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Freeze Protection for Home and Landscape

Freeze Protection for Home and Landscape

Article Source: Woodlands Water Updated January 12, 2024 at 11:50 am. PROTECTING YOUR HOME Prior to Freezing Weather Locate your water shutoff and make sure it works. Find your house’s water main shutoff valve and turn it on and off to ensure it works. Keep it accessible and clear of obstacles. Shutoff valves are usually found […]

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Winter Sewer Averaging

Winter Sewer Averaging

Article Source: Woodlands Water The key to controlling your sewer costs all year long. by John Geiger Woodlands Water rates are amongst the lowest in the region. But that still doesn’t mean we enjoy paying the bill. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to lower your monthly bill now AND throughout the following year. It’s called “Winter

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What are PFAS and are they in our drinking water?

PFAS stands for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. They are a group of human-made chemicals that have been widely used since the 1940s in various industrial and commercial applications. PFAS are known for their resistance to heat, water, and oil, making them useful in products such as non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, water-repellent coatings, firefighting foams, and

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Water Saving Tips: Residential Water Use

Water Saving Tips: Residential Water Use

-by The Alliance for Water Efficiency Toilets Replace inefficient toilets with WaterSense-labeled models. Replacing an older toilet that uses 3.5 gallons (13.2 liters) per flush (gpf) with a high-efficiency toilet that uses 1.28 gpf (4.85 liters) will save about 2.22 gpf (8.4 Lpf). The EPA WaterSense® program labels efficient toilets that use a maximum 1.28

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5 Most Common Leaks and How to Locate Them

5 Most Common Leaks and How to Locate Them

For directions on how to activate and read your digital meter please visit www.woodlandswater.org under the information header. Toilet Leaks: You might have a toilet leaking that you haven’t heard or found yet. Here is how to check: Remove the toilet tank lid. Drop one dye tablet/strip or 10+ drops of food coloring(enough to change

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