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Low pressure causes:

  • Low pressure supply from the main
  • In a rural or well system a worn or failed pressure switch.
  • In a rural or well system A leak in the casing
  • In a rural or well system a worn or failing pump
  • Mineral build up inside pipes
  • A partially closed main supply valve either curb stop or in house supply valve
  • kinked or damaged pipe either under ground or inside.
  • If there is a water softener or filter these can fail or become plugged.
  • In Europe many houses have booster pumps to boost pressure and flow, these fail also.
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