Hillsborough County's water department mistakenly sent out notices last week threatening thousands of water customers with $500 fines if they didn't get their backflow prevention valves tested by a certified plumber. ...more

October 8, 2008

Hillsborough County's water department mistakenly sent out notices last week threatening thousands of water customers with $500 fines if they didn't get their backflow prevention valves tested by a certified plumber. ...more

October 7, 2008

It's ugly, expensive and goes right in front of your house where everyone can see it. ...more

August 25, 2008

It's ugly, expensive and goes right in front of your house where everyone can see it. But you're required to buy a backflow prevention device if you irrigate your yard with water from a well, pond or lake. The devices, which can cost $600 or more to install, prevent untreated water from contaminating the public drinking water system. ...more

August 24, 2008