Water Main Service
Your water main service in Seattle-Tacoma should be regularly scheduled. The water main in your home or business property is important to keeping your home or commercial property safe and running properly. A faulty water line can be costly! Working with I Need a Plumber Now will let you to avoid costly utility bills by having your water main serviced.
Water Main Service Problem Signs to Look Out For:
- Increased water bills
- Mold/mildew inside or outside the building
- Stains on the ceiling or walls from leaking water
- Cracks in your foundation
The water service pipe includes the piping that carries water from the city water main (which is usually located in the street to the inside of the house where the pipe connects to the meter). In rare cases, the city water main may be located under the sidewalk, but the same rules still apply under this definition.
The most confusing part is when referring to the water main as most property owners and even licensed plumbers refer to the buildings water service pipe as the water main. The water main is actually the pipes that are installed and maintained by the city or town you live in Like Seattle, Tacoma or Bellevue. These pipes include all of the piping used to deliver water to your water service pipe.
People get confused about the term “water distribution pipe”, which includes the piping on the premises from the water meter to the points that the water is being utilized (such as your shower, sink, toilets or any other plumbing fixture located on your property).
