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Plumbing advice for Waterloo homeowners
Plain-language guides from the Waterloo Plumbing Co. team.
Should your Waterloo water softener treat only the hot water?
The Region of Waterloo pays a small rebate to homeowners who re-plumb their softener to treat hot water only. How it works, who it suits, and what hardness to set.
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Testing a private well near Conestogo, St. Jacobs or Elmira: what to test, when, and where
Private well owners in rural Woolwich can get free bacteria testing through Public Health Ontario. How often to test, how to take a sample properly, and what the results mean.
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Lead pipes in older Waterloo homes: free testing and what to do with the result
The City of Waterloo tests tap water for lead in homes built before 1989. Which neighbourhoods are most likely to have lead, how to request a test, and what to do if lead is found.
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