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Is Your Water Main Due for a Blow Out? Seattle’s Aging Pipes Going Bad Fast America’s water delivery infrastructure has aged to the point of near collapse. Across the US, at least 240,000 water mains go bad every year according to a recent EPA study. Water mains at the street are the problem of the city – but water lines that run from the street to your home are your responsibility as are all the pipes and fittings in your yard and home. The older your home, the more likely you will have a major water line blow out on your property. We wrote recently about warning signs of water line problems and these should not be ignored. You should also know that the older your home, the more likely your water line will go bad unless it has been replaced since the original pipes were installed. Pipe materials matter Most pipe materials will…

Help protect Seattle’s water supply with these 7 Water Conservation methods. Best Tip: Learn how to use rain water for shiny, healthy hair! 7 Water Conservation Tips to Try at Home Seattle’s water plan has been called visionary, was estimated to be sound for at least 45 more years, and was predicted to be climate change-resilient, yet the latest round of droughts has left many at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) predicting potential shortfalls. Here are 7 water conservation tips and how you can help. New calculations run by SPU reveal that the water supply anticipated to be plentiful for nearly half a century will likely fall short. SPU now expects that the next 35 years may see a decline by as much as 50% in the water available for consumption by Seattle residents and businesses. And by 2100, estimates anticipate a drop of 75% of the water reserves if all factors remain unchanged and climate…

Water line problems? Here are 5 signs you should never ignore Sometimes water lines go bad because the pipes are old – sometimes it may be a problem with water line materials or it may be due to sloppy installation. No matter what caused your water line problem, it can be costly the longer you let it faster. Here are water line warning signs that you should NOT ignore. #1 Steady increase or spike in your water bill Water bills are typically uniform seasonally. If you notice a continual increase in your usage or an outright spike, this can be a definite warning sign of water problems. If the water usage inside your house isn’t up, that water is going somewhere outside your house. The moment you notice an increase, you should investigate your lawn, basement, foundation and water line at the street to check for leaks. #2 Low water pressure…