Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain
Cleaning is celebrating Water Quality Month in August with some
tips on how homeowners can help improve New York's water quality
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain
Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving
Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, says that homeowners can
help to improve the water in their neighborhoods by considering
what they're flushing down their drains and leaving on their
lawns.
"When we think of water quality, we're often more concerned
about what's coming into our home, but if we want to keep water
safe for our neighbors, we need to watch what we put down our
drains and in our yards," said Michael
Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain
Cleaning. "Only about 3% of the water on Earth is fresh water, and
only about half of that can be used for drinking water. By doing a
few small things, we can help ensure our descendants have fresh
water for years to come."
In 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the United
Nations declared August as National Water Quality Month to promote
the conservation of natural water sources and ensure clean drinking
water. Petri said that New Yorkers should think about clean water
every month.
"Every summer, we get health advisories about our beaches and
warnings about other water quality concerns," he said. "While we
can't solve all of these problems as homeowners, there are things
we can do to help."
Petri said homeowners can:
- Reduce lawn chemicals. Residents should reduce the use
of fertilizer and pesticides and use safe lawn chemicals when they
have to treat their lawns. He also said that homeowners should
avoid mowing near rivers and streams to allow a natural protective
buffer of tall grasses, shrubs and trees to grow.
- Watch what is poured down the drain: Homeowners should
avoid putting cleaning products, medications and other harmful
substances down the drain because they can end up in the
groundwater. Many municipalities have hazardous waste collection
sites, and homeowners should call their local waste collection
departments to find out more.
- Dispose of waste properly. Don't throw trash or pet
waste in the street or down storm drains.
- Keep storm drains clean. Regularly cleaning storm drains
to ensure they aren't clogged with hazardous debris can help
groundwater stay safe.
- Conserve rainwater. Using rain barrels to water the lawn
ensures that the water in your yard comes from natural
sources.
"Water is our most precious natural resource," Petri said.
"While we certainly want clean water coming into our houses, it's
our responsibility to help ensure that the water that's leaving our
homes doesn't put any undue burden on water treatment plants or the
environment."
For more information about Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
& Drain Cleaning, visit https://www.petriplumbing.com/.
About Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain
Cleaning
Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain
Cleaning is a family owned and operated business serving
Brooklyn and the New York City area. Founded in 1906, the
company offers a 100 percent guarantee on all services, upfront
pricing, and friendly and knowledgeable Service Experts for all
kinds of home and business plumbing and heating needs. Services
offered include water and gas pipe leak repair and installation,
fixture installations, inspections, boiler repair, water heater
installation, complete bathroom, kitchen, laundry & utility
room remodeling and more. Petri is also licensed and certified by
Green Plumbers USA, the first in
New York City to receive this
designation. For more information, please visit
www.petriplumbing.com or call (718) 717-1089.
MEDIA CONTACT:
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865-977-1973
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