As displayed in the video, many homeowners across the country experience a hissing noise coming from the water pipes in their basement. This noise is the sound of running water and is expected when people in the house are utilizing the water supply. For this reason many people tend to ignore the noise and assume it is part of the daily housing operations. Unfortunately it is the same noise that occurs when the home has a leaking water main in-between the house and the street.
Due to the similarity in noise, people tend to ignore the leak which creates more of a severe condition over time. Most homeowners first become aware that their water line is broken after being served a DEP 3 day notice or a flooded basement.
What happens if my water line has to be replaced?
This type of job should be completed under a DOT emergency street opening permit and completed on an emergency basis.
First the roadway is opened to close the city water connection
Next tunnels are made to install new pipe
The pipe is now installed from one hole, to the next
And finally into the house where a new valve is installed
