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hard water on faucet

Topics: Home Plumbing, Plumbing Tips

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Hard water may be one of the most common plumbing problems across the country. An incredible 85% of the United States has hard water, so there’s a strong likelihood that you live in a state with hard water problems. When it comes to residential plumbing, understanding the difference between hard and soft water is crucial. So, let's take a look at the differences between hard and soft water, why it’s important to recognize the signs of hard water, and what hard water solutions are available. Read More
california water restrictions

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento

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Back in 2018, the California Department of Water Resources enacted a bill that established requirements for low-flow fixtures in both residential and commercial buildings, restrictions on outdoor water use, such as limits on lawn watering, and incentives for water-saving technologies like rainwater harvesting and graywater systems. Read More
SprayWall Structural Polyurethane

Topics: Trenchless Technology

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One of the biggest challenges facing municipalities across the country is the maintenance of the hundreds of thousands of miles of public sewer lines and the lateral lines that connect private residences to the public sewage system. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are between 23,000 and 75,000 sewer overflow events every year, most of them caused by deteriorating infrastructure. Local governments are expected to invest billions in repairing these wastewater assets, forcing civic planners to seek out cost-effective solutions that will allow them to deliver the most value with their limited budgets. Read More
benefits of subcontracting

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento

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Whether you are just beginning your plumbing business or expanding it, the addition of a subcontractor to your toolkit can help the financial growth of your labor. Purchasing equipment can be costly and many businesses cannot spend thousands of dollars for the equipment necessary to do larger jobs and trenchless jobs that will add to your bottom line, and increase your customer base. Read More
when is the city responsible for sewer lines?

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Commercial Plumbing, Municipal Plumbing, Home Plumbing

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Sewer line backups and replacements are plumbing nightmares that can be both tedious and expensive. Homeowners are obviously responsible for their own residential plumbing, such as a clogged sink drain. However, what about problems with the sewer system past your property line or problems with a sewer line from the house to the street? Basically, you want to know, when is the city responsible for sewer lines and plumbing repair? There are some cases where the city or municipality will be held responsible for fixing, while others will leave the homeowner responsible. Read More
directional boring

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Municipal Plumbing

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Let’s be honest, resolving municipal plumbing problems is never a glamorous process. However, innovations in plumbing technology can ease some of these challenges and only incur minimal disruptions to surrounding communities. And, if you consider yourself to be a forward-thinking individual who makes decisions for cities or contracting companies, then you’re probably aware of the manifold benefits of trenchless plumbing technologies. Read More