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Happy World Plumbing Day!

By Tom Jansson

Home Inspector with Acuity Home Inspections IL LIC. 450.03340

March 11, 2014 06:17 AM

March 11 marks "World Plumbing Day." I'm not sure how this happened, but World Plumbing Day totally snuck up on me this year!

As a home inspector, I have a deep appreciation for those tradesmen who have dedicated their lives to the mastery of their craft.

We owe a special debt of gratitude to the plumbers. They safeguard the health and safety of our water supply, and provide a means for the sanitary disposal of waste. This is truly one of the hallmarks of our modern society.

Imagine where we'd be without the plumbers! Back in the 14th century, that's where!

In Chicago, professional plumbers go through a rigorous apprenticeship that lasts for several years. Sadly, since their work often involves toilets and muddy trenches, the plumber rarely gets the respect he deserves. There's quite a lot of applied physics, mechanical engineering, problem-solving, skill, and hard work that goes into designing and installing a safe plumbing system.

Did you enjoy a hot shower this morning? A working bathroom? Is your home heated with fuel that's delivered through a pipe? Were you able to wash your dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen? Are you able to drink a glass of tap water without fear of fatal disease?

Thank a plumber!

For more information, visit http://www.worldplumbingday.org/

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Tom Jansson

Acuity Home Inspections - Chicago, IL

Chicago Area Home Inspector - InterNACHI Certified

Lenn- Thank you for your comment. In fact, the impact of modern plumbing on women is especially profound. In many developing nations, the women are in charge of hauling water long distances from a common source, and they are also at a distinct disadvantage when sanitary conditions aren't available. World plumbing day exists to build awareness of the importance of the creation of modern plumbing systems throughout the world.

Kathy- I appreciate your comment!

Joe - Caution is the better part of valor. Best to know when to call in a pro!

Wayne - It's certainly a job that isn't for everyone... but everyone needs it to be done!

Christopher - HOLY COW, YOU'RE RIGHT! Quick, someone call Nick!

Hi, Clint - If they didn't do it right, they probably weren't real plumbers! A hack's a hack in any trade...

AnnaBananna! Some of the most luxurious rooms in the house are masterworks of the plumber's art.

Kevin - Great stats! I love it when a discussion leads to more questions and more information! Thank you for sharing!

Cathy - Thanks for your comment!

Joan - It's great to hear from you. Thanks for checking in!

Mar 11, 2014 01:02 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

May your day suck... out the clogs! :)

Love and light,

Laura

Mar 11, 2014 01:24 PM

Tom Jansson

Acuity Home Inspections - Chicago, IL

Chicago Area Home Inspector - InterNACHI Certified

Thanks, Laura. May you never go down the drain!

Mar 11, 2014 02:03 PM

Bill Reddington

Re/max By The Sea - Destin, FL

Destin Florida Real Estate

About the only issue I didn't have today was a plumbing issue. Must be because it is National Plumbers Day. Thank You.

Mar 11, 2014 02:23 PM

Tom Jansson

Acuity Home Inspections - Chicago, IL

Chicago Area Home Inspector - InterNACHI Certified

Bill, don't thank me. Thank a plumber!

Mar 11, 2014 02:32 PM

John Jonas

ReplaceMyself - Virtual Assistants - Highland, UT

John Jonas

Happy Plumber's Day to all you hardworking plumbers out there.. The world is a better place because of you guys!

Mar 11, 2014 03:26 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I am calling my plumber today after I meet the septic crew! Hope none of my transactions circle the drain.

Mar 11, 2014 08:18 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Happy Plumbers Day! I had no idea there was such a thing, but you're right, plumbers definitely deserve recognition.

Mar 11, 2014 08:30 PM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Tom,

I never quite thought about plumbers like this, but thanks for the perspective.

Rich

Mar 11, 2014 08:44 PM

Amanda Christiansen

Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN

Christiansen Group Realty

I have all the respect in the world for plumbers and what they do for us. Now... how do we get them to wear a belt?

Mar 11, 2014 09:33 PM

Lori Gardiner

RE/MAX River's Edge - Bristol, RI

GRI, SRS, ABR, e-PRO

My husband's a plumber. Didn't even know this day existed. Thanks Tom!

Thanks for sharing!

Mar 11, 2014 10:25 PM

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Tom, I was not aware of this so all you plumbers out there, have a great day!

Mar 11, 2014 10:25 PM

Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Rome had a plumbing system that was quite impressive for its time...Plumbers tell the water how to behave while it is traveling. Drinking water, sewage removal and drainage answers to them...good posting

Mar 11, 2014 11:15 PM

Margaret Goss

@Properties - Winnetka, IL

Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

Everybody loves a good plumber . . .!

Mar 12, 2014 03:50 AM

Vanessa Saunders

Global Property Systems Real Estate - White Plains, NY

Real Estate | Done Differently

A conscientious licensed tradesmen is indispensable and should be supported by the real estate community.

Mar 12, 2014 05:25 AM

Brandon Vukelich

BV Real Estate - Auburn, WA

Exceptional Service. Stellar Results.

Who knew!?! I love learning something new everyday. I'm going to thank our list of plumbers.

Mar 12, 2014 06:19 AM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

I had no idea! Wow, and to think that I didn't? I feel that I have slighted an industry that I happen to know a lot about!

Mar 12, 2014 08:43 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Years ago, when I was a bride, my husband and I decided to build a guest house on our property. He was an electrician. His dad was a carpenter. When it came to the plumbing, husband said, "No problem, all you gotta know to be a plumber is that s*it rolls downhill and payday is Friday. Unfortunately, at 2:00 am in the morning, when we were out in the front yard trying to determine the "fall" of the pipes, we quickly learned otherwise!

Mar 12, 2014 12:44 PM

Frank Iglesias

Working With Houses, LLC - Atlanta Real Estate Investments - Lawrenceville, GA

Atlanta, GA Real Estate Investor

Wow, thank you for the information Tom! I actually wrote a blog: SOS - Save Our System recently that of course talks about the plumbers who does all this job of fixing house problems not realizing that March 11 was a "World Plumbing Day"