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Greater Vernon Water
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Water Conservation
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Ways to Conserve Water Indoors
Click on the images below to see tips on how to conserve water in each room of the house
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Alternatively, if water seems to “spurt” on all taps, the PRV's screen may need to be cleaned. Spurting is when there is good pressure for a few seconds, and then the pressure lowers and flow slows down. The screen protects the PRV and household plumbing from debris. Sometimes you'll have to clean the screen, and adjust the PRV.
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| Click here to view large PRV Diagram |
Here are some instructions on cleaning and adjusting your PRV. If you do not feel confident in doing this work, we recommend you contact a local plumber for assistance.
Cleaning the Pressure Reducing Valve [PRV] Strainer Screen for Spurting
- Turn water to the PRV off by turning off the main waterline leading to the PRV - this valve is usually located where the waterline enters the home. Leaving the water on during cleaning may cause flooding.
- Ensure no one is using water during this procedure.
- Have a bucket handy to catch the water in the household pipes, which drains back.
- Unscrew the Strainer Plug which is a large cap screw on the upstream side.
- Remove and clean the stainless steel Strainer Screen.
- Reinstall Strainer Screen, and Strainer Plug.
- Carefully turn water back on, and examine the system for leaks.
Adjusting the Pressure Reducing Valve [PRV]
Simple Explanation:
- Unscrew the Lock Nut.
- Adjust Pressure
For more pressure, turn the adjusting screw down (which is clockwise); or
- For less pressure, turn the adjusting screw up (this is counter clockwise).
- Retighten the Lock Nut so the adjusting screen cannot turn on its own.
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