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Deduct Meters: Saving Money in Missouri on Water Usage

April 15, 2026

If you are looking for an easy way to monitor your outdoor water use or save money on water usage for your lush lawn, a deduct meter may be your best solution. Deduct meters, also called auxiliary meters, give you more control over your water consumption by keeping track of the water that does not…

What Is Reverse Osmosis?

March 30, 2026

When it comes to water quality in , what you can’t see matters just as much as what you can. You might assume that clear water straight from the tap is clean and safe, but it can often contain hidden contaminants, minerals, or impurities that affect how it tastes, smells, and impacts the plumbing and…

How Do I Know if My Septic Filter Is Clogged? 5 Warning Signs

March 15, 2026

Meet the hero of your septic system: the effluent filter. This out-of-sight, out-of-mind component is your drain field’s final defense against particulate matter, such as hair, lint, and sludge that didn’t settle at the bottom of the septic tank. When the filter is unobstructed and working, it keeps your drain field pipes flowing in .…

2026 Sump Pump Buying Guide

February 28, 2026

If you live in a flood-prone area in , a sump pump is an absolute necessity. Imagine that during the next heavy rain, the ground around your home becomes saturated, and before you know it, water starts pooling in your basement or crawl space. It might start small—a damp corner, a trickle here or there—but…

Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Missouri Home With These Tips

February 15, 2026

When winter shows its fury, and temperatures drop into the single digits, most homeowners in worry about their furnace or heating bills. At , we know the biggest threat to your comfort and wallet this winter lurks silently between walls and beneath your floorboards: frozen pipes. A single burst pipe can release more than 250…

The Effects of Drain Openers on Pipes

January 30, 2026

Let’s be honest—dealing with a clogged drain is never on anyone’s list of fun weekend activities in University City.

How to Fix a Running Toilet

January 15, 2026

A running toilet might seem like a small annoyance for most Ladue, residents, but it can quietly waste hundreds of gallons of water every day and drive up your utility bill in the process. That constant trickling or hissing sound isn’t just irritating; it’s a sign that one or more internal components aren’t working as they should.

You Can Remove Fluoride From Your Drinking Water

December 30, 2025

According to the U.S. CDC, municipal water systems with fluoride served approximately 73 percent of the U.S. population in 2018.

Improve Your University City Drinking Water Today

December 15, 2025

They’re called “forever chemicals” because they never seem to disappear. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that do not break down in the environment or our bodies. They can travel through soil and groundwater to contaminate municipal water systems and private wells across the country.

Top 5 Plumbing Upgrades to Include in Your Kitchen Remodel

November 30, 2025

You know what they say, “Upgrade your plumbing, upgrade your life.”

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