do this work pro bono. (Do they pay a CPA to do their IRS Form 990?) I have not read any reason why they are deserving of free work other than being a non-profit organization. So are numerous other businesses who pay for legal fees.
For those on this list who would like an idea of what is involved, here is an outline of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Customer Dispute Resolution Process. Basically, the steps are:
Who wants to do this work for free?
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