ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Retired professional mechanical engineer Mike Higgins, 75, recently sent the city of St. Petersburg a letter with ideas on how to redesign backflow preventers to make them more ...

Homeowners are advised to drain their sprinkler systems to prevent significant freeze damage to pipes and valves. The article provides instructions for both a quick drain and a full blowout of a ...

Homeowners can either perform a quick drain for temporary freezes or a full blowout for the season. You can hire a professional to blow out your system or do it yourself with the proper equipment.

DENVER — A cold front brought snow to Colorado's mountains and rain across the Denver metro area and plains early Monday. As the state feels its coldest temperatures since May, many Coloradans are ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - You could receive a water shut-off notice from the City of Wichita this week. These notices are going to those who have not been on top of their water sprinkler system ...

In a season where rising temperatures and tighter water restrictions are top of mind, Aiper, a company best known for its cordless robotic pool cleaners, is turning its focus to the lawn. The ...

In an era where sustainability is shaping nearly every facet of construction and infrastructure planning, water systems are no exception. Across the country, contractors, engineers, and facility ...

Credit card swipe fees are a thorn in the side of my business. Each time a customer taps, inserts or swipes their credit card to make a purchase, I pay a fee — generally between 2-4% of the purchase ...

Laredo will enforce annual testing of backflow prevention devices as the city of Laredo continues its efforts to comply with state regulations and ensure the safety and quality of the public water ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Longmont Public Safety is trying to stop people from taking backflow preventers but with incidents of the thefts on the rise, officials need help. The valves are found at commercial ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach officials are asking homeowners to turn off and drain their sprinkler system before the approaching winter storm. They say operating a sprinkler ...

HOUSTON — It’s one of the P’s that you’re told to protect whenever the Houston area gets a hard freeze – pipes. (If you don't know the other P's, they're pets, plants and people!) During a news ...