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Septic Systems Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of wastewater from individual or small numbers of homes and commercial buildings. Septic system regulation is usually a state, tribal, and local responsibility. EPA provides information to homeowners and assistance to state...

   How to Flush a Residential Water HeaterTechnical  CAUTION: Flushing your water heater may put you at risk of being scalded by hot water. Please be carefulwhen working on your water heater.Sediment gathering inside the water heater can cause a number of problems. Once the sediment settles tothe...

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 22, 2007Release #07-136Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 666-1250CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Digital Security Controls Re...

Product Safety Tips:Clean those lint traps: UL promotes clothes dryer safetyFor many consumers, the clothes dryer has become an appliance of both convenience and necessity.Did you know that?Clothes dryers can be found in 80 percent, or 81.5 million homes throughout the United States. A full load ...

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 21, 2007Release #07-108Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 369-4786CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Rheem's Media Contact: La...

CARBON MONOXIDE What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a non-irritating, odorless, colorless gas that is somewhat lighter than air. A by-product of incomplete burning of coal, wood, charcoal, natural gas, fuel oil, kerosene, gasoline, fabrics and plastics, it is the leading cause of poi...