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I had read on many sites, including a lot of environmental sites,that they recommended turning water heaters down to 120 degrees, but I recently read that it is recommended to be set at least to 130 to 140 degrees to kill bacteria. Although setting it down to 130 degrees will kill the bacteria, water heaters are not evenly heated so that is why some recommend 140. The 140 is the water inside the heater, not coming out of the faucets. This doesn't affect tankless water heaters.
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating now requires tank-type storage water heaters to be set at a minimum of 140 degrees. The temperature coming from the faucet should be at least 122 degrees. Of course there is concern also for scalding, especially for young children to which a mixing valve can be added. I thought I would share this info so as to let you decide what is right for you or to let you do more research on it.Welcome to
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