Posts by sdelorenzo
What To Do If a Frozen Pipe Bursts
There’s a cold snap coming in, check out our helpful tips on how to winterize your home plumbing, but if it just so happens that cold snap causes a pipe in your home to burst follow these steps: Close your main water shut-off valve to your house. Most shutoff valves are located where the water…
Read MoreWinter 101 – Preventing Freezing Pipes
You may have noticed it. The days have gotten shorter. The nights are longer. It’s raining all the time. Yes. Winter is coming and that means that periods of freezing weather are on the way. The pipes in your home are at risk of damage from freezing conditions. With the hustle and bustle of the…
Read MoreGet a Free Indoor Water Conservation Kit
Wow, CRW Community, that was quick! Our kits went like hotcakes! Due to an overwhelming response by our customers we are currently out of Indoor Water Conservation Kits. We’ll be running the promotion again next year. Stay tuned!
Read MoreHow to use your water meter to check for household leaks
Leaks from pipes, plumbing fixtures and fittings are a significant source of water waste for many households. Some leaks are obvious, such as dripping faucets and leaking water heaters. Unfortunately, many leaks go undetected for years because the source of the leak is not visible. Learn how to detect whether you have a leak, and if…
Read MoreRemember to include your pet(s) in your emergency planning efforts
If you’re like many people, your pet is an important part of your family. That’s one reason why you should include them in your emergency preparedness planning and preparations. Here are some items to be sure to include in your pet’s emergency kit: One-week supply of fresh water If officials declare your household water unfit…
Read MoreHow to involve kids in your emergency preparations
Getting kids involved with putting together your emergency kit and plan is the first step to ensuring that they know what to do in the event of an actual emergency. Here are a few tips to get you started: • Contribute to your family’s emergency kit: Ask them about the kinds of foods and items…
Read MoreImagine a Day Without Water
Most Americans take water, and the systems that bring it to and from homes and businesses, for granted. They turn on the tap, and safe drinking water reliably comes out. They flush the toilet, and they don’t have to think twice about how that wastewater will be taken away and safely treated before it is…
Read MoreIt’s time to get your kit together!
If the idea of putting an emergency kit together has you overwhelmed – don’t despair. Rome wasn’t built in a day. And, your emergency kit doesn’t have to be either. One of the most important things that you can do to prepare for an emergency is to have an emergency supply of water. This is…
Read MoreSeptember is National Preparedness Month
A recent New Yorker magazine article drew a lot of attention to the importance of being prepared for ‘the Big One’ in the Pacific Northwest. But, if you’re like many people putting together an emergency kit is still on your to do list. Fortunately, pulling together the needed supplies isn’t rocket science, and you’re probably more…
Read MoreDown the River Clean Up on the Clackamas
We Love Clean Rivers in partnership with the Clackamas River Basin Council hosts the 14th Annual Down the River Clean Up on Oregon’s Clackamas River, Sunday, September 11th, 2016! See you there! Do you happen to love this river as much as we do? If you have ever fallen in love with this or any river, we…
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