Don’t Let Geneva’s Swedish Days Festival Leave Your Plumbing System High and Dry

As Geneva’s beloved Swedish Days Festival approaches its 75th anniversary celebration from June 18-22, 2025, homeowners throughout Kane County are preparing for one of the region’s most anticipated summer events. More than 200,000 visitors and residents stop by for a variety of activities, making this “Granddaddy of Illinois Festivals” a true test for your home’s plumbing system. Whether you’re hosting out-of-town relatives or throwing a backyard barbecue to celebrate the festivities, your plumbing will face unprecedented demands during this high-traffic period.

Understanding the Plumbing Pressure of Festival Season

Warmer weather often brings higher water use, and you’ll want to ensure your plumbing system is prepared for increased use during Geneva’s Swedish Days celebration. With the kids out of school and family and friends over for parties there can be a significant increase in traffic in your home. More flushes of the toilet, more clothes to wash and dishes to clean. The water hose is used more in the summer to clean cars, fill pools, water flowers and sprinkle the lawn. More showers tend to be taken during the warm and active summer months.

For Geneva residents, this summer surge coincides perfectly with Swedish Days’ craft beer tent, carnival, Kids’ Day, nightly entertainment and parade. The festival’s Grand Parade that over 45,000 will be viewing brings additional visitors to neighborhoods throughout the city, putting extra strain on local infrastructure and home plumbing systems.

Essential Pre-Festival Plumbing Preparations

A plumbing crisis while hosting guests is an annoyance that will surely weaken your summer groove. Try them promptly to better assure your summer fun will be as exciting as planned. Here are the key steps every Geneva homeowner should take before the festival begins:

Inspect for Hidden Leaks

Summer’s high temperatures and increased water usage can exacerbate any existing leaks in your plumbing system. Before the season begins, it’s crucial to inspect your home for any signs of leaks, such as damp spots, water stains, or unexplained spikes in your water bill. Even a small leak can waste thousands of gallons of water each year, driving up your water bill and potentially causing hidden damage. Check faucets, toilets, and visible pipes for drips or moisture.

Test Your Water Pressure

With all the activity that your shower, washer, and other utilities will see in the summer season, it’s even more important to maintain good water pressure. You can check and measure the household water pressure with a store-bought gauge that you attach to an outside spigot. Generally, the household standard is 40-45 pounds per square inch and should not exceed 60 psi.

Clear Your Drains

During the summer months, increased water usage can lead to more debris and buildup in your drains, potentially causing clogs and backups. Before the season starts, it’s a good idea to inspect and clean your drains, including those in showers, tubs, sinks, and floor drains. This can help prevent costly plumbing issues and ensure proper drainage during the high-usage summer period.

Water Heater Maintenance

Even though a water heater problem might not feel like it’s as bad in the summer as it would be during colder months, it’s a hassle all the same. If you haven’t drained your water heater this year, you’ll want to take action before the summertime fun starts and showers are in high demand by guests. Water heaters collect minerals and sediment at the tank’s base, which may lead to corrosion and the need for a water heater repair or replacement.

When to Call a Professional

There are many proactive, preventative plumbing measures you can take to prepare for the warm months, and make sure you spend most of your time enjoying them instead of worrying about leaks, clogs, low pressure, and other plumbing problems. No matter the concern, it’s best to figure it out and address it early before it becomes a big, expensive problem.

For Geneva homeowners seeking professional assistance, Flotek Plumbing is a five-star rated, full-service plumbing contractor servicing St. Charles, IL, and the Chicago Suburbs. Our team of licensed, bonded, and insured plumbers have extensive experience in residential and commercial plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair. At Flotek Plumbing, our most important mission is to provide professional and reliable service at an honest price.

Whether you need a comprehensive pre-festival inspection or emergency repairs during the celebration, a qualified Plumber Geneva can help ensure your plumbing system handles the increased demand. Based in St. Charles, we serve the greater Chicagoland area within 50+ miles. Experience the Flotek difference today.

Emergency Preparedness During the Festival

Should anything happen with any of your water-using appliances or areas of the home, you want to be able to stop the water so you can deal with the emergency. If you leave home for any length of time, like for summer vacation, the best insurance you can have against water mishaps and flooding while you’re gone is to turn the water off at the main valve before you leave.

It is always good to know where the main water shutoff to your home is located and how to use it. Some homes have a shutoff valve within the structure, such as the basement, garage, or utility closet. Others have one outside in the yard or near the water main in the street, curb, or sidewalk.

Making the Most of Swedish Days

With proper plumbing preparation, you can fully enjoy everything Geneva’s Swedish Days has to offer. Admission to Swedish Days is free and is accessible via the Metra. The festival features traditional Swedish and favorite American foods including, brats, corn dogs, turkey legs, sandwiches, meatballs, pizza, garlic crab pasta and roasted corn, plus beer gardens that will offer good food, drink and entertainment during the festival, including the Chamber’s Craft Beer Tent on James Street.

Don’t let plumbing problems dampen your Swedish Days celebration. By taking proactive steps to prepare your home’s plumbing system for the increased summer usage, you can focus on enjoying this historic festival with family and friends. Flotek Plumbing commits to the comfort of every customer. When you need exceptional service and solutions that work, contact the company focused on long-term reliability and cost-effective plumbing repairs, replacements, and maintenance.