The Pursuit of Clean Water

• Address Water Leaks Promptly

Water leaks don’t just send thousands of gallons down the drain, adding to your monthly water bills, they also cause water contamination. A broken water pipe can suck in surrounding water or contaminants from the environment around the pipe. If the leak is close to sewer lines, there’s a risk of sewage contamination, posing a serious health risk. To protect your home’s water supply, watch out for signs of water leaks and call in a skilled plumber for leak detection and repair as soon as you notice the problem. It’s also important to invest in regular preventive care to stay ahead of potential plumbing problems and ensure the proper functioning of your system.

You’ll know you have a water leak in your home if you notice the following signs:

• You hear the sound of running water even when no plumbing fixtures are in use.
• Water meter running when no water is being used.
• An unexplained increase in your water bill.
• Stains on the ceiling or walls.
• Water damage around faucets, toilets, or other fixtures.
• Soft spots on floors or walls.
• A musty odor in your home.

This is not an exhaustive list, but these are the common signs to watch out for. To be sure, call a plumbing repair service that specializes in leak detection to conduct a professional inspection and determine whether or not you have a plumbing leak.

• Maintain Your Water Heater

A neglected water heater can negatively impact the quality of your water. If you’re getting discolored water out of your hot water faucets, there’s a good chance there’s sediment buildup at the bottom of the water heater tank. This is more likely to happen if you have hard water in your home. Another potential culprit behind discolored hot water is a corroded water heater tank. Regular water heater maintenance is recommended to keep the appliance in top shape and maintain the quality of hot water. Our plumbers recommend flushing your water heater at least once a year. If you have hard water, consider installing a water softener to prevent mineral buildup in your water heater and throughout your plumbing system. Call a professional plumbing service that specializes in water softener installation to install a water softener.

• Consider Installing a Whole-Home Water Filter

Most plumbers agree that this is the best way to improve the quality of your water. A water filtration system is designed to remove solid particles, undesired chemical compounds, biological contaminants, and other materials. Water filters remove nearly 99 percent of the unwanted substances present in your drinking water. If you’re looking to improve the quality of water in your home, call an experienced plumber to install an efficient water filtration system.

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