Main Water Line Repair
The main water line carries water from the meter to the property. A break shows up as soggy ground, a running meter, dropping pressure, or a total loss of water — and it usually needs prompt repair or replacement.
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Signs of a main line problem
- Wet, sinking, or unusually green ground along the service line
- Water pooling near the meter box
- Sudden whole-house pressure loss
- Dirty or air-spitting water at fixtures
- The meter runs with the house shut off
Repair options
Depending on the pipe material, depth, and length of the run, providers may spot-repair the break, replace the full line by open trench, or use trenchless pull-in methods that avoid tearing up driveways and landscaping. Permits and utility locates are typically part of the job.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns the line — me or the utility?
In most areas the utility owns up to the meter and the property owner owns from the meter to the building, but the boundary is set locally. Call the utility first to confirm and to have them check their side.
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