No modern homeowner can do without a properly functioning plumbing system. The primary purpose of residential plumbing is to ensure the safe delivery of water for household use while removing all wastewater. 

Safe water is essential for health, hygiene, and well-being, so you don't want any interruptions to your domestic water supply. Unfortunately, problems resulting in water supply inefficiencies can occur at any time and will need to be addressed immediately.

Check out these common plumbing problems with associated residential water supply.

Leaky Taps

The taps that deliver water to your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, bathtub, yard, and other areas of your home can become worn out with age and start to leak. When this happens, they'll make an annoying plinky sound that indicates precious water is being wasted. This can cause your domestic water bills to add up quickly.

A dripping tap can be fixed by replacing the rubber washer that regulates the flow of water and prevents leaking while the tap is shut off. If the entire tap assembly is worn out, a complete tap replacement will be required.

Damaged Water Pipes

Like leaking taps, leaking or burst water supply pipes will waste precious water and increase water bills. Water pipe leaks can be caused by a variety of factors including well-worn pipes, corroded pipes, loose pipe connections, pipe damage due to root intrusion, and more.

Burst water pipes, on the other hand, are often caused by the excessive pressure buildup that occurs when water freezes inside the pipes during the winter season.

Leaks within your water supply line can be fixed by sealing or replacing the affected water pipes. Broken pipes will need to be replaced and the water line insulated to prevent further damage to pipes due to the extremely cold temperatures experienced in winter.

Running Toilets

When your toilet tank is working properly, the water should stop running once the tank is filled. If yours can't stop running, this is an indication of problems with the tank's internal components.

Some common culprits behind running toilets include a failing flapper seal, leaky fill valve, broken flush valve, detached toilet handle, and more. To fix a running toilet, you'll need to identify and replace the problematic parts within the tank. If the tank is too old, you may be better off replacing it entirely.   

Your residential plumbing supplies a precious commodity to your home — freshwater. As a result, problems with your domestic water supply can cause great inconvenience to you and your household. If you experience any water supply issue in your home, never hesitate to bring in a fully trained plumber to address it immediately. 

Call a plumbing service to schedule an appointment.