Month: November 2023

This one is fun for the kiddos and even the big kids!

NOTE: The temperature must be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for the bubble to freeze, with best results in extreme cold weather 9-12 degrees Fahrenheit.

What you’ll need:

• Bubble solution –  If you can’t find any at the store you can make your own! Combine 4 cups of distilled water, 1 cup of regular Dawn or Joy dish soap, and ¼ cups of glycerin (light corn syrup can substitute for the glycerin). Stir this up well and let it rest for 24+ hours before using.
• Bubble wands (you can also use straws, twisted pipe cleaners, zip ties, etc.)

TIP: Save the homemade solution for other bubble adventures! DO NOT put it down the drain or flush it into your septic system.

Instructions:

1.     Gather the bubble making supplies and wands.
2.     Bundle up and go outside and blow bubbles! The gentler the bubbles are blown, the more likely they will freeze and won’t pop.
3.     Have fun!!!

Adapted from https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/frozen-bubbles/

Finding extra cash when emergency home repairs occur isn’t easy. Water is a daily necessity that most of us don’t think about. We use it to shower, brush our teeth, wash our hands, flush toilets, water plants, hydrate and bathe our furry friends, make coffee, do laundry…the list goes on and on.

Water Well Trust may be able to help if you’re currently experiencing a financial hardship and need to repair your well or drill a new one. To see if you are eligible for assistance through WWT, start here or call 1-833-539-8200.

When your home is supplied by a private well system, there are additional steps that need to be taken in order to de-winterize your well components. WSC recommends contacting a licensed well contractor to perform the de-winterization process. If you have a plumber who de-winterizes your home, confirm they are also certified in water wells. If you must de-winterize on your own, there are some important things you need to know.

Read through our Winterizing and De-winterizing Your Well information sheet before getting started.

Just keep in mind that there are still a few months until freezing weather subsides. You can find some tips on well system and pipe freeze prevention in our Protecting Your Pipes and Well System From Freezing information sheet.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that has no color, odor, or taste. It comes from the breakdown of radioactive elements like uranium and radium in the ground. The soil under your home releases radon which can make its way through cracks or openings in your home and sometimes through well water. High levels of radon are commonly found in certain kinds of bedrock such as granite and dark shale. Radon can be inhaled when it is released from water while showering, washing dishes, or cooking. It can also be ingested directly through drinking water. Research shows that inhaled radon is the greatest concern as it increases the risk of lung cancer. Drinking water contaminated by radon may raise the risk of stomach cancer.

There is good news though! Radon exposure is completely preventable! Click to learn more about Radon & Well Water. Find a certified lab in your area for both air and water radon testing. Or try one of these labs:

AccuStar Labs 

ETR Labs

Tap Score

For more information on radon, the following resources may be helpful:

Additional Radon Resources

Find Your Zone – Radon Map

Radon in Your State

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