Blog - Tap Aware

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‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT We all know the immediate, visible signs of a major summer downpour or a prolonged autumn storm: flooded street corners, overflowing gutters,

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT After a main break, many residents expect the system to return to normal the moment the break is repaired. In reality, recovery

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Tiny air bubbles create foggy-looking water by scattering light throughout the stream and the glass. Instead of seeing clear water, your eye

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT White or milky-looking water that appears after the tap runs for a while often worries people because it looks dramatic in a

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Short bursts of brown water during the day usually feel more alarming than morning discoloration because they seem to come out of

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A metallic taste in tap water is one of the most common sensory complaints because it is easy to notice and hard

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Brownstones and townhouses often reveal hidden plumbing surprises because their visible charm hides complicated plumbing histories. A sink upgrade here, a bathroom

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT One of the hardest parts of household water problems is knowing when to call a plumber and when a basic fixture cleaning

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Years of minor mineral buildup rarely announce themselves all at once. Instead, they slowly change the way fixtures behave until the new