How a Plumber Diagnoses Water Back-ups

When we think of water usage in our homes, we tend to think of our showers, sinks, and appliances. Do you ever consider that when you turn on your lights, air conditioning, and microwave oven that you are using water? If not, you are not alone which is why it is important for homeowners and business owners to be aware that water is used to generate electricity. Several Methods for Using Water for Electricity There are several methods for generating...

With the droughts in California and other parts of the country taking center stage, it is time to talk about reclaimed water. Even though most people do not communicate with their plumbers about their exterior water usage, the water that is used for watering lawns and gardens does have to move through lines that have been plumbed. In the United States alone, nearly 7 billion gallons of potable water is used to water grass and gardens nearly every day. If...

Since it is so easy to turn on the faucet and get water at any time of the day or night, it is rather easy to forget where our water actually comes from. In the Southern California region, it would seem like water would be readily available due to the proximity of the Pacific Ocean. In reality, we do not get any of our tap water from the largest source of water on the globe. Our water comes from places...

Many homes have hard water simply because of the minerals that are present in the water supply. The term “hard water” means that there is a high level of minerals in the water, particularly calcium and magnesium. Hard water isn’t hazardous to your health, but it may not taste good and it can damage your plumbing system. You might also notice that hard water makes it difficult to lather your soap and rinse your hair and skin clean; you may...

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your water supply. It is important for you to understand what happens when the water that you get from your municipal water source enters your home and comes out of the faucets. When you understand what happens on that journey, you will be better prepared to manage the water that enters your home so you can protect your body and your family members’ bodies from harmful pollutants that get pick up along...