Christopher Keeley

January 24th, 2025

Common Issues With Backflow Preventer Devices | Backflow Direct

Backflow preventers are crucial devices in any water system, blocking contaminants from flowing back into the main water supply. Backflow prevention systems are essential in maintaining clean and safe water for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. However, just like any system, they require regular upkeep to stay functional and prevent leaks.
One common issue with backflow preventers is leaks, which can arise due to wear, environmental factors, or internal damage. If you suspect a...

January 24th, 2025

Key Components of Fire Protection Systems | Backflow Direct

Fire safety is a paramount concern for building managers, facility operators, fire safety professionals, and contractors. A comprehensive fire protection system is essential for safeguarding lives and property. Each component plays a critical role in ensuring the system functions correctly during an emergency. This blog explores the key components of fire protection systems, emphasizing their importance in both commercial and residential buildings.
 
A fire protection system is designed to detec...

January 24th, 2025

3 Signs Your Backflow Relief Valve Should Be Replaced

Backflow prevention devices are essential for maintaining the safety and purity of our water supply. These devices help to ensure that water flows in one direction, preventing contaminants from entering the clean water supply. One crucial component of a backflow prevention device is the backflow relief valve. Over time, these valves can wear out or become damaged, leading to potential issues. In this blog post, we'll explore the three key signs that your backflow relief valve should be replaced,...

January 24th, 2025

Tips for Installing and Maintaining a Backflow Preventer | Backflow Direct

A backflow preventer is a crucial device that protects potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. Whether you're a homeowner or a contractor, understanding how to install and maintain a backflow preventer is essential. This guide will provide comprehensive tips using key terms such as "how to install a backflow preventer," "in-ground backflow preventer," "backflow preventer location," and more.

Backflow occurs when water flows in the reverse direction, poten...

January 24th, 2025

The Difference Between Backflow Preventers and Check Valves | Backflow Direct

It's no secret that backflow is one of the most prevalent threats to the purity of our local water supply. Not only can contamination happen everywhere, but it can happen at any time if your plumbing system isn't set up to prevent it. As such, business professionals, school administrators, and homeowners are all setting out to stop this occurrence and protect the quality of their drinking water. However, this process often comes with confusion regarding what equipment they should use for the job...

Blog - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Why You Should Use Filtered Water for Cooking

Water is a fundamental component in cooking. From boiling pasta to steaming vegetables and making soups, the quality of water used can significantly influence the taste, texture, and nutritional value of your food. Many people underestimate the impact of water quality on cooking, but using filtered water can bring many advantages. In this blog, we will explore the reasons why you should be cooking with filtered water and the benefits it offers.
When discussing cooking with filtered water, it is...

Blog - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Common Myths About Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration, Debunked

Is reverse osmosis water good for you? This question has sparked debates due to widespread myths surrounding reverse osmosis (RO) systems. As a trusted and popular water filtration method, reverse osmosis provides clean, safe drinking water by removing harmful contaminants. However, misconceptions about health impacts, efficiency, and costs often cloud its reputation. Let’s debunk these myths and highlight the benefits of reverse osmosis water.
A persistent myth about reverse osmosis systems is...

Blog - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Top 5 Benefits Of Reverse Osmosis Systems

Clean drinking water is fundamental to health, and one of the most effective methods for improving water quality is through reverse osmosis (RO) filtration. RO systems are increasingly popular in homes as they provide an efficient, convenient solution for water purification. By eliminating a wide range of contaminants, reverse osmosis delivers water that is safe, tastes better, and supports daily health. Here’s how installing an RO water filtration system can elevate the water quality in your ho...

Blog - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

What Are Air Gap and Non-Air Gap Faucets for Reverse Osmosis?

When it comes to getting clean drinking water in your home, reverse osmosis (RO) systems are a popular and highly effective choice. These systems work by forcing water through a semi-permeable membrane, removing contaminants and delivering purified water to your faucet. However, an essential component of an RO system is the type of faucet you use, and you have two main options: air gap and non-air gap faucets. Understanding the differences between these two can help you make the best decision fo...

Blog - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Effective Ways To Improve Shower Water Quality

Showering is more than just a routine; it's a refreshing escape from the stresses of the day. But have you ever considered the quality of the water flowing from your showerhead? Poor water quality can not only affect your hair and skin, but also impact your overall well-being.

Fortunately, there are simple ways to upgrade your shower experience by improving water quality. In this blog, we'll explore how to test your shower water quality, the filters that can enhance it, the role of your shower...

Blog - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

What You Can Learn from Your Local Water Report

Access to clean, safe drinking water is essential, yet not everyone takes the time to understand the quality of their tap water. Every year, municipalities and water authorities release local water quality reports detailing what’s in your water supply. Learning how to interpret these reports can help you protect your family’s health and improve your water quality. 
A local water report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), is an annual report issued by your water supplier that outli...

Blog - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Benefits of Anti-Scale Water Filtration Systems for the Home

Water quality is a vital aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable home environment. Among the various solutions available, anti-scale water filtration systems stand out as an effective way to combat the negative impacts of hard water. This blog will explore the benefits of anti-scale water filtration systems and highlight how they can improve your home’s water quality, protect your appliances, and save you money in the long run.

Hard water contains high concentrations of minerals...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Efficient Drainage Solution for Five Rivers Aviation's Hangar Renovation

Five Rivers Aviation in Livermore, CA, required an effective drainage solution as part of renovations to their aircraft hangar. Given the hangar’s frequent exposure to both aircraft washdowns and weather-related water flow, they needed a robust trench drain system capable of handling large volumes of water. The design called for several runs of trench drains—each extending over 340 feet.
The Watts Dead Level® DX Pre-Sloped Trench Drain System was selected for its durability, ease of installation...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Luxury Resort Turns to IntelliStation 2 for Improved Operations

The Grandover Resort, a luxury Wyndham hotel owned by the Khoury Corporation in Greensboro, North Carolina, prides itself on an exceptional guest experience. With amenities that include 36 holes of championship golf, a spa, on-site fine dining, and extensive event spaces, the resort is passionate that every detail of a guest's stay be impeccable. However, the property was facing persistent challenges with water pressure and temperature consistency on its upper floors, particularly during peak us...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Solving High-Temperature Drainage Challenges at Venn Brewing

Venn Brewing, a popular taproom and coffee shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sought to add a durable trench drain system as part of their new manufacturing facility being built in St. Paul, Minnesota. Given the brewing process's high fluid temperatures, they needed a drainage solution that could withstand these extreme conditions.
Josam’s PRO-PLUS® trench drain system was chosen to meet Venn Brewing’s requirements. This system is manufactured using a high-strength glass-fiber reinforced polyester...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Chicago Convention Center Replaces Failing Trench Drains with Watts Dead Level

McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, located in Chicago, Illinois, was facing infrastructure issues after 50 years of operation. The building’s original trench drains were collapsing under the weight of the vehicles constantly entering and exiting, particularly near the parking entrance. Temporary fixes, such as covering the damaged drains with steel plates, proved ineffective. With the convention center’s event schedule in mind, a long-term solution was needed that c...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Winery in Upstate New York Needs Drainage System to Meet High Demand

Royal Wine is a manufacturer of specialty wines with locations in New Jersey and upstate New York. In their Goshen, New York location, they are seeing an increased demand for their product, leading to the need for higher volume. Their past drainage and piping systems could not keep up with the new quota of 2,000 gallons of liquid per minute.
To address their drainage needs, Josam stainless-steel push-fit piping and trench drains were installed. Royal Wine determined that if they were going to u...

Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Altitude Valve Helps Prevent WW2-era Water Tower from Flooding Neighborhood

Eastville, Virginia, a small historic town with 315 residents, is home to a water tower built in the late 1930s, during the World War II era. Serving as one of the last Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects before steel was redirected for the war effort, the water tower faces a modern challenge. Lacking pressure monitoring, the town relied on pre-calibrated pressure switches and estimates to gauge the water level. Unfortunately, this method often led to switches falling out of calibration...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Digital Mixing Solution Brings Stability and Safety to Logan Park Apartments

Logan Park Apartments, an eight-story building in Sacramento, California, experienced ongoing issues balancing water temperatures across all floors and maintaining a consistent recirculation temperature. Equipment housed in the basement and parking garage complicated the distribution. Past projects using a Hi/Lo thermostatic mixing valve setup led to numerous callbacks, as the system struggled to reliably balance temperatures across the building's eight floors.

It was recommended that the apar...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Florida Municipality Finds a Better Analyzer through HF scientific

Working with Lazenby & Associates, HF scientific offered a free demonstration of its CLX DPD-based chlorine analyzer and JAW reagent. The CLX was installed and JAW reagent provided at one of the county plants with the most potential issues with hardness, and both were monitored for over three months. A new model of their previous analyzer was also tested side by side with the CLX.
The HF scientific CLX proved to be easier to install, required less maintenance, and offered improved reliability co...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

ArmorTek Coating Protects Valve Against Corrosion

During a routine test at an apartment complex on Las Vegas Boulevard, the local water district once again discovered corrosion on one of their backflow preventers. This site already had multiple replacement valves installed, but all were corroded due to the harsh water at this particular site. Further investigation conducted by Watts revealed the presence of microbial-induced corrosion (MIC) at this site — which is known to cause rapid deterioration in products subjected to this condition.
It w...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Case Study: Homeowner Seeks to Provide Safe Drinking Water for Newborn

A homeowner in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada was in search of a reliable, affordable water filtration system for his family. As a child, he grew up near a water treatment plant which resulted in poor water quality. Because of this, he developed spots on his teeth which his dentist attributed to this.
With the birth of his child, the homeowner wanted to ensure his son will always have access to clean and quality drinking water. The homeowner’s neighbor recommended the Watts PWDWHCL1 Single-Stage L...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

The Leak Defense System Saves Condo Complex Thousands

Over a period of several years, Brookwood Condos in Atlanta, Georgia faced several recurring water damage claims. Building management expressed interest wanted a solution that would give them the ability to monitor building systems directly from their concierge desk. After some research, they reached out to their local Leak Defense sales team for a solution.



During installation, The Leak Defense System® shut off the building's water supply, an action it is designed to take when settings are...

Case Study - Watts Water Technologies • January 24th, 2025

Luxury Florida Condos Install Leak Defense System, End Losses

Sunset Pointe near St. Petersburg, Florida, is a luxury condominium complex on a barrier island off the Florida coast. Since 2017, three of four six-story buildings have been built and occupied, with a fourth one now under construction.

All 130 occupied units, each exceeding $1 million in value, contain a Leak Defense System® from Leak Defense, a Watts brand. This was after three incidents in six months during 2018 created more than $150,000 in damage to individual units, an elevator system, a...