When you own a property, one thing you may take for granted is access to fresh, clean water, which is supplied through water lines. When your water line gets damaged, it can leave you without this essential resource. Arrow Sewer & Drain provides sewer and drain services, including water line repair, to residents throughout North and Central New Jersey. Here, our team discusses water lines and when to consider water line repair or replacement.
What Is a Water Line?
Water lines are underground service lines that help supply homes and other buildings with potable water for drinking, washing, cleaning, and more. These pipes send water throughout our properties, connecting to sinks, showers, water heaters, hoses, toilets, and washing machines. Most of these pipe systems connect to a municipal water line, known as a water main, allowing property owners continuous access to a water supply.
However, some homes may have their own dedicated well system. Those who connect to a municipal source have water meters within their properties that keep a record of the amount of incoming water used. This helps their city or town determine how much water was used during a time period, allowing the municipality to bill the owner appropriately.
How to Identify Issues With Your Water Line
If it’s working properly, you probably won’t think about your water line at all. However, if something’s wrong, you’ll want to get it fixed right away. Since these lines are located underground, you’ll have to look for signs to tell if water line replacement or repairs are needed. Some signs you can look out for include:
- Low water pressure across multiple fixtures: If a single fixture is suffering from low water pressure, it may be an issue with its components. However, if multiple fixtures are outputting low pressure, your water line may be the culprit.
- Issues with water quality: If your water is discolored, dirty, or gives off an unnatural odor, there’s a good chance something is wrong with the water line.
- Higher water bills: A leak or break in your water line will result in a consistent flow of wasted water, which will result in higher water bills.
- Increased wetness in or around your home: If your yard is muddy even during dry periods or you notice wet spots inside your home, you may be dealing with a broken water line.
- Water meter continually spinning: Your water meter should only move as water is being used in your home. If the meter is moving and no water is being used, there is likely a leak somewhere in the pipe system.
Water Line Repair or Replacement
When wondering whether water line repairs or replacement is the best option, there are a few things to consider. They include:
- The extent of the damage: Minor damage may just require water line leak repairs, while larger cracks or broken pipes will need to be fully replaced.
- Age of the pipes: The older the pipes are, the more likely professionals will suggest replacement. This will prevent problems from arising in the future that may lead to more damage and require more costly fixes.
- Pipe material: The material your pipes are made of may influence your decision. Older pipes may be made of lead, which is something you’ll want to get replaced as soon as possible.
At Arrow Sewer & Drain, we use advanced techniques to repair water lines with or without excavating, restoring your water quality with minor damage to your yard. We can also replace outdated or damaged pipes if the situation calls for it.
Choose Us for Water Line Repair or Replacement
If you suspect your water line needs servicing, turn to Arrow Sewer & Drain. We offer dependable water line repair services to help property owners enjoy a steady supply of clean water. Our team of experts has the knowledge and experience needed to handle all sorts of jobs. Our innovative equipment and advanced techniques will make our work easy to trust.
We provide both commercial and residential water line repair to customers throughout North and Central New Jersey. Our 24-hour emergency plumbing services provide peace of mind that you can count on us when you need us most. Contact us today if you want to learn more about our water line repair and replacement services.
