Water Hose Safety

You might be thinking of using your water hose to spray for bugs or fill your pool, but did you know that you may be doing something that could be hazardous?

By using your water hose to spray insecticide on the lawn, wash the car, or spray flowers with bug spray, you may unintentionally create a hazardous situation!

Any time your water hose is connected to a potentially harmful substance, that substance could end up in your drinking water.  There are several things you can do to prevent this from happening:

• Purchase an inexpensive and easy to install backflow prevention device for all threaded faucets located outside your home.  These devices are called "hose bib vacuum breakers" and are available for purchase at most hardware or plumbing supply stores.

• Make sure the end of your water hose is always kept clear and open.  Do not leave the end of the water hose inside a pool, bucket, or puddle!

• Do not leave a running water hose unattended.

To speak to a representative for additional information related to this subject you can call Water Resource Services at 817-459-5902.

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