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Indoor plumbing seems as commonplace as a roof. It is also a lot simpler to understand than other utilities like electricity. Water supply either comes from the city or it comes from a well, but there is always one pipe into the house. Conversely, whether it goes to a septic tank or the city, waste moves out through one pipe. Here are the most common problems for water and sewage in Marietta. Watch What Goes down the Drain Many Americans do not pay attention to what goes down the drain. Grease and oil in the kitchen will coagulate over time, clogging the drains. As they cool, the grease and oil solidifies and collects in the drains because it is heavier than the water. As these clumps begin to accumulate, a dam is formed in the drain. Even paint and household cleaners can clog or damage the drains in the kitchen. Makeup, toothpaste and even some soaps can cause the same problems in the bathroom. Many parents know all about toys being flushed down the toilet, creating a clog that is difficult to unblock. Drip, Drip, Drip Nothing is quite as annoying as a dripping faucet in the middle of the night. The dripping is because the faucet cannot completely seal the water out, letting just a bit through. In each faucet there is a rubber seal that keeps the water at bay and can wear out over time. Rust and sediment can also be the cause of the problem. Both build up on the faucet and prevent the rubber from sealing tightly. Both can also keep the faucet from literally turning all the way off, letting a trickle of water through. These can also cause a toilet to keep running after it has been flushed. The flapper wears out and does not form a tight seal in the tank. Low Pressure Older houses can develop low water pressure caused by sediment in the water. Like oil and grease settling in the drain pipes, lime and other minerals contained in the water collect on the inside of the supply lines. Over time, the buildup chokes off the water supply and water pressure drops. The same problem can occur in the hot water heater, but much more quickly. As the water is heated up, the sediment settles to the bottom. As the sediment collects over time, it makes heating the water much more difficult. Homeowners can be their own worst enemy. Many of them feel they can fix whatever problem there is, usually making it worse. Some of them think that a leaky pipe just needs tightening or a dripping faucet is just not turned off. Pretty soon, the house is flooding because they tightened something so much, they broke the pipe and cannot get the water to stop. It is always best to call a professional for any problems with the water and sewage damage in Marietta so the problems do not continue to multiply causing more damage and costing you even more money.
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