The seven-month dig was part of a $58 million wastewater treatment infrastructure project in Clackamas County.

If you've already tried to flush the clog down a second time and the toilet bowl is positively brimming, add the soap ...

During the fires, multiple areas were put under Do Not Drink or Do Not Use water advisories. And while many have been lifted, contamination is still a concern. Pipe flushing and testing is the primary ...

The best way to unclog a bathroom sink is to plunge it or use a zip tie, as outlined above. If this doesn’t work, you can try ...

A clogged sink drain is frustrating; don't make it worse. Learn how to avoid the worst ways to clean them (and a steep bill) ...

Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes ...

Combining baking soda and vinegar is a popular way to unclog a drain. Fizz and bubbles seem like they would instantly cut ...

Afterwards, the U-bends are flushed through with eight litres of hot tap water. If necessary, a plunger is used at this point. We've noted above when a plunger is needed. The pipes are examined with a ...

In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather. The resulting mess can lead to thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the ...

A break in a large-diameter water main on Mountain Rd in Henderson ... told the Herald it could take up to 24 hours to resolve the pipe issues. “So right now our best estimate is probably ...

Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation. Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen ...

How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Water in pipes will start to form ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). How do you know if your pipes are frozen? If you turn on a ...