Your water—and the minerals and other elements in it—has a big impact on your hair health. Chlorine is used to treat water in most Wisconsin cities to make it safe to drink. Unfortunately, too much chlorine can negatively affect your hair health by stripping natural oils that keep your hair smooth. Water filtration systems remove…
What to Do if Your Hot Water Heater Breaks Your water heater is one of the most important elements of your home, and you’ll likely only notice it once your hot water heater breaks. Water heaters provide hot water for your showers, laundry, dishwasher, and much more. To prevent your hot water heater from not…
Filtering water is essential for the health of humans and the environment. Watters Plumbing takes water safety seriously to ensure your home or business has the best water filtration system. Let’s examine why water filtration is important and the benefits of having a working water filter versus spending money on bottled water for your home…
Water usage isn’t something a lot of people think about. We turn on our faucets or flush our toilets and just expect water to come out. However, understanding how much water we use and where it comes from is important to using our resources responsibly. In the United States, about 27.4 billion gallons of water…
At Watters Plumbing, we’re here to help you understand the most asked plumbing questions and how our team can help you achieve a safe and efficient system. We’ll guide you through what a plumbing cross connection is and where contamination commonly occurs. What is a Plumbing Cross Connection? A plumbing cross connection is the physical…
Living in Wisconsin, it’s safe to say we are used to the humidity whether we like it or not. As a way to escape the humidity, we rush indoors with the A/C blasting and may have a dehumidifier or two, just to be safe. Just like us, our bathrooms don’t like humidity which is why…
Ever notice a white and crusty substance around your faucet or showerhead? That unsightly substance is typically calcium build-up. It is the result of hard water. Luckily, there is an easy solution to get rid of calcium build up so you don’t have to worry about it being a continuous issue. Keep reading to learn…
Cleaning in your bathroom is an absolute must but sometimes it isn’t always clear which cleaning products can be used on different surfaces in your bathroom and what can be harmful. The number one thing to consider is to not allow the wet surfaces to remain wet any more than a few hours. In bathrooms,…
Mold and mildew in bathrooms is a common problem that most people in Wisconsin will end up having if they aren’t taking the proper precautions to prevent it. If mold and mildew are not prevented or taken care of, it could lead to some serious health issues as well as being an eyesore. Here are…
Your bathroom is one of the most important and frequently used rooms in the house. That means, it should be accessible and functional for everyone, no matter their age, mobility, or other concerns. Let’s take a look at a few ways to improve bathroom accessibility and make it a great space for everyone. Why Invest…