But if you can’t get one to do that for some reason, don’t worry, you can do it yourself. Here is a quick and easy guide on how to winterize a sprinkler system with backflow preventer. Slowly shut the ...

Prince William County health inspectors found food contact equipment stored in a bathroom and other recent violations.

Researchers from Heriot-Watt and the University of Edinburgh propose limiting how much plastic is used in test kits to curb unnecessary plastic waste. Their study, which analyzed 21 different ...

OTTAWA COUNTY — Each week, the Ottawa Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is ...

Going out to eat? See which Duval County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

If you do activate your sprinkler system, it's recommended that you cover backflow preventers as a precaution, as serious damage typically occurs only when temperatures drop below 25 degrees.

Backflow prevention: "The drain lines from cold hold cabinet in wait station is not air ... Webberville Breakfast gravy in a walk-in fridge was at 60 degrees Fahrenheit after six hours. The gravy was ...

Even if you’ve installed flood prevention systems, there are other ways to help protect your items: Wet spots are a sign that you could be at risk for flooding. “You’ll start noticing moisture spots ...