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Trimble says recurring leaks may reflect old infrastructure

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 1:14:50 · 32 sec

Trimble says they need to look at the specific condition at LaGuardia. She says it is possible NYCHA repaired a leak and it returned because plumbing systems are old and outdated. She says it may be a symptom of ongoing infrastructure problems, not a failure to respond.

Eva Trimble

Well, we have to take a look at what that condition actually is.

Eva Trimble

So I also want to be clear, it's possible that we repaired a leak at LaGuardia.

Eva Trimble

As you know, our leaks come back, right?

Eva Trimble

These are the original plumbing systems in our buildings, which are extremely old and outdated.

Eva Trimble

So it's possible that we've repaired the leak and it keeps returning over the course of the two years.

Eva Trimble

So it's not that the system isn't working or that we're not responding.

Eva Trimble

It could just be a symptom of the ongoing problems with our infrastructure.

Chris Banks

Thank you.

Eva Trimble

So I think we have to take a look at the specific incident and see what's going on.

Chris Banks

Okay.

Chris Banks

Thank you.