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Did you know that if you have a leak in your service line (between your water meter and your house), that line needs to be chlorinated and flushed prior to making the repair and closing the line? Heavy bacteria and E. coli can be in the dirt and debris around the line break. When a line is repaired, it causes a vacuum and pulls water backward – in this case - toward the house. If some of the debris from the leak area gets into the line and isn’t flushed properly, it then gets into the water lines in the house and can cause illness. Adding chlorine such as a pool chlorine prior to closing the line will disinfect that line and keep the drinking water safe. If you have any questions about how to make a service line repair yourself, please contact a licensed plumber.
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