Category Archives: Safety

The importance of water heater maintenance for your safety

Posted on December 17, 2012 by jbaethke

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 … Continue reading →

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Health Risks Associated with Home Renovations: How to Avoid Exposure by: Brian Turner

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jbaethke

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 … Continue reading →

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Water at dentist kills patient

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jbaethke

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 … Continue reading →

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Be Safe in Your Home

Posted on December 12, 2011 by jbaethke

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 … Continue reading →

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Water Safety – Keeping water safe by filtration

Posted on June 3, 2010 by jbaethke

Recently, 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. Continue reading →

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