When discussing plumbing in Kitchener and the surrounding areas, you must consider the notoriously hard water residents deal with on a daily basis. Here’s what you need to know.
Plumbing Meaning - What You Need to Know
We’ve all heard of plumbing, meaning “the practice, materials, and fixtures used in installing, maintaining, and altering piping, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with sanitary or storm drainage facilities, a venting system, and public or private water supply systems,” according to the CDC.
A plumbing system consists of three parts that we’ll examine below:
Continue reading below to learn more. Or, If you’re looking for immediate plumbing meaning advice, contact the experts at WaterSmart.
Plumbing, Meaning …
1. An adequate potable water supply system
Homeowners want to know their water supply is free and clear of any contaminants.
Local municipalities in Canada regularly test their water supplies to make sure that they meet the high standards required by the laws outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
If you get your tap water from a private well, you need to test your water in order to find out if it is safe to drink or not. Your well water could contain harmful bacteria such as E.coli and coliforms as well as nitrates and fluoride.
One of the big aspects of plumbing is your drinking water.
If your well water has unsafe levels of bacteria, nitrates, or fluoride, then it may be unsafe for you to drink.
Public Health Ontario offers free testing for bacteria in well water. If you want to test for nitrates or fluoride, that test currently costs $17 each.
If your tap water tastes bad and you prefer the taste of bottled water, but you want to be more environmentally conscious, you could start using large refillable bottles.
This is an economical and more environmentally-friendly option than purchasing individual bottles of water.
If you live in the Waterloo region, you can fill your own bottles with great tasting water for as little as 20 cents per litre from WaterSmart. You can save even more money if you sign up for our prepaid water plan.
You can also look into home water filtration systems.
2. Plumbing, meaning A safe, adequate drainage system
Water comes in, water goes out. You need to make sure your sinks, tubs, showers, and of course your toilets are all draining properly.
If your pipes are clogged, for example, the pressure may cause them to burst and flood your basement.
Your drains tend to slow down when there's a clog. Debris builds up over time, making it harder and harder for waste to move through.
Get to know your plumbing, meaning know the signs to be aware of for potential issues.
We often wait until a pipe bursts, the sink or toilet backs up, or some other plumbing emergency to take action, but you should always be on the look for little clues on when it is a good time to receive plumbing help.
Here are some signs you have a plumbing/drainage problem:
Burst pipe
Continual dripping
Lack of hot water
Slow drainage
Low water pressure
Unusual smells from faucets
Soggy basement
If any of these seven signs arise in your home, contact us ASAP!
3. Plumbing, meaning Ample fixtures and equipment
It’s important to have the best possible fixtures and appliances to help with your plumbing. A water softener, for example, can go a long way here.
Hard water contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium.
Why does that matter?
Because these minerals cause limescale residue on your fixtures, faucets, and appliances.
This buildup can significantly reduce the flow of water into your shower, tub, and kitchen sink. You’ll also often notice a film that covers it all.
Here’s more on how to know if there’s hard water in your area. Here at WaterSmart, we’ll test your water hardness level for you for free.
Bring us a sample of your water and we’ll gladly take a look for the most accurate and up-to-date reading.
We can help you install a water softener that can handle the challenges of your area.
Choosing a water softener that has been designed for the hard water of this region is a good investment.
WaterSmart water softeners are specifically designed to handle hard water issues in Waterloo.
WaterSmart offers free installation when you purchase a new water softener, and you can take advantage of our financing option to make things more manageable.
Plumbing has several meanings, but getting clean water in and out of the home hassle free is key.
Additionally, WaterSmart’s plumbing services include but are not limited to the following:
Kitchens and Bathrooms
Leaks
Toilets and taps
Clogged or slow Drains
Countertop pre and post installation
Dishwasher installations
Water softener installations
Sump pumps
Tankless hot water heaters
New plumbing and renovations
We will gladly come and fix any water or plumbing-related issue you are experiencing, at a reasonable price.
Still Fuzzy on Plumbing Meaning? Call Us.
If you live in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, contact WaterSmart for the best local plumbers.
WaterSmart is a locally owned and operated full-service plumbing and water softener company that has been in business for almost 30 years,
We know plumbing and our expert master plumbers can fix any plumbing issue that you have and any installation that you need.
Our high-quality workmanship, plumbing expertise, and customer-focused service are what have kept us in business for so long.
Contact us for your next plumbing job.
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