Are Instant Hot Water Dispensers Worth The Hype?
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How does it work?
The hot water is delivered via a small device hooked up near the hot water outlet or from a whole house system installed in the hot water heater closet. When the water starts flowing, the system heats the water quickly with either gas or electric before sending to the faucet.
Throughout this whole process, the user only notices a miniscule delay of around a second when turning on the tap before hot water emerges. After this, the instant hot water dispenser shuts off—saving energy and water over traditional continuous heating models.
Instant hot water systems have become an extremely viable and popular water heating option. With hot water on demand, fewer gallons of water are wasted waiting to draw hot water from a traditional tank and there is almost no energy waste on standby hot water.
Because it is not constantly producing hot water that is not being used, instant hot water dispensers will outlast storage systems and are subject to less corrosion. However, be sure to note that there is special maintenance that must be performed.
Source: NewsOK.com
Washington Township High School works to remediate water issues
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WASHINGTON TWP. — In response to the results of recent water sampling whereby lead was intermittently found in some of the samples in the 9-10 wing of Washington Township High School, the district has undertaken a prompt remediation process to address the situation.
This additional testing of multiple sites throughout the 9-10 wing of the high school included “first draw” sampling of the water which takes place first thing in the morning as soon as the tap is opened. A second sample, taken 30 seconds after the water had been allowed to run, followed. These tests revealed that some areas had higher than the acceptable limits for lead in the “first draw” water samples and in general, lower amounts in the second samples from the same sources. Previous tests in some of the same areas, which were taken after the water had been flowing, resulted in safe samples.
The district has placed cartridge filters on all the consumable water stations. The district has also ordered new drinking fountains to replace existing fixtures in the 9-10 wing of the high school. In the interim, bottled water dispensers containing commercial filtered water have been placed near existing fountains. New faucets have been ordered for some of the sinks in the various labs, as necessary. Additionally, the district is continuing its water testing and investigation to identify a long-term plan to ensure the ongoing safety of the water supply including exploring the replacement of the original hot water boiler with new energy efficient water heaters.
Source: Gloucester County Times - NJ.com
