The Ohio River ranks as one of the most polluted rivers in the country. And yet, millions of people in our region rely on that same water for drinking, cooking, and bathing. How is that even possible? The answer lies in a multi-step treatment process that’s far more sophisticated than most people realize. Here’s how it works, and why your tap water is safer than you might think. The Ohio River ranks as one of the most polluted rivers in the country. And yet, millions of peopl

Take a stroll through most neighborhoods in Cincinnati and you’ll find homes with turrets and transoms, stained glass windows and wrap-around porches. But these historic homes don’t just feature beautiful details. Many older Cincinnati homes also contain lead pipe plumbing that has been in use for many decades. While Cincinnati took major steps decades ago to update public water infrastructure, plumbing in housing can still contain lead. Knowing what you’re working with helps

We’re deep into November, but there’s still time to prep your home's exterior plumbing for Cincinnati's winter. We recommend penciling in an hour in November to take care of it. To help get you started, we’ve created a list of must-dos for your home’s plumbing every winter. Check your exterior faucets Do a complete check of your outdoor faucets. Look for water or wet areas on the ground and drips coming from the faucets. If you notice a leak, contact a plumbing professional.

There is no doubt AI tools are changing how we get information. It’s great for helping you choose the perfect color of paint for the hallway or drafting that email to your coworkers you’ve been putting off writing. But it can’t do everything – and offering de facto plumbing advice is one of them. If you ask ChatGPT if you can clean your restaurant’s grease trap yourself and it will tell you can, offering a step-by-step list that makes it seem easy. Just turn off the water, sc