Avoid Costly Water Line Repairs
Avoiding Costly Water Line Repairs
Has your water bill suddenly increased? Do you have standing water in your yard even when it isn’t raining? If you answered yes to either, or both, of these questions, you may have a broken or leaking water line. Water and sewer lines deteriorate and crack over time because of many factors including freezing ground and shifting soil that cause pipes to crack or collapse, build-up of waste, paper, grease and other objects that inhibit the flow of water as well as natural environmental conditions that corrode water line materials and cause pipe seals to break.
A common situation that results in cracked water lines and backed-up sewer lines is root infiltration. Tree roots and large shrub roots can grow into a water or sewer line, expand, and fill pipes with fibrous root masses. These masses then capture toilet paper, grease and other debris that travel through them from your home and clog the main sewer line. Consequently, as these roots continue to grow, the pressure they put on pipes will eventually cause the pipes to crack resulting in a major headache and expense for you as a homeowner.
Once a sewer or water line breaks and puddles form in your yard, finding the leak can be difficult at best and may require the tearing up your well-manicured lawn to find and repair. Thus, diagnosing a sewer or water line problem early is paramount and could save you thousands of dollars worth of hazardous backflow or property damage.
To assure that your water and sewer lines are intact, plan a time every month or two to stroll around your property to catch any puddles of water on an otherwise dry lawn area before your water bill goes up or you are faced with a costly repair job. And, should you observe standing water where it shouldn’t be or a sudden rise in your water bill, contact a licensed local plumber to evaluate your water and sewer lines for cracks or leaks.
Post provided by: Licensed Plumber Alpharetta GA