Are the Current Forclosures Affecting Our Ground Water?

With the rise of foreclosures everywhere, ( Tucson is 37th in the nation according to the newspaper ) some disturbing information is coming to light as I inspect more and more foreclosed homes.

I am arriving to inspect homes that have been taken over by the banks, and finding the property “winterized” !   In Tucson!

Winterizing a property consists of turning the water off at the meter, then opening the faucets and blowing out the existing water in the pipes and emptying the water heater.  Then to keep the sewer lines from freezing ( again, in Tucson!)  ethylene glycol ( radiator fluid) is added in most cases to all of the sinks and toilets to keep them from freezing as well.  This, apparently, is ordered by the bank. 

I tried to query several Realtors for the number of foreclosures now and in the past several months, but ended up at www.forclosures.com and their list says there are about 20,000 houses currently in foreclosure in Pima County.  I can’t verify this number at the is time.

I’m sure the amount of radiator fluid differs per company, but any amount is incredible if you think about it! We are potentially flushing thousands of gallons of radiator fluid into the sewer system every month To winterize a home in the desert in the summer! I placed calls to the Tucson Water Company, and will post this as soon as I hear from the water company.  As far as I can tell, the EPA has no specific way to dispose of ethylene glycol, however dumping radiator fluid into the sewer system is not acceptable.  For an example, we are not allowed to dump outdated medications into the sewer system, so how is flushing radiator fluid okay?

I placed a call to Rodney Glassman’s office, Councilman to ward 2.  The office took the information and is running with it.  Let’s hope this reaches the right ears and things change for the better!

TLC Web Site

The TLC web site has been updated and remodeled!  Please take a look at some of the extra fun features such as the home inspection photo gallery, with some of the worst home inspections we’ve done!  You can also listen to the radio program that the TLC blog was featured on in November  on ” With The Family in Mind” by Valerie Coleman Morris.  You can view our prototype commercial!  Please take a look and we appreciate any feedback! www.TLCproinspections.com

TLC Professional inspections makes Their National Debut!

The TLC Professional Inspections, Inc. Blog was featured on the CBS Network Radio program ” With the Family in Mind”, by Valerie Morris! 

Valerie Morris, previously of CNN, has used this blog’s information for her radio show for the same reason I write it.  To inform people about ways to save money, save energy, and to maintain a healthy and safe environment in and around the home.

I can’t think of a better compliment than using the information I provide for my clients and the Real Estate professionals for Valerie’s National Radio Program, ” With the Family in Mind” which she developed to help inform families about financial matters. 

Now, more than ever, we have to watch what we spend, waste less, and become more informed about our own money matters.  That’s why I use this blog to inform my client’s and others about my area of expertise and how you can save money from my point of view.  To listen to the audio of the radio program, please go to www.tlcproinspections.com and click on the ” Features” tab.

I am eternally grateful ad honored that Valerie Coleman Morris found my information valuable enough for her radio listeners.

Thanks again, Valerie!