Clean, safe drinking water is something most homeowners take for granted, yet it relies on a delicate balance of pressure, proper plumbing design, and effective safeguards working behind the scenes.

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ROCK ISLAND -- The city plans to survey up to 1,000 water users to make sure the public water supply is protected against contamination from accidental backflows. During the next several months, Rock ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Some businesses in Lake Charles and Sulphur are alarmed to find out they have to upgrade their plumbing within the next few months. They fear it may cost them thousands of ...

Backflow occurs when water flows in the opposite direction than intended, potentially contaminating the clean water supply. This can happen due to a sudden drop in pressure, a back siphonage event, or ...

A Pittston-based firm this week pitched the Altoona Water Authority on administering a program to help bring water customers into compliance with laws requiring backflow prevention valves and annual ...

That is a lot of backflow citywide to hit that.” Spokane does have one for businesses and is increasing backflow protection by adding the valve to new homes. RELATED: Latest results show new bacteria ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The water in the Heywood Avenue area has been declared safe for drinking and regular use. The do-not-use water order was lifted July 25, following an investigation by the state ...