It is always best to know where your water pipes are buried prior to planting trees & shrubs of any size. As seen in this picture, this cedar tree was placed…
Water from a leaky pipe may easily show at quite a distance from the source of the leak. In the pictures below you can see water on the street and…
Leak Detection can always save $$ in terms of time and costs when it comes to locating a hidden underground water leak for a simple repair as is the case…
This is a question faced by many that have or experienced a hidden underground water pipe leak. A full replacement can indeed remedy any hidden leak however is this solution…
Though there are no black & white rules to water credits, it never hurts to inquire about them. Many cities will offer a water credit once a leak has been…
At the Portland Water Bureau, administrators are proposing an 11 percent hike instead of a 14.4 percent increase. Increasing water rates in any city water system brings all the more importance…
One Cubic Foot of water equals 7.48 gallons. The average bathtub holds 4-8 cubic feet of water. A dishwasher uses about 2 cubic feet per cycle. A 10 minute shower…
Several years ago I had some leaking underground water pipes on my property. I quickly became intrigued with technologies that are able to detect and locate hidden underground plastic pipes & water leaks.…
Most Pressure Reduction Valves (PRV’s) will make a high pitched noise when water is flowing through it. If you are trying to locate a buried PRV, first turn on a…
Unattended water leaks can be costly and since sewer rates are predicated on water consumption, it’s a good idea to consider this additional cost when it comes to leaks. See…
