Signs Your Water Line Requires Urgent Attention

The purpose of water line pipes is to transport water. The water is carried from the center of the town to individual homes through different water line channels. The main public water line is connected to the individual plumbing system of your homes. The water line runs underground and is connected across a systematic puzzle of different sized water pipes.

The issues with water line leakages and pipe bursts usually tend to go unnoticed until it is too late and your homes are flooded with water. Here are some warning signs to look out for that indicates a potential water line problem.

Musty Odors

You can notice and identify a leak in your water line if the walls in your homes release a pungent musty smell. This comes from the excess water and moisture that is slowing leaking and gathering in your walls and getting absorbed by the drywall, wood and other building materials. The accumulated water then causes your walls to erode and chip away from the inside and that affected area starts to grow mold which releases that musty and stale smell. This mold can appear in the walls and ceilings of your bathrooms, kitchens and basements.

Noticeable Stains and Marks

The excess water and moisture that leaks from the faulty water line and gets absorbed into the walls and ceilings may actually leave a visible mark. You may observe unexplained dull stains on your walls and ceilings that may be an indication of a water line leakage.

High Water Bills

If you notice that you are getting an unusually high water bills even when your water consumption has not changed, there is a need for investigation. There could be water leaking from faulty pipes and that issue needs to be contained before it can cause some serious damage to your property.

Low Water Pressure

If you notice that the water pressure in your homes has decreased, then call the main water supply and confirm. If your water supply is the same, then that means that there is a problem with the water pipes in your homes that is causing a low water pressure.

Peeling Walls

If your wall paint and wallpapers are starting to peel from certain areas, then you need to know what is happening behind those walls. Too much moisture in walls can cause the paint to flake off and the wall paper to separate from the walls.

Water Noise

If you hear bubbling noises from the sink and toilet and a whistle like sound from the pipes, that is a sign of water line issues. Clanking and dripping sounds also indicate a water line issue.

If you notice any of these signs, contact the number one plumbing service in Palm Beach County and get your water line repaired!