What can happen when the water system loses pressure?
When water systems lose pressure, it its possible for contaminates to enter the pipe through a joint or a crack in the pipe. Yes, a crack in the pipe! Every water system has leaks that go undetected until the water reaches the surface. Some leaks surface quickly. Some leaks never do surface. The leaks that never surface are due to the fact that they are usually leaking into storm or sanitary sewers. If there is a leak in the area effected by the low pressure, it is possible for contaminates to enter through the crack in the pipe.
