Bathroom Dangers• Water in your child’s bath

should not exceed 100ºF• Run the cold water first and

then add hot water• Toys in the bathtub establish

the space as a play area• Give the child a washcloth

instead of a toy• Do not flush a toilet or

operate a dishwasher or washing machine when running a bath

At 130º, a serious burn can occur in 30 seconds. At 140º, only 5 seconds are required. The time may be reduced by 50 percent or more for children under age 5.

Bathroom Dangers

Water Temperature in your Home

• The maximum temperature of your water heater should not be higher than 125ºF; lower your setting to 120°–

125ºF• Consider installing pressure balancing/thermostatically controlled valves; reduce water temp to 115ºF or less• Gas water heaters can be adjusted easily• Electric water heaters require disconnecting the electricity and removing the cover plates to adjust the thermostat