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While our temperate climate means deep freezes are brief, that 28-degree night can still freeze an exposed pipe. The real danger is the spring thaw, when ground shifting can stress old main lines. A pro-tip is to disconnect and drain garden hoses in late fall and insulate any pipes in unheated crawl spaces, which are common here.

From our shop near the McNairy County Courthouse, we take US-45 north or south. Heading past the courthouse on US-45 gets us to most calls within the city limits in under 20 minutes. For properties farther out in the county, we plan on a 30-minute response, barring heavy farm equipment or train delays on the tracks.

Yes, the hard water from McNairy County Utility District wells leads to heavy scale buildup. Inside your water heater, this scale acts as an insulator, forcing the unit to work harder and fail prematurely. It also clogs aerators in faucets and showerheads, reducing flow and pressure noticeably over a few years.

Homes built in 1976 now have copper pipes that are 50 years old. In Downtown Selmer, we consistently see this generation of copper entering its failure phase. Homeowners often report a sudden increase in pinhole leaks behind walls or under slabs, a direct result of decades of mineral interaction from our hard water.

The hilly terrain, especially around areas like the courthouse, puts constant stress on the main sewer line exiting your home. Gravity works harder on the steeper slopes, which can lead to bellies or sags in the line over time. This creates a spot for waste and debris to collect, eventually causing a recurrent clog or backup.

For work within Selmer city limits, the Selmer Building and Codes Department issues the permits. As a Master Plumber licensed by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Board of Plumbing Examiners, I pull all required permits and schedule the final inspections. My credential means I handle the red tape so you don't have to worry about compliance.

Copper installed in the mid-70s is prone to pinhole leaks from internal corrosion. The hard water from our wells accelerates this, and after 50 years, the pipe wall can become thin and brittle. We often find the worst calcification and failure at solder joints and where pipes contact dissimilar metals without proper dielectric unions.

Outside city limits, you're likely on a private well and septic system. That means your water pressure is controlled by a well pump and pressure tank, which can fail. Septic system maintenance, like regular pumping every 3-5 years, is critical to avoid drain field failure, a much costlier problem than a city sewer backup.