There are many signs or symptoms of underground leaks in the Jensen Beach, FL area. The most common include unusually wet spots in landscaped areas, water pooling on the ground surface, an area that is green, moldy, soft, or mossy surrounded by drier conditions, a notable drop in water pressure or flow volume, a sudden problem with rusty water or dirt or air in the water supply (remember that there are other causes for this besides a leak), a portion of an irrigated area is suddenly brown, dead or dying when it used to be thriving (water pressure is too low to enable distant heads to pop up properly),  heaving or cracking of paved areas, the formation of sink holes or potholes, uneven floor grade or the leaning of a structure, and an unexplained sudden increase in water use, consistently high water use, or water use that has been climbing at a fairly steady rate for several (monthly) billing cycles.

Types of Underground Leaks in Jensen Beach, FL

There are three different types of underground leaks. They can come from oil pipes, gas pipes or water pipes. Detecting water leaks underground is easier than detecting gas or oil leaks, the reason being that water often rises to the top forming visible water puddles. However, this only happens if a large leak forms in the water pipe. Smaller leaks often go unnoticed for several weeks, and even months unless proper detection tools and techniques are used. In addition, the water company can install sensors along the water pipes which alert them whenever there is a leak. This minimizes overall damage to other pipes as well as loss of water supply to the area.

What Causes Underground Leaks in Jensen Beach, FL

Underground leakages can be caused by any number of outlying circumstances. Pipe deterioration, internal root growth, normal corrosion and excess loads being placed on the pipe – whether it be gas, oil or most commonly, water — are the usual causes of these leaks. However, ground shifting, an increase in the water’s PH level, aged pipes and accidental damage can also create leaks in underground pipes.

Who to Call For Underground Leak Repair in Jensen Beach, FL

If you are ever in need of a repair to any underground leakage, do not hesitate to call Miranda Home Services.  Miranda services all of South Florida and their expertly trained technicians are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.