Clinton Township Newsletter

6 S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com www.MSIPlumbingandRemodeling.com 1109 Route 31 South, Lebanon New Jersey Licensed Master Plumber #8722 908.735.4438 your plumbing experts! Water Conditioning & RO Systems Sewage Ejector Pump Service & Replacement Kitchen Sink & Dishwasher Installation Emergency Sump Pumps Maintained & Installed Battery & Water Backup Sump Pumps Repair & Installation Of Toilets & Faucets Fix And Repair Clogged Fixtures & Drains Gas Piping Design, Repair & Installation Water Pipe Repair & Maintenance Emergency Leak Repair And Automatic Alerts Ice Maker Lines Repaired & Installed Generac Generators Installed & Maintained Full Remodeling Services R a r i t a n H e a d w a t e r s A s s o c i a t i o n ( R H A ) , i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h M S I Plumbing, is providing well water testing for residents of Clinton Township. If your household water comes from a private well, it is not tested by any state or local authority. Well water tests can be expensive, but Clinton Township residents may have their drinking water tested for coliform bacteria and nitrates for $60. Additional testing options are also available. The well-testing kits contain easy-to-follow instructions and containers approved by a state-certified laboratory. Kits may be purchased Monday, September 17 through Friday, September 21, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at MSI Plumbing, 1109 Route 31 South, Lebanon. Water samples may be dropped off at MSI's offices on Monday, September 24, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. No cash will be accepted; checks only. For further info., contact Mara Tippett at 908.234.1852, ext. 401 or email: welltesting@raritanheadwaters.org. Safe drinking water is essential to good health, and testing well water at a certified lab is the only way to know whether water from a private well is safe. Both human-caused and naturally occurring contaminants are often found in private wells. Nitrates and bacteria, which can lead to immediate and serious health conditions, may be found in well water as a result of a poorly performing septic system or a nearby agricultural source. Two naturally occurring elements, arsenic and radon, are also commonly found in well water in northwestern New Jersey. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends that all homeowners test their well water for contaminants annually. About Raritan Headwaters Association: Since 1959, RHA has been working to address water quality issues and has served as an effective advocate for conservation throughout the 39 communities in Hunterdon, Morris, and Somerset Counties that make up the Raritan Headwaters watershed region. The 470 square mile watershed plays a critical role in meeting the demands of more than 1.5 million residential, commercial, agricultural and municipal water users within the region and beyond, into NJ's urban areas. To learn more, visit: www.raritanheadwaters.org or call: 908.234.1852. I S y o u r d r I n k I n g W a t e r S a F e ? Clinton Township Residents May Have Their Well Water Tested in September WANT YOUR MESSAGE SEEN BY OVER 14,000 READERS? Benefits of Advertising in the Clinton Township Newsletter: Email Us Today at: ctnl@comcast.net n Reach Over 14,000 Local Consumers Monthly! n Change Your Message Monthly (if you choose) n Have Your Ad Designed – FREE! (if you choose) n Run a Small Article – FREE! n Your Ad Is Linked To Your Website at: www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com! 7 W a y S t o S av e W a t e r & m o n e y by Anne Thornton, President, MSI Plumbing & Remodeling The typical homeowner uses about 100 gallons of water every day -- with two parents and two kids the typical family uses 400 gallons per day! Here are 8 ways to save water and money. 1. Invest in WaterSense Certified Products: Buy products that display the WaterSense label, which shows the product meets EPA criteria for efficiency and performance. (Faucets, toilets, shower heads, appliances.) 2. Go Tankless with Your Water Heater: Tankless water heaters only heat water as you need it (not 24 hours per day like a traditional water heater). Basically, cold water zips through the tankless unit and a gas burner quickly heats it to the pre-set temperature. 3. Install a Recirculation Pump: You can easily waste five to 20 gallons of water every day waiting for hot water to come out of the faucet. Consider installing a recirculation pump which has a thermostatically controlled sensor valve and timer. This allows the hot water in the supply line to constantly remain hot. Over the course of a year, a recirculation pump might save you 1,825 gallons or as much as 7,300 gallons a year. 4. Recycle Your Water: Re-use your Greywater (sometimes spelled "gray water"). This is the water that goes down the drain that is perfectly good water, like when you wash fruit or vegetables in the sink or when you shower. Greywater re-use systems are designed to save and use that perfectly good water for something else in your home. 5. Consider Drip Irrigation: Many households spend half of their water outside on their lawn and garden. Save water and money by installing a drip irrigation system. With this system, you're still watering everything-- you're just doing it slowly and exactly where it needs to be done, minimizing not just water evaporation but the runoff. 6. Collect and Reuse Rainwater: Like a lot of water conservation methods, you can go big here, or small. You can simply have a rain barrel placed anywhere in your yard -- though at the end of rain gutter is a logical choice -- and as it collects water, you can use that to water your plants. 7. Landscape to Prevent Overwatering: Xeriscaping is landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce the need for additional irrigation. Choose draught-resistant plants, batch plants together so you can concentrate watering efforts, and learn about your area's native plants, which should thrive without additional watering. For more information about home maintenance, installing water-efficient appliances, remodeling and improving your home, please visit us at our office, give us a call or visit us online. MSI Plumbing & Remodeling, 908.735.4438. www. MSIPlumbingAndRemodeling.com.

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