Get Un-Galvanized.

This is probably not a word, but it should be something that you pay attention to especially if you live in a Central Illinois home with some age on it.  What are galvanized pipes?  They are steel pipes that have been dipped in a protective zinc coating to prevent corrosion and rust.  Galvanized piping was commonly installed in homes in our area built before 1960.

At the time it was invented, galvanized pipe was an alternative to lead pipe for water supply lines.  Today, however, we have learned that decades of exposure to water will cause galvanized pipes to corrode and rust on the inside.  As they age, they will change in color.  Some may have even been painted over during the years.

To discover if you have galvanized piping in your Morton, East Peoria, Pekin or other Central Illinois home you should call in a pro.  That man is Dave Bailey of Dave Bailey Plumbing.  Not only will Dave and his crew assess the age and condition of your pipes, but give you an honest recommendation of what to do next.  Just give him a call at (309) 265-6788.