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Evacuation called after clogged toilet leaks in hospital
Don’t let this happen to your home or business: “A clogged toilet in a first-floor restroom at a Virginia Veterans Affairs hospital caused a backup…
Best reasons to call a professional plumber
“Being the type who likes to do things yourself, it’s tempting to try your hand at dealing with household plumbing issues. There are certainly times…
Five expensive plumbing problems
“I love wasting money on my house,” said no homeowner ever. Problem is, though, that you may underestimate how much certain so-called minor household problems…
Failed sewer line leads to discharge in river
“About once a month, the Santa Cruz Department of Public Works responds to an emergency call about a home’s failed sewer line. It’s not a…
Sewer department clears drains in anticipation of heavy rain
“The heavy rain heading our way is raising major concerns about flooding. Th Metropolitan Sewer District is doing its best to stay ahead of the…
City finally has sewer lines cleaned after half a century
“There’s a dirty problem in DeKalb County which hasn’t been cleaned up in a half a century. Watershed Management crews cleaned out clogged sewer lines…
Tips on avoiding clogs
"From the commode, to the sink, to the shower, every step of getting ready in the morning requires working plumbing. And there is nothing worse…
What to do when you clog a public toilet
“It’s a complete nightmare situation: You’re in a public bathroom (it could be at work, a restaurant, or the movie theater), you try to flush…
Water jetting on a large scale
“Crews with the City of Pocatello Water Pollution Control Department are starting the annual cleaning of the city’s sanitary sewer lines. Jetting the mainlines is…
Home repairs you can't ignore
“When you own a home, it seems like there are endless repairs to make. Most of us don’t have an endless supply of money, however,…
Water Jetting vs. Snaking
"Drain clogs are a problem for every homeowner at some point. Materials get stuck in toilet and sink drains or build up over time and…
Common plumbing problems and fixes
“You might think a running toilet or leaky faucet is a trivial issue in your home, something for your handyperson to take on later when…