Galvanized steel pipes installed in post-war Los Angeles homes corrode from the inside out. Over decades, mineral scale and rust narrow a 3/4-inch pipe down to the diameter of a pencil lead.
Key Warning Signs of Pipe Failure:
- Discolored, Rusty Morning Water: Turning on the tap reveals brown or yellowish water from internal zinc coating degradation.
- Severe Pressure Drop When Two Fixtures Run: Flushing a toilet causes shower temperature to spike and pressure to vanish.
- Frequent Recurring Leaks: Patching one localized leak only causes another weak joint down the line to blow out.
- Metallic Taste or Odor: Water tastes of iron and metallic residue.
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