May

13

Water Main Leak

Filed Under Plumbing Help 

Are you a homeowner that has an unusually high water bill, and know you haven’t increased your water usage significantly over the past month? You may have a water main leak.

In many cases, it may take months to discover you have a problem. It starts out as a slow leak, and escalates over time. But once you discover it, replacing it quickly will ensure you against bigger problems in the future, and help you cut back on your overall water usage.

Water Main Leak

Because problems usually start out small, its important to watch for the potential signs of an underground leak. They include:

  • Unusual wet spots in landscaped areas
  • An area that is vibrant green, soft, moldy or mossy, surrounded by drier areas
  • A sudden change in landscaping – dead or dying areas, or heavy growth areas can be a sign
  • Sinkholes or potholes
  • Uneven grades in the floor, landscaping, structure, patio or driveway

Depending on where the water main leak is occurring, and the extent of damage incurred, its important that you find a plumber with extensive knowledge that can help you fix the leak and ensure against future damage. Using today’s top technological tools to locate the exact location of the breakage will prevent excessive digging and looking for the starting point. From there, it’s important to repair the pipes – and eliminate the root cause of the problem.

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