Water Safety Archives

Spring Storms and Your Sewer System: What You Can Control

Spring is here – bringing longer days, blooming gardens, and the occasional reminder to keep an eye on your home’s plumbing systems. While we don’t manage stormwater runoff or drainage systems, we are your utility provider for wastewater collection and we want to help you protect your home and our shared infrastructure. To begin with,…

A Homeowner’s Guide to Fixing Common Plumbing Issues

Plumbing issues are an inevitable part of homeownership. While some problems are minor and can be fixed with a little bit of DIY, others may require professional intervention. Knowing when to tackle an issue yourself and when to call for help is crucial for maintaining your home’s plumbing system and avoiding unnecessary costs. In this…

Winter Water Heating Tips

As the winter months approach, it’s important to keep your home cozy and comfortable. One way to do this is by ensuring that your water heating system is running smoothly. By consistently maintaining your system and adopting energy-efficient solutions, you can help prevent your water heater from overexertion, ensuring its durability and minimizing energy consumption…

You Received a Boil Water Advisory, Now What?

Have you ever received a “Boil Water” advisory but were unsure about what – if any action – to take? First of all, if you get a Boil Water advisory there is no need to panic. You do, however, need to take some precautions with how you handle the water in your home, in order…

What To Do If Your Pipes Burst

Have you ever put an unopened bottle of water in the freezer? As water freezes, it becomes ice, which expands until it cracks the plastic. When the ice thaws again, the water will run out of the holes of the broken bottle.

How to Clean Your Water Heater Filter: Sediment Buildup

The hot water heater is one of the most important parts of any home. We use it whenever we shower, wash clothes or clean the dishes. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average household spends up to $600 per year on water heating, accounting for about 15% of utility bills. That makes your…

Does It Flush? What Should and Shouldn’t Go In Your Toilet

Like our healthcare system, it’s important to remember that our wastewater treatment has its limits. We must all do our part to make sure our facilities are not strained past their breaking point — and that includes the facilities in your house.

How to Conserve Water

Now more than ever, water conservation has become a focus of many conversations surrounding climate change, environmental consciousness, and the future of the planet. So, let’s go through your house, room-by-room, to find a few new ways to save on your water bill and slow your water usage.