New Generation of Cheap Water Filters: Inspired by Nature!

MIT engineers are testing out new and cheap ways to filter water, and all you need is a stick! Costly manmade filters are reliable, but unaffordable for the developing world. That's why scientist Rohit Karnik is testing out the technology beneath the bark of an ordinary tree!

According to Time, "The branch’s vascular system contains membranes designed to filter out microscopic air bubbles. Karnik found that those same membranes could filter out harmful bacteria as well, apparently as much as 99.9%." If you've ever heard of a tree's xylem, that is what he is talking about.

The possible health risks have not been confirmed, but there is no doubt we're taking filtration in a whole new direction!

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Thanksgiving Turkey Trots

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite days of the year.  A day filled with family, friends and good food.  Thanksgiving is all about being thankful for what we have as well as tradition.  If you are looking to make a new tradition and burn off a few calories before you ingest a bunch more at your Thanksgiving feast, sign up for a Thanksgiving Day turkey trot.  There are many different "Fun Runs" across Long Island, that can be fun for anyone.

• 37th Montauk Turkey Day Run for Fun - 3 and 6 mile runs starting at 10 am at Montauk Circle.  
• Mattituck-Cutchogue Teacher's Association 8th Annual Turkey Trot - This 5K race/walk is open to all ages and begins at 9am at the Mattituck High School.
•  Oyster Bay Turkey Trot - Starting at Oyster Bay High School, 5K race for adults and kids 14 and up starting at 9am.
• 35th Annual Garden City Turkey Trot - Starting at St. Paul's School the 1.4 mile Fun Run starts at 9:15am.  There is also a 5 Mile Turkey Trot at 10am and a Challenger Division race at 8:30am.  

If none of these races are close to your home, don't worry view this full list of races for additional race information and registrations:  http://goo.gl/joCA5n.  NY Plumbing wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!  If you are hosting this year and experience any plumbing problems, like a clogged garbage disposal, call NY plumbing we are always here to help!  516-874-7937

Why You Should Buy a Tankless Water Heater Before the Holidays!

The holidays are approaching quickly, and there is no doubt you will be spending money on gifts, preparing meals for guests and planning parties.  For more info on new on why you should get a new tankless water heater, visit http://goo.gl/QHUr1h.  For now here are some reasons you should spend some of that money on a tankless water heater before the holidays.

1. Your current hot water tank uses a large amount of energy.  It is considered the second biggest consumer of energy in your home.  Switching to tankless can reduce your energy bill and save you lots of money.
2. A standards tank water heater takes up about 9 square feet of space, while the tankless water heater takes up no space on your floor, because it is attached to the wall.
3. A tank water heater is constantly running all day long heating water, while a tankless only runs when you need it to.  Saving you even more money on your gas bill.  
4. A tankless water heater will eventually pay for itself, in about 4 years, with all the money it saves you each month.
5. It also lasts much longer than a traditional tank heater by 5-10 years.
6. Running out of hot water is never an issue.

 So now that you know all the benefits of a tankless water heater, it is now time to call NY Plumbing & Sewer Rooter for yours today!!!
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Most Common Plumbing Problems

It is pretty common to experience some plumbing problems in your home at some point in your life.  Many problems can be avoided simply by taking some preventative steps.  Some problems are more common than others and can usually be fixed with a quick call to your local plumber.  Here are a few common plumbing problems you may run into in the future.

• Dripping faucet- Many people ignore this problem, but they don't realize that over time this can cause a great impact on your monthly water bill.  It is a cheap and easy fix that will save you a lot of money in the long run.
• Clogged Drains- This commonly happens in the kitchen and the bathroom.  A clogged drain may seem like an isolated problem but it can really cause even bigger issues throughout your plumbing system.  
• Blocked Toilet- This is very similar to a clogged drain in that it can end up causing other problems and it should be dealt with immediately.

These are only a few of the common problems that usually reek havoc on a home's plumbing system, for more common problems like faulty water heaters, the pipes underneath the sink, and much more check out http://goo.gl/5BszgD
.  It is important to maintain your plumbing system to ensure that it is running as it should.  NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter can help make sure that your plumbing is running well.  We service commercial and residential no matter how big the problem Call NY Plumber.