A.D.O.P.T Pet Shelter in Naperville has faced a challenge for the past year, operating largely without hot water.
“Nearly a year ago we discovered our water bills were very, very high. And we couldn’t figure out what the issue was,” says Kallie Horner, the development coordinator with A.D.O.P.T.
A leaking pipe leads to pet shelter issues
The problem? A pipe connected to the hot water heater was leaking, causing damage behind cabinets and under the floor. The pipe was isolated and shut down, but doing so cut off the shelter’s access to most of its hot water.
The areas now without hot water include the large trough sinks for dishwashing and the animal bathing areas…