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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…

The Importance of Flushing Water Systems

What is Water Main Flushing?Water main flushing is the process of running water through the pipes in our water system as a maintenance measure to prevent the potential build-up of sediment, rust, and naturally occurring microorganisms. This helps ensure that you receive clean and reliable water. Running this water through the pipes at a high…

Three Easy Ways To Test for a Leaky Toilet

A leaky toilet can quietly waste a surprising amount of water every day. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, household leaks are responsible for nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted annually. Just one leaking toilet can lose as much as 300 gallons each day — often without anyone noticing until water pressure or supply…

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 Avoid Sewer Clogs from Fat, Oil and Grease

Whether you cook at home or eat out at a restaurant, every kitchen uses fats and oils to give food richness, flavor and moisture. What happens to the fat, oil and grease once the meal is over? When they get poured down the drain, fats, oils and grease cool down, turn solid and clog the…

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 do the dishes.

5 Things To Know About Your Grinder Pump

The grinder pump is a vital part of your home’s waste-disposal system. It works like a kitchen sink garbage disposal by breaking down waste solids so they travel easily through pipes. Grinder pumps grind up and then pump waste through the sewer feeder line to the collecting sewer main that leads to the facility where…

Protect Your Water System After Inclement Weather

When a snow storm, deep freeze or other winter weather sets in, it can be downright unpleasant. It can also affect your water services or pipes. This is why it’s vital to protect your water system before and after inclement weather.

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.