What is the minimum water pressure that a water company must provide?
Regulated water companies are required to maintain a minimum standard delivery pressure of 20 pounds per square inch gauge (PSIG) at the customer’s water meter or point of delivery. A variety of factors can influence water pressure on your side of the meter. Water pressure drops as it is forced up hill, for example, If your meter is at the bottom of a hill and it’s delivering 20 PSIG, you may get substantially lower pressure at the spigot. Booster pumps can help overcome the natural forces of gravity and physics. Other factors such as the size and configuration of pipes within your home can affect pressure.
