Does Your Main Water Line Need Repair?

April 8th, 2019 Posted in Water Line Repair
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All the water used in your home comes in through the main water line, either from a well or municipal water source. Considering that this water sustains and cleanses your family, it is important to ensure it functions correctly. Damage to the main water line can cause leaks and may put your water at risk of contamination. Yet, the pipe is underground, making it difficult to detect issues. Here are some signs that your main water line needs repair.

Higher Water Bills

If you are on municipal water and your bills have went up over the last few months due to higher water use, you may have a leak in your main water line. Check for evidence of leaks – wet ground or green spots in your lawn are common indicators. Tree roots love water lines and are often the culprit that damages these important pipes.

Changes in Your Water’s Appearance

Is there a color difference or an odor to the water that comes from your faucets? If there is damage to the main water line, dirt and other debris can contaminate your water, which can impact the health of your family. Even chemicals used for lawn maintenance could be entering your water supply.

Lower Water Pressure

Does it seem like you have lost water pressure? If your faucets are trickling or your showers are dismal, you may have a breach in your water line that is affecting your water pressure.

If you are concerned your main water line has been compromised, a complete inspection is needed. Contact your local plumber to inspect your water main for damage. They can recommend the correct repairs needed to protect your water supply.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(404) 973-2471

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Do You Need a Water Line Repair?

May 5th, 2015 Posted in Water Line Repair
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Your home has water lines all throughout the interior, many hidden from view inside walls and under your flooring. Any of these pipes can spring a leak or rupture, causing thousands of dollars in water damage to your home. If left unchecked, even a small leak can release enough water to create a serious mold problem in your home without even alerting you to the problem before it is too late. However, there are signs that you may have a water line that needs repair.

Stains on Walls or Ceilings

A major leak in a water line is very obvious, but small leaks are not as noticeable. Keep an eye out for stains or changes in color on walls or ceilings. This can be a sign there is a small leak that is seeping water into the surrounding materials.

Mold or Mildew

Mold and mildew love moisture and thrive when there is water line leak in your home. If you are noticing higher levels of these fungi in your bathroom or other areas of your home, there is a good chance there is a water pipe leak somewhere.

Musty Odor

If your home smells like a musty beach home, yet you are miles from any water, there may be a water leak in your home. That musty smell is old standing water accumulating somewhere out of sight, probably causing damage to your home.

Any of these signs are a good reason to call in a plumber for a leak inspection. The longer you ignore it, the more damage that may be occurring inside the structure of your home. A water line repair is much less expensive than replacing walls, flooring and ceilings due to water or mold damage.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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Dealing With Low Water Pressure

September 21st, 2012 Posted in Water Line Repair
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Does the water pressure in your home does seem to be lower than it used to be? Low water pressure can be an indication of a plumbing problem sit it’s best not to ignore it. If the water pressure is low at a single faucet or showerhead but the rest of your fixtures have good pressure, the problem may be as simple as a buildup of debris or mineral deposits in the fixture.  Remove the showerhead or faucet aerator and clean out any debris.

If the pressure seems low at all of your faucets, you can test the water pressure in your home with a water pressure gauge available at most hardware stores.  Follow the instructions for use and contact your local water authority to determine if the water pressure in your home is the right pressure for your area.  If not, then you should call a good plumber and have the problem identified and repaired.

Possible problems include a faulty water pressure regulator, a broken water supply line, or a clogged water supply line.  Water pressure regulators are located near where the water supply line enters your home and maintains a constant pressure inside your home.  The pressure may need to be adjusted or the regulator may have malfunctioned and need replacing.

Depending on the type of water  line, it may be corroding in the inside which will constrict the water flow and reduce pressure inside your home.  A broken water supply line will also cause a drop in water pressure.  With a broken water supply line, you may notice a wet area in your lawn or a higher than normal water bill.

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Wet Spot In The Yard?

July 26th, 2012 Posted in Water Line Repair
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A leaking water service line can go unnoticed for weeks or even months, especially in the summer months.  When your family is actively enjoying outdoor recreation activities, that may mean more frequent showers, more loads of laundry, and filling up the swimming pool.  In addition, in the drought conditions that are currently affecting most of the country, you may be using a lot more water for outdoor watering.

All of these things add up to higher water usage which can hide one of the first signs of a water line leak.  For most homeowners, an unusually high water bill is the first indication that they may have a leak in their water service line, but if you are using more water than normal to maintain your lawn, fill your pool, or for showers and laundry, you might not notice the increase in your water usage caused by a water leak.

The next most common indication of a water leak is a wet or soggy spot in the yard that never seems to dry out.  When the rest of the yard is bone dry, this area will be soft or even mushy and the grass will be greener and grow taller in this area.  If you have a mushy, wet area in the yard, you should definitely have it checked out by a good local plumber.

Wet spots in the yard can be a sign that you need water line repairs.  If you have an irrigation sprinkler system, a wet spot can be a sign of a leak or other malfunction in your system.  Wet spots can also indicate a leak in your swimming pool or the pool filter plumbing.  If it is a smelly wet area, you could have a problem with your septic system or sewer line.

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Water Service Line Replacement

July 18th, 2012 Posted in Water Line Repair
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The water service line is the pipe that runs between the meter at the street and your home.  Many homeowners are unaware that they are responsible for any water line repairs or replacement of a leaky or broken water service line.  Your water company will take care of leaks in the water main or the line running from the water main to the meter, but everything on your side of the meter is your responsibility.

The water service line is buried underground and is usually very reliable.  Sometimes a water line will crack or break if a heavy vehicle is driven over it or if it is not buried deep enough and it freezes.  Also, old galvanized water lines and polybutylene water lines will eventually start leaking.

There are several different types of pipe that are commonly used for water lines.  Copper, polyethylene (PE), and PVC water lines have proven to be very durable and can usually be repaired when a problem arises.  If you have a leaky or broken galvanized steel or polybutylene water line, repairing it is a waste of money because it will soon start leaking somewhere else.  The upfront cost is higher, but in the long run, you will be far better off replacing the line with copper, PE, or PVC pipe.

Typically the process of replacing a leaking or broken water line involves digging a trench from the meter to the connection at the house and burying the new water line.  To avoid digging up your yard, many plumbers offer trenchless water line replacement.  They dig a hole at each end of the existing pipe and use a special machine to drag a new pipe through the old water line, breaking the old up as it goes.

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