subject: Solving Underground Water Leaks [print this page] An invisible world lies just below your feet that we take for granted every day. Plumbing pipes, electrical lines and gas lines all run underground nearly everywhere you go, under every step we take. Whether its down the street or in your own home, these hidden highways supply us with all of the creature comforts that we need to keep our modern world running 24/7.
Its often only when these underground utilities become interrupted that we even begin to think about them. If the electric shuts off or the gas doesnt run; you know it right away. However, when water leaks from underground pipes or sewage lines, you can bet that noticing the problem might not happen right away. It can take years for a small water leak to make itself noticed. In more extreme cases, a water leak can create sinkholes that create expensive property damages. By the time a leak like that is discovered; its already too late. Solve your underground water leak troubles before they become a nightmare by using these tips and techniques and prevent the expensive dangers that can take place with an ignored underground water leak.
Identifying an Underground Water Leak
Wear and tear, faulty installation and landscaping roots can all affect underground utility lines and create a water leak. These simple problems can quickly spiral out of control. But how do you know when these water leaks are going to happen or if they already have? If you notice any of the following symptoms of an underground water leak, dont wait for more serious problems to take place. Call a licensed and insured underground leak detection company right away before more serious problems have a chance to happen.
Low Spots Dips or Depressions- Small depressions in the surrounding soil can be an indication of an underground water leak. If dips in the soil are consistent with bends or turns around your property, you may have a leak at a plumbing elbow or joint.
High Water Bills- If you notice a large spike in your water bill, it may be a sign that you have an underground water leak. You can isolate the leak with this simple trick: Turn off the water to your home using the shut off valve inside. Check your water meter by the road. If its still turning, you have a water leak in the main line to your home. If its not, you may have a water leak under your slab.
Brown Spots- Your lawn can easily be affected by too much water in the soil when a water leak is present. Water saturates the soil, choking out the grass roots as they attempt to draw oxygen from the soil. Water leaks can easily kill your grass if left unattended. If you own an irrigation system, you may need to call an underground leak detection company to help you find and repair your irrigation leak.
Flattened Landscaping Growth- Bushes, shrubs and trees that have flat tops and stunted growth are often victims of too much water in the soil. If your shrubs, small trees or bushes have stunted growth, you may have an underground water leak.
