Numerous cooling towers in NYC have received Legionella testing violations since last year, prompting the plumbers union to seek new regulations.
Legionella Violations Found in NYC Cooling Towers Since last year, health inspectors have flagged hundreds of cooling towers across New York City for issues related to Legionella testing, according to recent findings. The violations affected nearly 250 towers, with over half located in Manhattan. The Department of Health reported that Legionella samples were often not […]
Videos Show Plumber’s Car Explode In Fireball On Street In Queens
On Friday, a plumber's car carrying hazardous materials caused a massive fire in Queens, New York. According to Deputy Chief George Healy of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Queens Fire Alarm dispatchers received multiple calls about car fires early Friday morning. Responding forces found a vehicle “engulfed in fire and also sustaining significant […]
Gen Z workers training to become plumbers, electricians as they lose faith in college degrees
More Gen Zers are planning to take traditional blue-collar jobs like welding, plumbing and electrical work as young people lose faith in the value of a college degree, according to a new study. It became clear. About 23% of Americans not currently working in the trade sector say they plan to work in a blue-collar […]
These 'flushable' wipes shouldn't be flushed, plumbers say
(NEXSTAR) – Just because you can flush something down the toilet doesn’t mean you should. Plumbers and utility companies are warning people to think twice before flushing so-called “flushable” wipes down the toilet: Some don't actually break down or decompose, causing clogs and annoying (and costly) problems. Figuring out which wipes are truly flushable isn't […]