There are two different kinds of pumps used in the home today – each of them with their own unique purpose. One of them is used for the removal of ground water. The second is used to remove sewer waste from areas that are not served by a gravity sewer.
Read MoreAs you can see by the headlines, lead in our drinking water is a major concern. What are acceptable levels? The EPA sets the limit at 15PPB (parts per billion), however most health professionals agree that no lead in our water is best. So what can YOU do?
Read MorePlumbing Council of Chicagoland The Plumbing Council of Chicagoland provides referral services, education, and outreach programs for the Chicagoland area.
Read More“Grey Water” sounds strange but in the plumbing world it defines domestic water that has been used and with some basic treatment can be reused for certain purposes. First off, what kinds of water can be reused?
Read MoreThe Environmental Protection Agency is cracking down in Chicago.
Read MoreWhat does that mean "water heater season"? The water in Chicago changes temperature dramatically from season to season. The reason is because we draw our water off of Lake Michigan, therefore the water travels through the distribution pipes at the same temperature as the lake.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why so many people have sewer problems in the spring. Most people think it is just because of spring rains.
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First, check out the Washington Post article at: http://wapo.st/fj647D This is scary, but John Baethke & Son Plumbing is already on the job to discover how we can protect ourselves. Every day all over the United States we are discovering new things in our water to be concerned about.
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John Baethke & Son Plumbing was awarded the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics on behalf of the Better Business Bureau for making "Doing It Right" part of our everyday business practices.
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Chicago is known for the chilly winter months. So, before the temperature dips too low, make sure you do the proper precautions to guarantee you wont have any problems this winter with frozen pipes. Step one in winterizing your home is to clear any outdoor valves of sitting water.
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