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How Do You Treat Calcium Buildup in Toilet Pipes?

Mohave County, Arizona, has a well-known problem: hard water. Harwich Water Department lists Arizona as having some of the hardest groundwater in the U.S. Hard water is not dangerous to humans, but the minerals can wreak havoc on your plumbing. If you are experiencing calcium buildup or other hard water

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Plumbing

How to Change a Faucet Washer

If you have a leaky faucet, you may have heard that changing the faucet washer will stop the leak. It’s certainly worth a try and is a relatively simple task. The first step how to change a faucet washer is to determine if your faucet actually has a washer. The

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Plumbing

Is Too Much Fluoride in Your Water Bad?

There are some people who will say that any fluoride in your water is bad, but according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are safe levels. Fluoride is present in almost all drinking water in some amount, whether that is naturally occurring in well water, or if a

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Plumbing

What Are Plumbing Codes in Arizona?

In the state of Arizona, as well as in every other state, plumbing codes exist so that plumbers know how to properly install and repair plumbing equipment while remaining in compliance with state and local laws. Information covered in the state plumbing code includes: Proper installation of roof drainage and

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Plumbing

Does Hard Water in Arizona Affect Laundry?

Hard water exists in approximately 85% of American households. So, if you believe your household has hard water, you are probably right. But how do you know for sure if you have hard water? And how does hard water affect laundry? Hard water typically consists of higher-than-normal levels of calcium

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