HOW TO HANDLE A WATER MAIN BREAK TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE?

4/30/2021 (Permalink)

Broken Water Main in Ventura California

HOW TO HANDLE A WATER MAIN BREAK TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE?

A break in a water main typically affects roads and the surroundings properties, causing water damage to residential and commercial property. If you live near a water main, you are also risk costly. When water main breaks in your area, there are certain steps you should take in order to protect you, your family and your plumbing system, form potential damage and contaminants. Here are what you need to do during and after repairs.

What is a water main break?

A water main break is the main pipe that provides water throughout the city or town. Most water mains and other pipes are all underground or usually under the street and sidewalks.

Water main breaks occurs when a hole or crack in the pipes cause water to remove to the surface. Pressure in the water main causes water to flow continuously, so when a leak occurs, water run continuously until the issue is fixed.

What causes water main breaks?

Water main breaks are caused by a combination of the ground temperature and the water temperature. Sudden changes in the temperature will cause the ground to contract or expand. Changes in pressure on the pipes will create a hole at weak points in the main. Water will hen leak from this crack.

How are water mains break fixed?

As soon as the problem is reported and inspected, the area is blocked off if there is damage to the road. The pipe is then excavated and the water re –outed to minimize service disruption. The water main is then repaired.

What to do after a water main break?

One of the first things you should do after the main water line breaks is call the local water department and report what happened. The sooner they are aware of the issue, the sooner services will resume normally, and the extent of water damages are mitigated. Don’t drink the tap water and avoid using he bath or shower, laundry machines or the dishwasher or any water source if possible. Limit the amount of water use while water main break is releasing. Inspect your property to see if there is any water damage. Inspect your basement and crawl spaces impacted by water. Document any changer from the water main break that you find. Contact your insurance agent and professional water restoration service to assist with water removal and remediation.

Water damage experts like SERVPRO of Ventura will be able to tell what exactly the damage is, where and what are the steps in order to correct everything.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of Ventura  at (805) 656-3911.