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The demand for valves in drinking water pipe repair is advancing due to their critical role in managing water flow within distribution systems. Couplings are essential for connecting two pipes or ...

Don't be surprised by a sump pump failure. Here's an easy tutorial on how to test your sump pump to make sure it will perform ...

The City of Cape Town has issued a warning to residents about planned water supply interruptions lasting three days, ...

A study by Salford University has issued guidance on a valve that could help to cut household bills with simple adjustments ...

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If you have checked all of your valves, filters, insulation, and fixtures and you’re still having an issue with slow hot ...

Waste lines from a sewage ejector or sump pump use a check valve to stop wastewater from flowing back into the basin. When ...

Low water pressure can be caused by clogged or leaky pipes, clogged aerators or showerheads, seasonal demand, or municipal ...

You can increase water pressure by repairing your shutoff valve and cleaning your aerators. If that doesn’t work, call a ...

The country’s water regulator and Wellington Water have agreed to a goal of reducing water loss by seven million litres of ...

As summer yields inexorably to autumn and later, winter, that most common and familiar commodity we call water takes on a ...