Takeaways Why Annual Backflow Testing Matters in Southwest Florida Protecting Household Water Quality Annual backflow testing safeguards the water you drink every day. Local lawns often host reclaimed water and fertilizer, so irrigation lines pose real contamination risks. Therefore, a… Read More »Annual Irrigation‑Backflow Tests in Lee County & Cape Coral
Why the 2023 Code Change Matters to Homeowners Facing Leak-Prone Copper and Polybutylene What Changed in the Eighth-Edition Florida Building Code Florida’s updated plumbing code now lists polypropylene pipe for every domestic run. The revision appears in section 605.19 and cites… Read More »PP‑R & PP‑RCT Piping Now Allowed in the 2023 Florida Building Code
Takeaways Why This Safety Alert Matters The CPSC safety alert on May 14 2025 revealed dangerous lead in certain faucets. Because even tiny lead doses harm brains, this notice deserves every homeowner’s immediate attention. Additionally, infants and pregnant people absorb… Read More »Lead Alert: Unsafe Amazon Faucets and How to Protect Your Water
Takeaways The clock is ticking for homeowners across the country to comply with the EPA’s updated Lead and Copper Rule. If you don’t yet know what type of pipe connects your home to the main water line, now is the… Read More »EPA’s Revised Lead & Copper Rule Deadline: Service‑Line Inventories Due October 16 2024
Takeaways Regular maintenance, professional installation, and smart material choices are critical for creating flood-resilient plumbing systems in elevated homes. Elevating all plumbing components, including supply lines, cleanouts, and fixtures, above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) is essential for protecting homes… Read More »Plumbing for Elevated Homes: Meeting FEMA Utility Requirements in Flood Zone AE
Takeaways Understanding HB 651’s Impact on Greywater Permitting in Florida Standardized Pathways and What the New Bill Changes Homeowners across Florida will soon benefit from a more consistent way to install greywater systems. House Bill 651 introduces a uniform permitting path… Read More »Florida House Bill 651 (2025): Residential Greywater Reuse Systems Come of Age
Takeaways Why This Temporary Water Treatment Change Matters Lee County Utilities will shift from chloramines to free chlorine from May 1 to May 21, 2025. This seasonal change helps break down biofilm that builds up inside water mains. Biofilms can… Read More »Lee County’s Spring Chlorine Flush: Protecting Gaskets, Filters & Appliances in 2025
Takeaways Understanding the Smart Water-Meter Transition What Is AMI and Why Is It Replacing Traditional Meters? As a licensed plumber here in Lee County, I’ve seen firsthand how outdated meters create headaches. Traditional systems rely on manual readings, which can… Read More »Lee County’s 2025 Smart Water‑Meter Rollout: Plumbing Impacts & Leak‑Alert Benefits
Takeaways Smart shut-off valves drastically lower the risk of costly water damage claims, improving both home protection and long-term insurance savings. Installing a UL-listed smart water shut-off valve can reduce homeowners insurance premiums by 5–10% in Florida. Proper professional installation,… Read More »Insurance-Backed Smart Shut-Off Valves: How to Earn Premium Discounts in Florida
Key Takeaways Across Florida, new sewer-lateral inspection rules are becoming part of the real estate process. Cape Coral sellers should prepare early to avoid surprises that could delay a property sale. Understanding what these inspections involve and how much they… Read More »Pre-Sale Sewer-Lateral Inspections: Incoming Requirements and What Cape Coral Sellers Should Budget For
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