ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Retired professional mechanical engineer Mike Higgins, 75, recently sent the city of St. Petersburg a letter with ideas on how to redesign backflow preventers to make them more ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What do commercial properties and municipal water systems need to know ...

MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What do commercial properties and municipal water systems need to know about backflow testing requirements in New Hampshire and throughout New England?

Angela Jackson is the Social Policy Commissioner at the Productivity Commission, as well as the chair of the Women in Economics Network. She has previously served on the board of Melbourne Health, ...

Backflow prevention is a critical but often overlooked responsibility for businesses operating in Texas. Whether you run a restaurant, medical facility, manufacturing plant, office building, or retail ...

Homeowners are advised to drain their sprinkler systems to prevent significant freeze damage to pipes and valves. The article provides instructions for both a quick drain and a full blowout of a ...

In an era where sustainability is shaping nearly every facet of construction and infrastructure planning, water systems are no exception. Across the country, contractors, engineers, and facility ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The City of Montrose released a statement on Friday regarding a violation that was made concerning drinking water. The City of Montrose said its water system recently ...

A weed commonly found in Kansas lawns can sure make homeowners feel pretty crabby this time of year. But applying an herbicide at the right time can help alleviate crabgrass problems, said Kansas ...