Most people don’t put very much thought into water temperature in commercial buildings, but providing hot water for various business needs is a major consideration for the owners of these properties. Failure to properly regulate water temperature can result in scalding and contribute to serious public health risks in the form of bacterial infections.

Not only are health risks a serious consideration in regards to water temperature, but it can also have a negative impact on the reputation of the business, leading to a loss of customers. If you own run or manage a business, here’s how to regulate water temperature in a commercial building.