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How Water Powered Sump Pumps are Potentially Dangerous

One of the main concerns about water-powered sump pumps, besides the un-necessary waste of fresh drinking water, is the potential health hazard they possess. Since all water-powered pumps must be connected directly to the fresh water supply of the house, they must have backflow protection. Should there be a loss of positive water pressure coming … Read more →

Yahoo! Study: American Dream Homes Turn Green

Just read this article and wanted to pass it along. In a recent Yahoo! Real Estate survey of current and aspiring homeowners, the so-called American dream home “Isn’t a supersized McMansion – it is a ‘green,’ energy-efficient home built with ‘sustainable’ materials that yield a lower carbon footprint. Or, more often, it is a home … Read more →

What is a Water Powered Sump Pump

The product is called a “water-powered sump pump,” some also call it a “water pump” or “water driven pump” either, way this pump it’s installed primarily as a backup sump pump to a primary electric sump pump (that’s plugged into the wall). In a heavy rain – flood situation – ground water under a house … Read more →

City of Bloomington, Illinois, concerned with the use of water-powered sump pumps

In a letter sent to all residents every year, the city of Bloomington, Illinois, voices its concerns with the use of water powered sump pumps stating: Water powered sump pumps can use large quantities of water in a very short time Water powered sump pumps can have a profound impact on the City Services bill … Read more →

The Issue With Water Powered Sump Pumps

We get alot of questions as to “what’s the big deal with these pumps?” So here’s a 3 main points to consider when thinking about installing a water powered sump pump. 1.  Waste of fresh water.  Depending on efficiency, lift and city water pressure, most water-powered sump pumps draw up to 600 gallons of fresh … Read more →
Water Conservation is no longer a their problem it's everyone's problem.

You, me, the guy down the street, we all need to take heed and be aware of our
social responsibility when it comes to the water we use in our everyday lives.

It’s a matter of life and health for all of us.

And part of being socially responsible is taking action and informing the public of wasteful products. Products that may be designed to aid the homeowner, but in reality, do more harm than good.

That’s why we created Save Our Water Today – an informative and educational website.

It’s our view, that city water officials and the homeowner should be alerted to water-powered sump pumps and the millions of gallons of fresh drinking water that is potentially and carelessly wasted every year by their installation.

We feel, if we can educate the public and city water officials on the drawbacks of water-powered sump pumps, a more informed, enlightened decision will take place – one that helps the homeowner or city official do the right thing, to do right by the environment.

Now you know, to just say no, to water-powered sump pumps.
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