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NYC DEP Wants Homeowners To Identify Waterline Materials in their
Identifying your waterline materials is important for maintaining a safe and reliable water supply in your home (especially if your water line is lead) and can be determined with just…Read More
What to Do if You Have a Leaking Main Water
Thousands of people every year in the US have a leaking main water line that needs to be repaired or replaced. It's a common problem that typically requires a quick…Read More
16 Balkan Payment Methods: Sewer And Water Main Work
Among the worst nightmares that any homeowner can go through is learning that they need to have sewer repairs or water main work done. Folks can have a leak or…Read More
What Causes A Sewer Line Collapse on a Home Sewer
What Is a Sewer Line Collapse? For homeowners who are curious, a collapsed sewer line occurs when the pipe becomes crushed, completely disjointed, or falls in on itself. This causes…Read MoreThe History of Fire Hydrants and Some Fun Facts
Fire hydrants are something you see on every street in NYC—in fact, you'll see them every 250 to 500 feet. You may have noticed there are two or three for…Read More
Test Your Knowledge About the New York City Water Supply:
Have you ever thought about the journey of how the water supply that reaches your faucet gets there from the New York City water supply? Millions of residents rely on…Read More
Where is the Main Water Shut-Off Valve In Your House
When you're dealing with a plumbing emergency or planning routine maintenance, the first questions you might ask are "Where is the water shut off valve located" and "How do I…Read MoreLearn The Advantages Of A Frost Free Spigot & How
As winter winds down and signs of spring emerge, homeowners often find themselves tending to various outdoor maintenance tasks. Among these is ensuring that outdoor water fixtures, like hose spigots,…Read More
How to Repair a Leaking Packing Nut on a Water
Emergency water shutoff valves are extremely useful when it comes time to repair or alter your plumbing fixtures. There is often a dedicated shutoff valve for each sink, toilet, shower,…Read MoreLearn 5 Smart Water Meter Advantages and Installation Programs
A "smart meter" is a type of digital water meter which are being installed in more and more jurisdictions as part of a residential smart water meter initiative, and New…Read More
