Bruiser says Happy Holidays!

Everyone at Boden Plumbing (and especially Bruiser) would like to wish you a completely happy holiday. Really. Bruiser insists. It's been a long year and a good year, and this is the time to celebrate. So enjoy!

Bruiser's wish for himself in the new year is that he gets his own little Boden Plumbing uniform so he can go out on the trucks like the big boys. He thinks he's put in more than enough time at the office - and he insists he's a very good digger. Our wish for you is a safe and prosperous New Year free of plumbing woes and worries. Knock on wood, be happy, but call us if you need us!

--a very Merry Holiday and wonderful New Year, with best wishes from Terry, Mary, Casey, Tom, Shane, Alan, Omar, Jeri AND Bruiser

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Bruiser's YouTube debut He's thinking if he can't make it as a Boden Plumbing apprentice, he may have a future in show biz! What do you think?

Sonoma County Considers Ammendment to Sewer Lateral Ordinance

In an effort to protect groundwater quality, the Sonoma County Water Agency, along with a group of county sewer districts, have proposed amendments to their respective ordinances. These changes would introduce new requirements for inspection, maintenance, and repairs of sewer laterals.

Similar requirements have been in effect in Marin County for awhile now and have helped to address a number of important issues - including safeguarding groundwater quality. We think it's a good step for Sonoma County to take - and high time.

The sewer lateral is the pipe that conveys wastewater from a home to a main sewer system pipeline. The "main" then transfers the collected wastewater to the local treatment facility. When the lateral line is damaged both precipitation and groundwater can infiltrate the line and add to the load being transported to the sewer plant for treatment, potentially overloading capacity at the plant. Wastewater in the pipe can also leach out into the surrounding ground and mix with groundwater. Breaks also give roots an opportunity to work their way into the line and create more damage to the pipe. A homeowner may not be aware of a problem until the line nearly collapses or the roots block enough of the pipe to cause a backup.

The proposed changes would require, among other things, inspection of lines before a sale or change in ownership of a property and when a building permit is pulled for an additional toilet installation.

If you'd like more information about the likely changes in store for Sonoma County, you can visit the water agency's website or contact Project Manager Kevin Booker by email or phone at 707-521-1865.

Save Water with a Hot Water Recirculation Pump

Are you wasting water waiting for the hot water to arrive?




In a typical 3-bedroom home with four occupants as many as 34 gallons of previously heated water goes down the drain unused every day when people run the tap waiting for the hot water to arrive. Over an average 350 days per year, that's 11,970 gallons of water - and the energy to heat the water - wasted. (source: Laing)

It's not necessary!

A hot water recirculation pump installed on the hot water heater of your home helps to maintain the water temperature in the line. It's not complicated to install, and it's easy to maintain. The pump attaches to the heater and a small return valve is unobtrusively installed on the furthest faucet in the home. Because the existing lines are used, there's no added expense for additional lines. An optional timer keeps that hot water circulating in the pipes just when you need it most - saving energy and water.

If you'd like more information - or to have us take a look at the situation at your house - call us here at the office (707 996 8683) or send an email to Boden Plumbing. We'd be happy to tell you more.

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