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Prepare Your Home for Winter: Prevent Frozen Pipes and Costly Repairs

Winter is right around the corner, and as the thermometer drops, it’s time to get your home ready for cooler temperatures. Among the many things to consider, one essential aspect is protecting your pipes from freezing. Frozen pipes can lead to costly damage and inconvenience. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some…

Water-Saving Tips for a More Efficient Shower

October is Shower Better Month, making it the perfect time to raise awareness about water conservation and ways to reduce water usage while showering. There are simple steps we can all take to reduce our water usage while showering; taking shorter showers and/or using water-saving showerheads are easy ways to make a significant impact. According to…

Smart Irrigation Practices

Summer is here and with the rising temperatures, it’s important to talk about Smart Irrigation Month. This annual event, held in July, is dedicated to promoting efficient water use and raising awareness about the importance of smart irrigation practices.

What is Sewer Smoke Testing?

Sewer smoke testing is a process that helps identify problems within the sewer collection system. It involves the introduction of non-toxic smoke into the sewer lines to detect leaks, cracks, and other defects.

Understanding Boil Water Advisories

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…

Summertime Water-Saving Tips

Summer is a time for fun in the sun and enjoying the great outdoors. It’s also a time when water usage tends to skyrocket. With the rising temperatures, it’s more important than ever to conserve water and use it wisely. Here are some summertime water-saving tips that will help you do just that.

Low-Water & Drought Tolerant Plants

Spring is here and we’re all ready to whip out our gardening tools and add beautiful plants to our yards. However, certain plants can be very high maintenance and could require a lot of care and water. So what do you do if you don’t have a green thumb but want to add some low-maintenance…

What is Hard Water & How to Know if You Have It

The simple definition of hard water is the amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water, so basically, hard water is high in these dissolved minerals. Although water is typically crystal clear it contains minerals and chemicals, and the concentration of certain minerals is what creates “hardness” in water.

How to Prepare for April Showers

This month marks the long-awaited arrival of Spring! We’re looking forward to sunny days, warm weather, and flowers popping up out of the ground. Before we can sit back and smell the roses, there are a few things you might want to do to prepare your home for April showers and the spring snowmelt. Here…