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Water Testing

“Going to the John” vs. “Going to the Crapper:” What’s the difference? And, did Thomas Crapper invent the flush toilet?

When you hear someone using bathroom humor by saying they’re “going to the crapper,” you can thank Thomas Crapper. When you hear someone cleaning up their bathroom humor by saying they’re, “going to the John,” you can thank John Harrington. “Why? Because John Harrington and Thomas Crapper invented the toilet?” “Yes.” And “No.” “Yes,” because […]

Well Treatment Example

well water testing

Certified Home Inspections offers water testing for Bacteria, Lead, and Nitrates/Nitrites for well water systems in northwest Indiana. Occasionally, a water sample will return from the laboratory positive for a specific contaminant. Most homeowners are anxious to learn the quickest and most effective solution to return the drinking water to its original, safe for drinking, […]

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