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.

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 ...

The Mount Vernon Utilities Commission discussed new rules requiring inspections and possible fines for not installing ...

If you are a Birmingham Water Works (BWWB) customer with a sprinkler system, ground well, or swimming pool, you may have recently received a letter regarding the inspection/installation of a backflow ...

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 ...

COLUMBIA — Columbia residents experiencing sewer backup in their homes can now get financial assistance from the city for installing backflow prevention systems. On Monday, the City Council authorized ...

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 ...

LAKE WALES - There's a lot of concern about a proposed plan to have the city do backflow device testing. Mayor Mike Carter had asked to have backflow preventers on Tuesday's workshop because he'd ...