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Q&A
My house in Downtown Union was built in the 70s. Why is my water pressure suddenly so low?
Your galvanized steel pipes are about 50 years old now. That is their expected lifespan. What you are seeing is scale and rust buildup inside the pipes, which has finally narrowed the interior diameter enough to restrict flow. This is a progressive failure. In Downtown Union, we see it most often as a gradual drop in pressure at faucets, especially on upper floors, and sometimes as rust-colored water.
My well pump is running constantly. What's the first thing to check?
In a rural setting like ours, a constantly running pump usually points to a loss of pressure in the system. First, check the pressure tank. If the internal bladder has failed, the pump can't build up enough reserve and will cycle on and off rapidly. Next, inspect the pressure switch itself. Mineral scale from our hard water can jam the contacts, preventing it from signaling the pump to shut off.
What's one thing I should do every spring to avoid a plumbing disaster?
Before the spring thaw really kicks in, disconnect and drain your outdoor garden hoses. A hose left connected traps water in the exterior bib. When we get a late freeze, like our typical 34-degree low, that trapped water freezes and expands back into the pipe inside your wall, almost guaranteed to cause a split. It's a simple five-minute task that prevents a major repair.
Why does my water heater keep failing sooner than it should?
Water from the Pearl River Basin is very hard. That mineral content, or scale, constantly precipitates out when heated. Inside your tank, it forms a thick layer of rock-like sediment at the bottom. This sediment insulates the heating element, causing it to overwork and burn out, while also trapping heat against the tank wall, leading to premature failure.
Could the flat land around here be causing my slow drains?
Yes, plain terrain affects drainage. The soil around Union has a gentle slope, which can complicate getting the proper fall on a sewer line. If the main line from your house to the street was installed with insufficient pitch, waste and sediment don't flow away effectively. They settle in the pipe, especially over long runs, leading to chronic slow drains and frequent blockages.
How fast can a plumber get to my house on the east side of Union?
Heading past Union High School on Mississippi Highway 15 is the main artery for most of our service calls. From there, it's a direct shot into the neighborhoods. Our typical 45-60 minute response starts from that central dispatch route, so we can be on your street and unloading tools without much delay.
Do I need a permit to replace my water heater, and how does that work?
Yes, the Union City Hall Building Department requires a permit for water heater replacement to ensure the new installation meets current code for safety and expansion tanks. As a Master Plumber licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors, I pull that permit, schedule the inspection, and handle all the red tape. Your job is done when I hand you the final inspection sticker.
I have a small leak behind my washing machine. What causes that in an older home?
In a 1975 home, that's likely a pinhole leak in a galvanized steel pipe. Decades of internal corrosion weakens the metal until it fails, often at a threaded joint or a spot where the protective zinc coating wore thin. It starts as a seep. We find them behind appliances, under sinks, and in crawl spaces where the pipes have been undisturbed for years.
