Plumbing Tips

Altoona Water Authority issues boil water notices after main breaks and repairs. Here is how you are notified, what is safe to do during the notice, and how to flush your plumbing once it is lifted.

Most water heaters fail in winter, when cold incoming water makes them work hardest. This simple checklist helps Altoona homeowners get their hot water tank ready before the first hard freeze.

When a pipe bursts, the first thing to do is turn off the water. Here is how to find the main shut-off valve in an Altoona home, how to test it, and what to do if it is stuck.

A Pittsburgh potty is an open toilet in the basement, common in older western Pennsylvania homes. Here is why they exist, what problems they cause, and when to call a plumber.

In the City of Altoona, the homeowner is responsible for the sewer line from the house to the property line. The Altoona Water Authority is responsible from the property line to the main. Here is what that means when your sewer backs up.