subject: If Your Water's Running, It Might Be A Bad Thing [print this page] Have you walked by a stream lately and found that the sound of running water can be soothing? This happens to be true most of the time. But if you have had a lot of rain this soothing sound can turn into a very terrifying sound. The faster and faster this water is allowed to move or travel the more of it will collect. This level will rise and with it comes everything that this moving water has brought with it. This could be fallen logs, bunches of wire, old cans or whatever has been thrown into any body of water. Any of this mass if you happen to standing in the wrong spot can be attacked by this causing problems to you.
If you were to hear this sound anywhere in your home and you know that your water is shut off then you probably have a broken line somewhere in your home. Do a walk around to see if you can find this water. If you see any sign or even if you do not it would be best to call in a professional to come fix the problem. If you think go to the main shut-off and then call this professional. Most of the time this break in somewhere where it is easy to get to. It is just a good idea to get this professional to come fix this problem as they will have all of the right tools to do this job. If you were to try to fix it on your own you might only make it worse.
This person is trained for any problem with the running of these pipes. If the problem is more than they themselves can handle they can always call one of their helpers in to help them. They will do this the best and fastest way so that you are not that long without your water. They will come in with everything they need and then will look over this problem first. They will make sure they have everything before they start so that once they make that first cut they will not have to stop.
Any of you can be hit with water problems as pipes get old and break. It usually happens when it is not convenient for you. It is just a good idea to have the number to this professional close just in case. The sooner this problem is taken care of the less problems you will have.
