July, 2010

Dual-Flush Toilets Promote Water Conservation

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

“If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown, flush it down.” It refers, of course, to toilet flushing habits.


What a Sump Pump Is and How to Maintain It

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

A common issue with sump pumps is that the water they carry comes from within the ground. So that means the water has dirt in it which can clog pipes and pumps over years of use.


The Next Wave of Water Savings

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

While a 20 percent savings is impressive, some builders are finding creative ways to save even more. There is potential for big savings.


Ignoring Your Basement Sump Pump Can Lead to Disaster

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

One good idea is to calculate the amount of money that you will have to spend on damages to your home if your basement floods and then factor that against the cost of a new, upgraded basement pump system.


AT&T pierced company’s plumbing

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

“Once the sewer line was excavated, Plaintiff could see that the underground telephone/communications line had pierced, and was penetrating the sewer line.


Firefighters, plumbers spend day rescuing trapped puppy

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Plumbing technicians used a pipe camera to locate the dogs before going into the drain to pull one out


Homeowners Stuck with Bill for Flood Damage

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

He says the only flood coverage offered is for sump pump, septic, or drain back-up.


How to test a sump pump

Monday, July 19th, 2010

A sump pump is there to protect your basement……The sump pump should be tested every few months.


A Battery Back Up Sump Pump, is it Necessary?

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

Of course any pump on its own without a backup system is a recipe for disaster…..


How Much Water Do You Use? Water Conservation Good Practices

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Warren County residents can use this handy guide to gauge their personal water consumption.