The City of Asheville Water Resources Division released a statement on November 14th, 2024, notifying that water testing has shown potential elevated lead and copper levels. Depending on pipe materials, lead and copper may be found in water that has sat undisturbed in household plumbing for 4-6 hours, with an increased risk for plumbing installed …
UV Light: A Powerful Tool for Home Water Filtration
Installing a home water filtration system is a vital part of creating a clean, safe environment for you and your loved ones. Following Hurricane Helene’s devastation of Western North Carolina, numerous boil water orders have been issued across the affected regions. Those residents still without running water need to prepare for when water service is …
Water Heater Leaking: How to Diagnose and Repair
A leaking water heater is an urgent and potentially dangerous issue. A leaking water heater can cause property damage in the vicinity of the leak, but more critically, leaking water could short out electric water heaters and create a fire hazard. If you suspect your water heater is leaking, the best course of action is …
PFAs (AKA Forever Chemicals) and What You Need to Know About Your Water Supply
PFAs, also known as Forever Chemicals, have taken center stage in the news cycle lately – and for good reason. Just this past October, John Oliver devoted an entire segment on Last Week Tonight to PFAs and the dangers they present. We’ve also seen a lot of news about PFAs locally, including the following: 11/4/21: …
Pros and Cons of Hybrid Water Heaters
Many of the benefits of hybrid water heaters, especially those installed through Blue Planet Plumbing, are covered on our Water Heater Service page, but we’ve also gathered some additional pros – and some cons – for those who love digging into the details. Cost Savings and Return On Investment One of the more significant benefits …
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