Home Water Pressure Explained in Simple Terms

There are things about our homes that are so mundane, we don’t want to spend a minute or two to understand them. Well, not until we experience some inconveniences because these things got broken or they fail to function.

Let’s talk about one of those things inside our house – our home water pressure. Do you even know that water pressure determines how high or low your water bill is? We bet you don’t. So let’s find out  everything we need to know about our home water pressure and how it affects our daily lives.

What determines water pressure at home?

Not all homes have the same level of water pressure. There are so many factors that affect the intensity of water that goes into one’s home. Generally, Singaporean homes receive water from our four national taps – a local rainfall catchment, an imported source from the Johor river, recycled used water, and desalinated seawater. All these sources produce 100% clean and potable water straight to our tap.

But water pressure is determined by the altitude of the tank where it comes from and the exact position of your home. The weight of water also determines pressure. If the tank is high, then water pressure is high too. If you are located in a low-lying area, water pressure is higher  as compared to those located in more elevated areas.

What causes changes in water pressure?

Although these factors mentioned above determine water pressure at home, it can change because of several other factors.

Some of them are clogs in filters, pipes that are blocked, and water heaters with too much sediment. When one of these things happen to your plumbing network, home water pressure can decrease. A sudden burst of water, on the other hand, right after a plumbing fix or a return of water supply after an outage can cause an increase in pressure and consequential pipe bursts. Sudden changes in water pressure can lead to water backflow, which is one of the various dangers faced by homeowners during summer.

It has to be monitored

Since there are sudden changes in water pressure that can lead to plumbing pipe damage, you have to monitor home water pressure. You can buy a water pressure gauge to find out at any time if there are spikes or changes in your water pressure. When the worst happens, you should call recommended plumber Singapore contractors to immediately do repairs in your plumbing network. You can also ask them to install a device that prevents water backflow.

It can change when plumbing work is underway

Finally, it’s worth noting that plumbing works within the vicinity of your home or condominium building may cause unexpected changes in water pressure. For this reason, you have to be alert and cautious by observing the impact of water in your house. Too much water pressure can cause pipe damage, while low water pressure is a nuisance you wouldn’t want to encounter.

What we can advise is for you to ask professional plumbers to do a quick inspection in your plumbing pipes and networks to ensure that no damage or water pressure changes may affect your home.