Yes. Emergency water is as scarce as toilet paper. At a speed no one could imagine, our lives changed. Change was forced on us, at a national level, in ways not seen in almost four family generations. In the end,…
As people react to yet unknown implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19), news stories on the shortage of toilet paper are becoming common. For the record, Constant Water cannot help prepare you for the Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020. However,…
Weather extremes occur more often. Major storm events appear more frequent and severe. There are droughts, then there are floods. We combat wildfires by turning off power – for many, leaving them without water. Our water infrastructure is aging. So…
Coronavirus is in the U.S. More and more cases of the coronavirus are appearing in more and more countries. More cases are being identified in the U.S. While it maybe a long way from a pandemic, we should all consider…
The recent Puerto Rico earthquake has again left millions of families in blackout conditions. Many homes were damaged by the earthquake. Many more will again be without water due to lack of power (wells/cisterns) and damaged public water systems —…
California earthquakes are common. Spanning 730 miles through California, the San Andreas fault periodically hints at its destructive power. While the early-July Ridgecrest-area quake left relatively light damage in its wake, tremors were felt more than 100 miles away and…
California power outages in both northern and southern areas are underway or expected soon. While reducing the risk of wind-spread wildfires, PG&E could leave upwards of 1,000,000 customers without power and without water. High sustained and gusting wind speeds can…
Storms are now showing up in the Atlantic. Threatening weather systems have now formed after three months of relative calm. September is the peak season for hurricane formation, so we may be seeing the peace in the 2019 season coming…
We Watched From Home–You were there! We watched the devastation of Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria. We watched the response and recovery efforts that followed. We watched so many left without water for so long. We watched the rebuild of…
California earthquakes are common. Spanning 730 miles through California, the San Andreas fault periodically hints at its destructive power. While the early-July Ridgecrest-area quake left relatively light damage in its wake, tremors were felt more than 100 miles away and…
Storm Damage in Wisconsin and Michigan was severe. Midwest storms hit quickly and hard. Warnings and preparation time aren’t always available. You can’t always fill sinks and tubs or buy bottled water. And you don’t know how many days the…
Emergency water preparedness is increasing with the recent 6.8 earthquake in southern California. It is the largest in almost 20 years, but only the latest in a growing frequency of tremors in the Golden State. Disaster preparedness doesn’t have to…
Are You Ready for the Coming Storms? Storm preparation is not something you should put off. Mere days into the 2019 hurricane season, there is a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Currently impacting the Mexico coast, this storm threatens…
On the heals of our recent donation to the U.S. Army Major (Ret) Jeremy Haynes family home being built by the Gary Sinise Foundation, Constant Water has launched its own program to help other wounded warrior families be prepared for…
The recent flooding in Midwestern states will have long-term impacts and far reaching effects. The speed at which the storms arrived and the severity of the storms, both trends that have been increasing for decades, left many unprepared for either…
The past hurricane season demonstrated how widely devastating a rapid succession of hurricanes can be—Entire towns without water for weeks, 60% of entire states without power for weeks, many areas of Puerto Rico…
Water is THE most critical element during a disaster. Families need water, businesses need water, hospitals and clinics need water. And recent disasters continue to demonstrate that planning for a timely distribution of potable water delivery after the storm is…
Puerto Rico demonstrated that relying on post-disaster delivery of emergency water is not the most effective approach. Families are still without potable water. Deadly waterborne illnesses and deaths are on the rise. The rebuilt electrical infrastructure will not survive a…
We’ve sold Constant Water systems “from the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam.” With customers all over the country—in cities, on farms, on beach fronts, in the woods, and on the mountain—here are 10 reasons why…
As we sell more and more Constant Water systems, we were surprised to learn that many of our callers already had a generator. Some were portable generators. Some were large, whole-house generators. So we started asking why they were purchasing…
We are working hard with non-profits and relief agencies to bring Constant Water systems to reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico. See below how our systems can provide both near-term relief and long-term preparation. If you haven’t heard of our systems…
The recent Nor’easter did tremendous damage from Virginia to Maine. More than two million homes without power for days. Millions without water. All of our Constant Water customers had water during the outage. We would like you to be a…
Nearly five months after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, more than 20 percent of the island is still without power and more are without water, and the U.S. territory doesn’t have a fiscal means to change that. As part of…
With more than half of Puerto Rico still without water, a Virginia entrepreneur has proposed to President Trump and his administration a $1 billion initiative to prepare every home on the island for inevitable future hurricanes that will again leave…
We have been monitoring the devastation in PR and the surrounding islands and we want to help provide both immediate relief from existing conditions and long-term preparation for future hurricane events.
Constant Water (www.constantwater.com) systems were developed for homes and businesses on water wells that lose water when a power outage occurs. We also specifically developed capabilities into the system that allow it to be rapidly installed and operated in the exact conditions resulting from recent hurricanes in the U.S. and the PR territories. Contact us for more information.
The Florida Ground Water Association highlighted Constant Water in its 4th Quarter 2016 “Driller” magazine. We developed Constant Water specifically as a source of fresh emergency water during ANY water outage. Is your home “Storm Ready”? Click Here to read…
The Virginia Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Association highlighted Constant Water in its Summer 2015 “Images” magazine. We developed Constant Water specifically as a source of fresh emergency water during ANY water outage. Is your home “Storm Ready”? Click Here…
The 30-year historical average (1981-2010) for the Atlantic Basin is 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes. A major hurricane is of Category 3 strength or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. NOAA recently issued an updated forecast…
Judson Walls, CEO of Virginia-based Constant Water, has announced that their emergency backup water system qualifies as a tax deductible medical home improvement. “We couldn’t be more excited”, said Walls. “With the growing trend of people staying in their homes…
If you already have a generator, you likely know they can be finicky, inconvenient, noisy, and expensive to run. But, did you know: If you are on a public water system, a generator will not provide water. Coastal communities frequently…
The ovenight water main break in the Haymarket area of Prince William County, Va highlights the fragility of public water systems and is an example of water emergencies experienced every day by large and small communities all over the country….
CLICK HERE: Brown water, beaver battle among early signs of water woes across Southeast. The California drought, and its impact on both small and large communities, was well publicized. A recently published article highlights the threat to the southeastern water…
Tens of thousands of homes have been impacted by the devastating flood waters in southern Louisiana. While the waters are receding, it will be quite some time before they can return to what may remain of their homes. But, the…
