Water Line Issues and Homeowner Responsibility
The water flowing from the meter to your house is your responsibility. The county/city has responsibility from the water source to the meter. But when there is a problem in the line between the meter and the house that needs to be repaired or replaced, it is up to the homeowner.
Water line problems may be hard to detect so if you notice any of the following, contact Robinson’s Plumbing Service as soon as possible to prevent outrageous water bills.
- Your front lawn is soggier than usual in spots, even when it hasn’t rained
- Lower or no water pressure or flow in your home
- Blue-colored piping bringing water into your home during excavation or other work
- High lead content when you had your water tested
- A dramatic increase in your water bill with no explanation
How we examine the water line:
- Check to see if the pipes are made of lead, copper, or polybutylene, which carry risks and hazards and may need to be replaced.
- We go through a checklist of action items before we dig up your main water line, to rule out potential causes and come as close as possible to pinpointing the problem and leak location.
- Pressurizing the line to see if it can hold pressure to ultrasonic listening devices that highlight problems underground before we dig up the line.
Repair is always the first option, and if a new line is necessary, we provide a 2 year guarantee on work and parts, one of the best in the business.
Contact us to have one of our water line sleuths to solve your water issues in Richmond or Charlottesville.