Pipes are watertight when
they are laid in the ground. Although we may not
notice it, the ground often moves when there is
a very hard frost, an excess of water or when
it dries out in the summer months.
This
movement can cause pipes to pull apart at the joints
or crack and consequently leak valuable water. In
addition, the physio-chemical properties of some
soils will sometimes speed corrosion, especially
on iron pipes, to cause leaks.
It is
vital that we work together to keep leakage under
control. You can help by keeping a sharp lookout
for possible leaks. Click
here to find out how you can spot leaks
on your pipes.
