Today I read an interesting article from Clayton County Water (Supposedly one of the leading water conserving water departments in the country, also saw an article how 25% of they drinking water is recycled sewer water, ...yuk) in the Georgia Sewer and Water Magazine. The article described underground water leaks and the time it takes for a leaking service or main line leak to show on the surface. The average time for an underground leak to surface is approximately 2 years, and they said that was a conservative estimate. Of course, soil types, water table levels, depths, etc.. will change the times. Residential water services on new installs can run anywhere from 12" to 10 feet deep. Replacement water services typically run 12-18". The county has taken steps to replace defective polybutylene, galvanized and failing copper services before they leak. I thought I would post this because I get so many questions about underground water leaks not showing up in the front yard.
Mike Whitman
Atlantis Plumbing
770-505-8570
5 comments:
Applying immediate actions before the problem gets worse is an excellent idea. This will give people an assurance that their water supply will not get contaminated. There should be proper thermowell installation on all the lines to ensure safety.
@dianne: I can't agree more. Prevention is better than cure. Preventing these things from happening will not only save people from getting sick, but it will also help save a lot of money on repairs because you fix the leak before it escalates to a bigger problem.
Dwane Zelinsky
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