Why is my Water Pressure so low?

You turn on your tap and water comes out. This is something that most people take for granted; despite the fact there are still huge parts of the world without access to running or clean water.

With this in mind it can seem wrong to complain about low water pressure but, if you have this issue it is actually quite easy to fix.

The first thing you need to do is understand the most likely cause of low water pressure:

Broken Regulator

If you have a water pressure regulator in your hole then you should try to change the pressure and see what difference this makes.

A pressure regulator is a great way of preventing issues connecting with high water pressure, such as damaged joints or water hammer.

However, even the best regulators can fail over tie. There are a number of reasons for this but if adjusting the regulator doesn’t change the pressure in your house it’s a good idea to replace the valve.

Damaged Pump

You may have a pump fitted to your home to increase the water pressure. This is often the case if your house naturally has low water pressure. You can check if this is the case for your neighborhood by speaking to your neighbors.

The best way to resolve this issue is to take a look at what Truflo has to offer and choose a new pump; based on the flow rate you need in your home.

A pump needs to be connected to the electricity supply as well so make sure there is no issue with its circuit; a pump near the end of its life may not be coming on but still allowing water through; creating the low water pressure.

Leak

Another common cause of low water pressure is a leak. If the water pressure is usually fine and has suddenly dropped then there is a good chance that the water supply is leaking somewhere.

If there is no obvious wet spot in your home then the first thing to do is turn off all the faucets in your home and then look at your water meter. If it is still moving then you have a leak. If it isn’t moving then the leak could be caused by workmen in the area; you’ll need to ring the water board and check.

Corrosion

Corrosion and the buildup of debris in your pipes will gradually block the water supply and reduce the water pressure. If this is happening on your mains supply in then it will affect the whole of your house. This can be difficult to trace.

Fortunately it is more common for it to happen inside your home where the pipes are narrower. If the pressure is low in one part of your home but normal in another part then you probably have blocked pipes. If you don’t locate and replace these then you may develop a leak as the water will need to go somewhere.