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    granny1177 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 1, 2009, 07:21 AM
    Leak under baseboard in downstairs bath
    Water is leaking under the basebaords in downstairs bath. Some water on bathroom floor going under baseboard to dining room next door. House built in 1974. I think it happened after taking shower this morning in upstairs bathtub/shower combination. The sink and toilet in downstairs bath is not leaking. I am on a septic tank but had major work done on septic tank last year - everything has been perfect. Could it be a broken pipe or stopped up tub drain.

    I am having my daughter turn the shower on - and check and then maybe later just fill the tub up without the shower on - see what leaks. Thanks for help.
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    Milo Dolezal Posts: 7,192, Reputation: 523
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    Jun 1, 2009, 10:57 AM

    Go inside the bathroom and see if you can find any wetness. Follow it to the source. Yes, it could be a leak inside the wall but it also could be a leak caused by leaking shower door or partially open shower curtain during shower.
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