Water reuse systems can provide an additional source of critically needed water and reduce the strain on municipal resources.
Installing energy-efficient plumbing fixtures is an easy way for homeowners to improve their environmental impact as well as save money. Even though many people are aware of the problems that are associated with the over consumption of water, many have no idea that there is something that they can do about it in order to address the issue on a personal basis. Following the WaterSense program is one proactive approach that offers a full range of benefits in a cost-effective package. What is…
There are so many ways to go green with your home, but few present more opportunity than your plumbing. Not only will green plumbing lower utility costs in the long run, but it will certainly make your home and the environment healthier<br>Needless to say, a home’s plumbing covers a wide range of categories, from the drainage and pipes to the water heater, toilets and sewer main. As such, there are plenty of ways to go green with plumbing.<br>Green Plumbing Costs<br>Prices…
If your faucets or other plumbing piping is turning green, it's time to check your water quality. A local Coventry CT water specialist can help.
The growing fatberg problem is clogging city sewers while raising water and sewer bills for you. What are you doing to help prevent fatbergs?
Dear Reader, Better Things for Better Living...Through Chemistry Remember that old advertising slogan? It originated in the 1930s when DuPont began using it
The person who coined the phrase "saving for a rainy day" must have been a property owner with home drainage problems.<br>The financial costs of poor drainage can be substantial, and the human health costs significant too.<br>Prevention is important, and
Homeowners today are often concerned about the quality of the water entering their home’s plumbing—sometimes for very good reasons. Chemicals and minerals can infiltrate the municipal water supply, and homes that use well water are also in danger of contamination.
CHICO — Your toilet tells a story — and if you’re a homeowner, it’s worth listening to. Did you know the City of Chico’s Waste Water Treatment plant is permitted to treat 12 million gal…
A company says it can use water-sampling robots placed at strategic points in a sewer system to provide precise information about a community’s health.
Even after a massive reduction in their corporate tax rate, some utility companies are interpreting a little-known tax change in a way that is forcing developers to substantially increase what they…
Everyone wants their pipes to last as long as possible, but there are a couple of simple problems that might be sucking the life out of your plumbing. Long-term stress is the enemy when it comes to your water system<br>The three most common enemies are high water pressure, mineral-laden hard water, and grease. Avoid these three mistakes, and your water system will last years longer.<br>Take The Pressure Off Your Pipes<br>You might enjoy high water pressure when you’re taking a shower,…
Recently in Brooklyn a homeowner was adamant about the fact that a water jet would fix her broken sewer pipe. We tried to explain that a water jet only helps...
Protect your family (and your skin and hair) by installing shower head chlorine filters. They are inexpensive and easy to install. Go green!
Lacking access to safe water and sanitation “makes it difficult to stay healthy, earn a living, go to school and care for a family,” the report by nonprofits DigDeep and the US Water Alliance warne…
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The research, presented today at the Society for Risk Analysis, also warns of risks in rice. The team calls for regulators do more to advise people about the risks from foods and improve plumbing.
When issues with our pipes develop, it can be a nightmare. It's a dirty, intimidating job, and no one likes a project that requires expertise. But there are plenty of seemingly impossible tasks that can be easily accomplished with just a little more information. When the job is easy, why hire someone else? Here are
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Have you ever looked at an awesome industrial plumbing pipe light fixture and been astonished at the price tag? Then thought, "Hmm... I could probably make