O.P. Water System Inc.
http://www.opwatersystem.com
Oatey
http://www.oatey.com/
Electrical Safety Authority
http://www.esainspection.net/
How Water Heaters Work: www.howstuffworks.com/water-heater.htm
PLBG message forum: www.plbg.com/cgi-bin/forum.pl?offset
Ontario Plumbing Inspectors Association (OPIA)
http://www.opia.info/
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
http://www.ciph.com/
National Kitchen and Bath Association
http://www.nkba.org/
The History of Plumbing - from The Plumber.com
http://www.theplumber.com/#history
Interested in the history of plumbing? Then this site is for you. This page covers plumbing history from Babylon, Egypt, Crete, Greece, Jerusalem, Roman and old England time, Plagues and Epidemics, and even plumbing in the White House.
About The Sewers on Your Street:
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/sewers/aboutsew.htm
Learn the difference between sanitary, storm and combined sewers, and how you can help in the trouble-free function of sanitary sewers.
Basement Flooding:
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/sewers/basement_flooding.htm
Be careful! A flooded basement poses a risk of electrical shock and floodwater may contain bacteria harmful to health. Here’s some helpful information to follow in the event of a flooded basement.
Ontario Government Information
Water Conservation Tips In and Around The Home:
http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/cons/3780-e.pdf
10 Ways To Be More Water Wise:
http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/cons/3557e.pdf
Water Conservation Tips for Kids:
http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/cons/3782-e.pdf
Managing Your Water Well In Times of Shortage:
http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/cons/3784e.pdf
Private Water Well Owners - Dealing With Water Shortages:
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/engineer/facts/99-025.htm
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Handbook:
http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/water/stormwaterpph.htm
Care and Maintenance of a Rural Septic Tank System
http://www.go v.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/engineer/facts/93-081.htm
Environment Canada Information
Water Conservation - Every Drop Counts
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/fs/e_fsa6.htm
Use Water Wisely
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/brochure/e_iwdww1.htm
Water-Saving Devices
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/brochure/e_iwdww2.htm
Water-Wise Tips for Kitchens and Laundry
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/brochure/e_iwdww4.htm
Water-Wise Tips for Bathrooms
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/brochure/e_iwdww3.htm
Water-Wise Tips for the Summer Season
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/brochure/e_iwdww5.htm
A Renter’s Guide to the Wise Use of Water
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/brochure/e_iwdww7.htm
Plumbing FAQs - from The plumber.com
http://www.theplumber.com/faq.html
A list of frequently asked questions and answers about plumbing.
Plumbing Care & Repair Handbook - from The Plumber.com
http://www.theplumber.com/handbook.html
Lots of great information about plumbing, including: toilets, faucets, tubs, leaky pipes, drains, odours, frozen pipes and lots more.
Plbg.com
http://www.plbg.com/
Welcome to the popular, dynamic plumbing chat, discussion, help and plumbing advice forum on the net. This major plumbing forum is frequented by expert plumbers, plumbing manufacturers, master plumbers, kitchen and bath designers, architects, engineers, home owners and the like. They have received over 130,000 written messages.
Plumbing Related Statistics, Information, and Conversions - from Plumbing Warehouse.com
http://www.plumbingwarehouse.com/
Plumbing - from Do It Yourself.com
http://doityourself.com/plumbing/
The Do It Yourself plumbing section has dozens of plumbing repair tips and plumbing project how to’s for the home improvement do-it-yourselfer.
Plumbing - from homerepair.about.com
http://homerepair.about.com/cs/plumbing/
About.com offers three pages full of information on plumbing. An outstanding resource.
Terry Love Plumbing
http://www.terrylove.com/index.htm
This site has lots of great info on plumbing, including bath & kitchen remodelling and much more. Also be sure to see their FAQs page: http://www.terrylove.com/faq.htm
Canadian Western Mechanical
http://www.canwestonline.com/
Canadian Western Mechanical specializes in the design, installation, maintenance and servicing of plumbing and HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) mechanical systems. Their web site offers information and advice for consumers on selecting, installing, and repairing plumbing and heating products.
Home Time.com
http://www.hometime.com/projects/plmbelec.htm
Home Time offers a good list of Plumbing and Electrical How-to articles.
Plumbing Cost Guide - from Ontario Contractors.com
http://www.ontariocontractors.com/costs.htm#12
This page features approximate costs for various plumbing projects, such as installing bath & kitchen fixtures, cau lking, replacing a water heater or sump pump, repairs, and much more.
Guide to Plumbing.com
http://www.guidetoplumbing.com
Welcome to the definitive guide to plumbing resources on the Internet. Whether you are looking for parts, how to information, contractors or other plumbing related information, they've got links to the information you need.
The Septic Information Website - Inspecting, Designing, & Maintaining Residential Septic Systems
http://www.inspect-ny.com/septbook.htm
Some truly outstanding information and resources for septic systems.
Septic Tank and Drainfield Operation and Maintenance - from MSU Extension Service, Authors: Michael P. Vogel, Ed.D. and Gretchen L. Rupp, P.E.
http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9401.html
Plumbing How-to’s - from Easy2DIY.com
http://www.easy2diy.com/home_improvement.asp#plumbing
Whether you are interested in the basics of plumbing or want to install a sink or faucet, Easy2DIY has the information you need.
Faucet.com
http://www.faucet.com/
Faucet.com is the largest US online plumbing showroom, offering the largest selection of decorative plumbing products. If you are looking for products or ideas for your bathroom, kitchen or bar, this is the place to start.
Faucet Repairs - from Kissler.com
http://www.kissler.com/DIY.htm
Some great info on repairing ball-type, cartridge-type, disc-type, and stem-type faucets.
Some Interesting Plumbing Answers - from How Stuff Works.com
How Toilets Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/toilet.htm
How Water Heaters Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/water-heater.htm
How Sewer and Septic Systems Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/sewer.htm
What Causes Pipe Hammer?
http://www.howstuffworks.com/question89.htm
Some more interesting Plumbing information - from Hometips.com
http://www.hometips.com/hyhw/plumbling/plumbing1.html
Some great information on how the plumbing system in your home works.
Care & Repair of Toilets - from Toiletology 101
http://www.toiletology.com/index.shtml
Lots of great information on toilets.
Plumbing How-to Library - from Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=HTindex/plumbing_index
This page offers plenty of great information on plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance.
Kitchen & Bath Articles - from Buildscape.com
https://www.buildscape.com/resources/categories/?SID=
403a93e02690ca135886b4d1694f959b&
searchtype=7&search=&cat_id=10
Pipe Information - from Terry Love.com
http://www.terrylove.com/pipe.htm
Interested in the different kinds of pipes are used for supply water lines in your home?
What is Polybutylene? - from Plumbing Express
http://www.plumbing911.com/poly.html
This site covers the issues with Polybutylene plastic water supply piping.
Polybutylene Information - from CBC Marketplace
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/home/pipes/index.html
Marketplace aired a segment on Plastic Pipe Problems in 1999. For more information on the issues surrounding plastic pipe failures, class actions suits and more, see this site.
Water Heater Info - from Hot Water.com
http://www.hotwater.com/
More Water Heater Info - from Hometips.com
http://www.hometips.com/hyhw/plumbling/90heat.html
http://www.hometips.com/hyhw/plumbling/91heat.html
Water Heating Topics - from Dulley.com
http://www.dulley.com/waterhea.shtml
Lots of useful information on water heaters.
Water Heater Rescue.com
http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/
Welcome to Water Heater Rescue, a resource for all who wish to make their water heaters, be they residential or commercial, last as long as possible, saving money, saving energy and saving landfill space. Here, you will learn why water heaters fail and what you can do to make them last.
Water Heater Info - from About.com Home Repair
http://homerepair.about.com/cs/waterheater/index.htm?once=true&
Everything you want to know about water heaters and more.
Selecting a New Water Heater - from The US Federal Consumer Information Center
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/H2Oheater/wtrhtr.html
Water heater problems in Hard Water Areas - from Handyman Jim.com
http://www.handymanjim.com/f.htm
Lead in your Drinking Water - from CBC Marketplace
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/health/leadwater/index.html
Marketplace aired a segment on Lead in your Drinking Water in March 2001. This page offers some great information on the health effects of lead in your drinking water.
Lead In Your Drinking Water - from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/Pubs/lead1.html
Actions you can take to reduce lead in drinking water
Hidden Leaks - from Handyman Jim.com
http://www.handymanjim.com/b.htm
Home Doctor.net
http://www.homedoctor.net
The Bathroom Page - from Terry Love.com
http://www.terrylove.com/kit/bathrm.htm
Lots of info on bathroom remodelling and more.
Caulking Info - from The Natural Handyman
http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/inf/infxtra/infcau.shtm
Lots of great information on how to install and maintain caulking in the bathroom.
Tub & Shower Wall Info - from Sound Home.com
http://www.soundhome.com/topics/topic_tubandshower.shtml
Some answer to common problems with tub and shower walls.
Bathroom & Kitchen Info - from doityourself.com
Bathroom: http://doityourself.com/baths/index.htm
Their bathroom remodelling and design section includes information on how to add a new bathroom and bathroom plumbing repair tips.
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Fixturesetc.com
http://www.fixturesetc.com/
This is a great site for those looking for ideas, as it features an extensive photo gallery of fixtures, faucets, countertops, tiles, toilets, kitchen sinks & cabinets and more.
Bathroom Topics - from dulley.com
http://www.dulley.com/bathroom.shtml
CMHC - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
http://www.cmhc.ca/en/co/maho/index.cfm
