World Water Day is an international day of observance focusing attention on the importance of universal access to clean water for billions of people in developing countries. Access to clean water is critical not only to public health but also economic, social, and human development.
The average household's leaks can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water every year and 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day! But by quickly finding and fixing leaks you can protect your home and your wallet.
Household water leaks are more common than you might think. The Water Research Foundation found that the average household loses about 17 gallons of water per day to indoor leaks.
Cleveland Water takes several steps to reduce lead in our system and keep your water safe, including treatment optimization, regular monitoring, and engineering controls. These efforts have been successful at reducing the potential for exposure to lead from water.
Like many older water systems, some homes and businesses in the Cleveland Water system may have lead service lines or plumbing that contains lead. We take the risks associated with lead pipes seriously.
Cleveland Water takes great pride in delivering high-quality drinking water to your house. Homeowners also play an important role in maintaining drinking water quality all the way to the glass. Properly maintaining your water heater is one of the best ways you can maintain that quality.
It is easy to take for granted how simple it is to access clean, safe drinking water. You take a shower, brush your teeth, and fill a glass – just by turning on the tap. Water plays a vital role in your daily life, but do you really know what it takes to get water from the lake to your tap?
Contractors working on behalf of Cleveland Water hit a 6-inch high-pressure gas main this morning on South Green Road in South Euclid. The contractors were in the process of making repairs to a 12-inch water main break when they inadvertently hit the unmarked gas main.