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Neighbor to Neighbor

We noticed that our water meter was encased in a plastic sheath. Therefore, the main water line, and whether it is the city’s
box was filling with water and crack could be anywhere within the 40 feet of problem or the homeowner’s. There is no cost for
spilling out into the street. After water pipe. We were very fortunate that they were this. A plumbing service can repair the leak for
much effort and time and with a able to fix it within two days. In the meantime, the you.
number of professionals coming surrounding soil had become so saturated with The contact information for Roseville Water is:
over, we did determine the water, since the pipe was seeping water for quite
cause of the leak; it’s something that a number of some time, that I was told that there was a danger Roseville Water Department, 2005 Hilltop Cir,
homeowners here at The Club at WestPark have of creating a sink hole. Mushrooms were growing Roseville, CA · (916) 774-5750
had to deal with. It’s the main water pipe between in our soggy front lawn. We had to replace our * Water Conservation (916) 774-5761
the water meter and the house. Usually, the leak is entire 40’ PVC water pipe with one of flexible * Water Distribution (916) 774-5750
right at the water meter on the homeowner’s side copper from the water meter box in the front lawn
and is a simple repair. Leaks occur because Pulte to the garage. This situation needs to be addressed. Should
Homes put in PCV pipe instead of copper for the HOWEVER, should you need to replace your someone slip on the water on the sidewalk, that
main water pipe. PCV pipe can become brittle and main water pipe, make sure that the new pipe is re- might create a liability issue (check with your
crack over time with shifts in the soil and high- connected to the irrigation system. Otherwise, you insurance agent). Also, check the water bill to see
water pressure. Roseville has high-water pressure. will not get irrigation in both front and back. It’s if it has increased in the last year. If you need a
plumbing repair, then get at least two estimates. I
Once we learned that the leak was in the main best to have GP Landscaping re-attach the main believe that Bell Brothers is a little cheaper, but
water line, we called Bonney Plumbing. They dug pipe to the irrigation system, or at least point out we went with Bonney Plumbing because they
a hole near the water meter (which kept filling where those pipes are located. You can arrange for could do the job immediately. Hope this helps.
with water) to find the cause of the leak, but the Roseville Water District to come and check your
leak was not easily pinpointed since the PVC pipe water meter to see if you have any leaks in your Maria Winkler

“Neighbor to Neighbor” items are helpful hints submitted by our residents who have concerns or would like to
share information. Have something to share? Send an email to shannon@tcwp.net

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