The statistics show that scalding remains a serious problem in the United States, especially for the very young and very old. No one is better positioned to do something about scalding than the service plumber. Moreover, the plumber can avoid the unintended consequences of simply lowering water temperatures.
According to the American Burn Association, there are nearly half a million scalding injuries annually. By this time tomorrow, 300 children will visit an emergency room because of scalding and two will die from injuries due to burns.