Cincinnati-based Roto-Rooter, which operates a location in Springettsbury Township, recommends the following tips to protect plumbing systems during freezing temperatures: Disconnect outside water hoses. If left connected during freezing temperatures, water in hoses will freeze and expand, causing connecting faucets and pipes to freeze and break. Inspect outside faucets. If…
A sudden increase in your water charges could indicate a water leak. Water leaks are often silent and unnoticeable until you get a high water bill. To check for a leak: Turn off all faucets in and around the house. Make sure the dishwasher and washing machine are not on. …
Water Usage Facts: An average person uses 69 gallons of water per day A household of 4 persons uses an average of 276 gallons per day Biggest contributor of water use- Toilet Flushing accounts for more than ¼ of home water usage Clothes washer accounts for about 1/5 of home…
Serratia marcescens – Bacteria Occasionally customers call to ask about a slimy pink substance that sometimes forms in moist areas around their homes. They most frequently observe it in toilet bowls, on surfaces in shower stalls and bathtub enclosures, inside dishwashers, on tiles, in sinks, and in pet water dishes. A red…
Many industrial and domestic water users are concerned about the hardness of their water. Hard water requires more soap and synthetic detergents for home laundry and washing, and contributes to scaling in boilers and industrial equipment. Hardness is caused by compounds of calcium and magnesium, and by a variety of…
It has been determined that a number of hot water heaters manufactured between 1993 and 1997 may have defective cold water supply dip-tubes. These tubes are designed to direct the cold water entering the heaters to the bottom, thereby forcing the previously heated water to the hot water outlet near…
Turn off the water at the exterior. Make sure that the water supply is turned off completely at the main supply point. If the furnace should fail on a very cold day, water in a pipe could freeze and burst the pipe. To turn water off to the exterior please…
Water conservation is an increasingly critical concern for people across the globe. According to the United Nations, more than one out of six people (1.1 billion) in the world lack access to safe drinking water, and more than two out of six (2.6 billion) lack adequate sanitation. As global population…
Periodically, you will see Water Dept personnel releasing water from hydrants. Hydrant flushing is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available. Flushing is also done to remove sediment from the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes.…
The sulfur smell of rotten eggs is caused by possible bacteria or debris laying in your pipes and or drains. If you notice that the odor is coming from the drain and not the actual water, it could be because bacteria is laying in the elbows/curves with in your drain…