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titandomi · Mar 4, 2008, 09:23 PM

Hello, Hopefully someone can shed some light on this problem. A really weak water pressure coming into the house all of a sudden, actually overnight! Had the city come out to check the pressureit was only at 20 lbs supposed to be at 50 lbs according to the city. They changed the meter which is in the basement got the same response very little pressure( it is the same throughout the household) The city worker said it is probably something out in our lines in the yard, in which he said would be our problem to fix if it is in our yard. I'm stumped at what to do! I appreciate any help out there. Thanks, Eric

hkstroud · Mar 4, 2008, 10:15 PM

Well, I don't buy that. Did the city worker check the pressure at the meter. Was the city worker a plumber or just a meter changer outer? Do you have a pressure reducing valve. Do you have shut off valves before and after the meter or did the city worker have to turn the water off at the street. Are any of you neighbors having any problems. Can't see how anything could be stuck in the pipes outside but if there is something it will be at their valve.

princeton · Mar 4, 2008, 10:56 PM

Do they come in your basement to read your meter? Just curious. I guess you prob do that each month. 50 lbs seems awful low to me, let alone 20. I agree with hk... check with your neighbors and stay on your water dept. In my town... the water company is responsible for everything up to my side of the meter. The line coming out of the meter yoke to my house is my problem. So if they can't get you pressure at the meter, than they need to fix it. If all else fails, call the mayor... lol.

titandomi · Mar 5, 2008, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by hkstroud

Well, I don't buy that. Did the city worker check the pressure at the meter. Was the city worker a plumber or just a meter changer outer? Do you have a pressure reducing valve. Do you have shut off valves before and after the meter or did the city worker have to turn the water off at the street. Are any of you neighbors having any problems. Can't see how anything could be stuck in the pipes outside but if there is something it will be at their valve.

The licensed plumber for the city checked the pressure inside basement where the meter is and at the closest water outlet which is only 2 ft. from meter.There is not a pressure reducing valve. There is a shutoff valve just before the meter. He did nothing from the street. None of the neighbors are having any problems.

titandomi · Mar 5, 2008, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by princeton

Do they come in your basement to read your meter? Just curious. I guess you prob do that each month. 50 lbs seems awful low to me, let alone 20. I agree with hk....check with your neighbors and stay on your water dept. In my town...the water company is responsible for everything up to my side of the meter. The line coming out of the meter yoke to my house is my problem. So if they can't get you pressure at the meter, than they need to fix it. If all else fails, call the mayor...lol.

Yes, they put the pessure gauge on the basement faucet which is only 2 ft. from the meter. I will check this out further with the city. Thank you!

titandomi · Mar 5, 2008, 08:08 PM

[QUOTE=titandomi]The licensed plumber for the city checked the pressure inside basement where the meter is and at the closest water outlet which is only 2 ft. from meter.There is not a pressure reducing valve. There is a shutoff valve just before the meter. He did nothing from the street. None of the neighbors are having any problems.Thank you for your help, Eric

hkstroud · Mar 5, 2008, 10:05 PM

I can't see anything blocking the pipe from the street. I suppose that the pipe from the street shut off belongs to you even though the meter is inside. The only places I can see a blockage occurring is at the street shut off valve or at the shut off valve ahead of the meter. Do you know whether it is a compression valve or a globe valve. Suggest shutting of water at street and opening and inspecting or replacing valve. If you are uncomfortable turning off water at street (or prohibited) call city then replace valve. Probably best to just plan on replacing if you have to call city to turn water off and on.