Does Ross County Water Company Recommend Customer Installation of a Pressure Reducing Valve and Thermal Expansion Tank?
Ross County Water Company, Inc. does not assume the responsibility of inspecting the customer’s piping or apparatus on the discharge side of the meter save and except the required Ohio Environmental Protection Agency cross connection inspection; and will not be responsible therefore. We do strongly recommend, however, for your own protection that a pressure reducing valve (PRV) and thermal expansion tank be installed on your service line. A PRV is designed to keep water pressure to a manageable level for your home plumbing system in order to prevent leaks and breaks caused by periods of high pressure. The purpose of a thermal expansion tank is to protect household plumbing in the event of a pressure increase brought about by the heating of water in a hot water tank. It may be prudent to consult with a licensed plumber regarding any questions you may have about these devices and the protection they provide.
