Lindenhurst (11757) is an incorporated village in the Town of Babylon, along Suffolk's South Shore, close to Babylon, Copiague and Bay Shore. Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 brought record coastal flooding to the Great South Bay, with a surge of roughly 6 to 7 feet along the southwest Suffolk shore, according to the National Weather Service.
Many Suffolk properties use cesspools or septic systems instead of sewers, so a backup can bring sewage, not just water, into a home. Being near the bays means Lindenhurst deals with tidal and storm-driven water that communities farther inland rarely see. Raised homes protect living areas, but lower-level enclosures and utility equipment remain exposed to flooding.
In practice, crews in Lindenhurst focus on stopping the source, removing standing water quickly, and drying structure and contents to acceptable moisture levels.
The same crews cover nearby Babylon, Copiague and Bay Shore. Crews also handle fire and smoke damage in Lindenhurst and mold remediation in Lindenhurst.
