Rain Barrels

Tanks used to collect and store rain water runoff (a practice sometimes referred to as "rainwater harvesting") are commonly called Rain Barrels. The runoff is collected from rooftops via gutters.

Rain barrels can be purchased, or self-constructed from inexpensive re-purposed materials. The collected water may be used:

  1. For watering plants and gardens
  2. In washing machines and toilets
  3. For washing cars
  4. As drinking/cooking water, provided that proper filtration systems are installed to prevent contamination

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Water Resource Management

Experts say that in the next decade, water resource management will become the single most critical issue facing the world. More than any other natural resource, people and society rely on water as the connective tissue for all of our most basic needs, from health, food and nutrition to energy production and military defense.

But the world’s supply of fresh water is diminishing and the need for solutions is pressing. Demand throughout the world is rapidly on the rise while climate change is vastly reducing supply.

Consumers can do their part by being mindful of waste and the need for conservation at every turn. Look for ways to reuse household water for tasks like watering plants. Set up a rain barrel to catch water for outside and plant watering needs. Buy native regional plants that tend to require less maintenance and watering. Watch for water waste in everyday tasks from tooth brushing to dishwashing.

Bottled drinking water has become a significant issue as experts recognize that most products on the market are not regulated and therefore less accountable for quality than most municipal water districts.

If you are concerned about trace chemicals like lead, mercury and copper in your tap water, buying a simple and inexpensive water purifier system will filter these out. In the process, you will reduce plastic consumption, along with emissions from transporting bottled water over the roads.

Enjoy Cleaner, Clearer Water Throughout Your Home

It’s only natural to be concerned about the quality of the water that comes into your home. After all, your family drinks it, cooks with it and showers with it. It’s used to wash your dishes, bedding and clothes. And if certain impurities aren’t removed, water can stain your sinks, showers and tubs, etch your glassware, ruin your clothes, and corrode your plumbing and appliances. Worse still, unconditioned water can also have an unpleasant smell and taste. That’s why so many families are turning to an EcoWater whole home system for cleaner, better tasting water.

You’ll Notice the Difference from Day One

  • Clean, better-tasting water flows from every faucet in your home.
  • No more bad tastes and odors in the water used for drinking, cooking and cleaning.
  • Save money by eliminating the need for expensive bottled water.
  • Treated water helps the skin and hair feel better.
  • Laundry comes out brighter, cleaner and softer.
  • Spotting of dishes and glassware is reduced.
  • Showers, tubs and sinks are easier to clean due to decreased soap residue.
  • Water heater efficiency is improved, resulting in energy savings.
  • Scale build-up in pipes and appliances is reduced.

Our exclusive line of refiners, conditioners and reverse osmosis systems are specifically designed to provide soft, clean, clear and better-tasting drinking water by removing more than 95% of dissolved solids, including many harmful contaminants. Now you can have bottled-quality water at your tap.

For a free test of your home’s water call E & M Plumbing Company, your local EcoWater Systems Dealer - 636.938.1311 - or visit EMPlumbing.com.


Up to a $1500 Tax Credit with a Noritz Water Heater

Noritz Water Heater

Cut your water heating costs up to half

Noritz tankless gas water heaters are designed and manufactured for high efficiency. Using advanced tank less water heater technology allows for up to 93% efficiency in our products. Noritz tankless hot water heaters provide endless hot water on demand; only heating the hot water that is needed. This performance can cut your water heating costs in half by eliminating stand-by heat loss.

By reducing the amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere we can reduce the effects of global warming significantly. Since Noritz tankless water heater is up to 93% efficient it can reduce about 700-1,000 lbs. of CO2 per year compared to a tank water heater. This reduction greatly reduces the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere, and greatly reduces the effects of global warming.

Did you know? If every tank heater was replaced with a high-efficiency Noritz tankless water heater, North American society alone could annually save:

  • 290 million gallons of fuel oil
  • 164 million gallons of propane
  • 6 billion hours of kilowatt electricity

Investing in an efficient, eco-friendly Noritz water heater could entitle you to up to $1,500 in tax credit. For professional installation, call E&M Plumbing at 636.938.1311!

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