Update: Con Ed to Inspect Homes Affected by Installation of Gas Line

(Updated April 2, 2026) We received an update from Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest concerning homes in the path of the gas transmission line installed by Con Edison. Last week we reported that the lateral sewer lines from some of the homes along Walworth Avenue and Fox Meadow Road may have been damaged by the recently installed 36” gas transmission line. Repairs are estimated at $35,000 - $42,000 per home.

On Wednesday April 1, Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest reported that Con Edison will be coordinating inspections of the sewer laterals that were crossed during the installation of the gas main along Walworth Avenue and Fox Meadow Road.

Here is a link to an FAQ from the Village of Scarsdale on the issue:

He said he would provide more information as soon as it is available.

Last week we asked Con Edison the following questions - and received the response below:

-What happened to the project? Did it extend to the Bronx? Is the gas line in use?

 -Are Scarsdale residents able to access the gas in that line?

- Is there still a moratorium on new gas service?

- What was the cost of the project?

 -Residents along Walworth Avenue have found that the gas transmission line damaged their lateral sewer lines - and estimate that it will cost each homeowner $35,000 to address the issue.

- Is Con Edison going to come back and do the repairs?

 -What about people who only find out they have an issue in the years to come - when they are attempting to get an inspection certificate to sell their homes?

 -What recourse do residents have?

 -How can a homeowner know if their home was impacted?

Here’s the response we received:

“We halted our work on the Scarsdale stretch of our White Plains-to-Bronx gas transmission line in October 2024. Our work continues on other stretches and we will resume work in Scarsdale at an undetermined date. The line is integral to our maintaining safe, reliable service for customers who rely on natural gas for their heating, hot water and cooking needs. We always seek to complete our projects with as little inconvenience to residents and businesses as possible.”

Con Ed failed to address any of the questions about the damaged sewer laterals and how residents can have these repaired.