The right testing schedule keeps the water safe without the waste. The frequency depends on the supply type and the changes in the home.
The wells
Test the well water at least once a year. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Haven, the annual test is the minimum.
The city
Check the city's annual report and test the tap after the pipe work. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Haven, the report sets the pace.
The events
Test after the flooding, the repairs, or the pressure loss. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Haven, the event triggers the check.
The family
Test more often with the babies and the pregnant in the house. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Haven, the family changes the schedule.
The taste
Test when the taste, the color, or the smell changes at the tap. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Haven, the change is the signal.
The new home
Test the water in the first month after you move in. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In West Haven, the new home gets the baseline.
The call
Unsure about your schedule? Call 888-217-3585 and West Haven Home Plumbing Co will match you with a West Haven pro for the advice.
Plumbing in West Haven: what to know
In West Haven, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across South Central Connecticut Planning Region County — from New Haven, Milford and Derby to ZIP codes like 06516, 06519, 06477 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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