If the backyard water hose doesn't "spit" a little when it's shut off, there could be a risk of contaminated water making its way into the city's water supply. The garden hose example was one of ...

Nothing says “happy holidays” like a mandated backflow prevention device. In late November the city of St. Helena sent letters to 23 water customers giving them 60 days to install the devices, which ...

One of the most valuable shared resources in our community lies right beneath our feet. Clark County is fortunate to have a large and high-quality aquifer to rely on for its drinking water supply. We ...

Few of our community connections are as personal as a shared drinking water supply. That’s why water utility managers ask the public to do their part to make sure home connections prevent harmful ...

Plainview residents must have their backflow system tested by a professional by Dec. 31 as mandated by the New York State Health Department and the Nassau County Health Department, according to the ...

Shulz advised there's no grandfathering from the state on the backflow prevention requirement, and all costs are borne by the customer. If a device is needed, he guessed it could cost from $12 to $150 ...

To prevent basement flooding that numerous residents reported during heavy rains this spring, Bexley City Council is considering legislation that would enable residents to request the city install ...