Chicago Plumbing Blog: Safety

Most people think that you have a water heater installed and then you just forget about it. Although you could almost get away with that in the past, you will get yourself in trouble if you try that now. The temperature and pressure relief valve has always been a concern. The manufacturers of relief...

Health Risks Associated with Home Renovations: How to Avoid Exposure Renovating a home can be an exciting venture for any homeowner, but there may be hidden dangers lurking around the corner. Asbestos, lead, and mold are all serious issues that can pose health risks to an individual if exposed to...

It was reported in the news recently that a woman died after a waterborne illness that she received from her dentist (view article). The illness was from the Legionella virus. What most people don't know is that Legionella is in everyone's water in small amounts. The reason this person was infected...

If you have read the news lately there is no shortage of scams out there. One scam to be particularly careful about is people claiming to be employees of the water department or the city. In this scam they will approach your house and claim to need access to your home. They may say they need to chec...

R ecently, we’ve been seeing increased attention on our nation’s drinking water on all our major media outlets. Our water's safety is often taken for granted.  Yet, while we take our drinking water for granted, our water is being threatened by various chemicals within our water supply. The most rece...