08/03/2026
💧 Quick Tips to Protect Your Home from. Legionnaires’ Disease!
💧Did you know that stagnant water in your home can breed harmful bacteria? Legionnaires’ disease is a serious lung infection caused by breathing in tiny water droplets from contaminated plumbing systems.Here at Brady Plumbing and Heating, we want to help keep families safe. Here are 5 quick things you can do around the house to protect your water system:
🔥 Turn Up the Heat: Keep your water heater set to 140°F (60°C) to kill off bacteria.
🚿 Flush Your Taps: Run unused showers and faucets for a few minutes if they haven't been used in a while.
☀️ Drain Your Hoses: Empty garden hoses fully after use so water doesn't sit stagnant in the hot sun.
🧽 Service Your Systems: Deep clean your water softeners, filtration systems, and hot tubs regularly.
🚗 Use the Right Fluid: Always fill your car's windshield reservoir with proper washer fluid, never plain tap water.
🏠 Own a seasonal property or a vacation home?Plumbing that sits empty is at the highest risk for bacterial growth.
If you have a property in Bradford, Sutton, Webster, Hopkinton, Sunapee or Henniker that has been closed up for a bit, let the Brady Plumbing and Heating team run a professional safety check and flush before you settle back in.
Let’s keep our community's water clean and safe!
📞 Call Brady Plumbing and Heating today at 603-738-9207 to schedule your water system inspection!