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Hi all,
I am unsure if this is the correct place to park my query, but here goes…
A small strata (4 or 5 units) is experiencing low water pressure in all units.
A plumber confirmed the issue is the pressure coming from the street pipes, which has been recorded as very low (210 kPa).
The water company brushed off the plumber’s concern with “the pressure conforms to the range of pressure we are obligated to provide”. Neighbours too experience low pressure.
How do we go about verifying if the issue is street pipes (clogged, leaking, corroded etc) or some other variable under the control of the water company? And if so, how do we get the water company to raise the pressure to a satisfactory level?
The plumber’s last job was in a strata of slightly larger size whose pressure was checked and found to be 510 kPa.
Thank you.
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If you’re in NSW, that’s a matter for the state government. Report it to your local state MP.
If you are in Stdney Water distribution area, your pressure is within their specifications, but well on the low side.
Contact your water supplier and ask if they intend to upgrade the pressure in your area.
I wonder if the local Fire Brigade might have a view on this.
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Regarding the fire brigade.
Is this a case of be careful what you wish for?
In a building with fire hydrants, the hydrants are required to flow a certain amount. It’s tested periodically by your fire inspector.
If the flow is below specifications, it’s up to the building to install pumps to bring it up to standard.
It becomes the building problem even if the supply authority can’t supply the right pressure.