Flomatic Valves News

From Humble Beginnings to Manufacturing Mastery: Flomatic’s Journey of Innovation & Leadership Since 1933

On April 4, 2023, we proudly celebrate our 90th year providing innovative solutions for the water and wastewater industry worldwide. Located 50 miles north of Albany, New York at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Flomatic is situated at the heart of hometown USA in Glens Falls, New York overlooking the northern end of the… Read More

Protecting Your Home’s Private Well During Emergencies

The quality of drinking water from your water well system can be compromised during emergency situations like power outages and flooding. If you are a private well owner and a natural disaster has occurred on or near your property, it is important to take steps to ensure that your drinking water supply is safe. The… Read More

The Importance of Groundwater Awareness Week: Protecting Our Vital Resource

Water is essential to life on earth. It supports everything from plants and animals to humans and the entire ecosystem. We rely on it every day for basic needs like cooking, drinking, bathing, and farming. Despite covering 71% of the earth’s surface, only 3% of water is considered fresh water – the rest being salty ocean… Read More

Clean & Safe Potable Water: Why It Matters

As we recognize the importance of national heart health month, Flomatic dives deep into the importance of clean safe, potable water. Heart health starts with clean and safe water, and drinking water valves play a crucial role in ensuring that the water we consume is pure. Flomatic’s valves are manufactured using materials that are safe… Read More

Accelerating Lead-Free Water Systems: EPA Launches Lead Pipe Replacement Initiative

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a crucial step towards achieving 100% lead-free water systems with the launch of the Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators (LSLR) program. This initiative received support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which has invested $50 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure, including $15 billion for lead service line replacement… Read More

Flomatic® Launches The ‘Water Hub Knowledge Center’

Flomatic’s new web based platform, The Water Hub Knowledge Center, provides insights, resources, and best practices to a wide range of stakeholders within the water and wastewater industry GLENS FALLS, NY – Flomatic® Valves has announced the availability of a new self-service education initiative hosted on Flomatic’s website which provides stakeholders updated digital training materials,… Read More

Flomatic Valves Year In Review

The year 2022 was a been a busy and productive one for Flomatic Valves. As we deep dive into 2023, we can’t help but look back at some of our top highlights and product developments throughout this past year. We started the year off right in 2022 by introducing our latest valve: the American Iron… Read More

Submersible Check Valves Installation: When, Where & Why

As pioneers in the water well industry for decades, Flomatic’s engineering experts recognize the importance of installing multiple submersible check valves properly to help insure trouble free water systems. Within the water well industry, there are multiple resources available to the public regarding the installation of submersible check valves. The question that often sparks debate:… Read More

America’s Water Infrastructure: Imagine A Day Without Water

As we deep dive into the 21st century, urbanization and population growth continues to be on the rise worldwide. With nearly 55% of the world’s population currently residing in municipalities, it’s projected that by the year 2050, nearly 68% of the world’s population will permanently live in urban areas. As populations continue to shift and… Read More

What is the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act?

Build America, Buy America (BABA) expands the transparency requirements of American made products established by the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Under the title “Buy America Sourcing Requirements” within IIJA, materials that are subject to BABA include: iron and steel, manufactured products and construction materials. To… Read More