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Low Water PressureLow water pressure at one faucet? A clogged aerator on a faucet can slow the flow.  Remove the aerator from the faucet, clean it, and put back on.Low water pressure only with hot water? Consult with a plumber.Low water pressure throughout the house?Products like water softeners or filters may reduce water pressure if recently added or needs to be serviced.  A water leak in plumbing can also affect pressure.If you have a pressure reducing valve (PRV) installed to protect your plumbing, it may need adjusting.  Most PRVs are installed after the water meter or before the water heater.  Talk to a plumber before adjusting it.If your water pressure suddenly drops to almost nothing ... it is could be a result of a broken water line.  High Water Pressure If your home is in a geographically low point or near a water pumping station, you may experience water pressure higher than 80 psi.  Sustained pressure that exceeds 80 psi can damage on-site plumbing systems and may affect your water fixtures. Unfortunately, the Acton Water District can’t alleviate high water pressure, but you may consider having a licensed plumber install a pressure-reducing valve at your home. Massacusetts plumbing codes require pressure-reducing valves (PRVs) to be installed on new or remodeled residential plumbing where water pressure exceeds 80 psi. A PRV reduces the water pressure coming into your home, if needed, to protect your plumbing much the same way that a surge protector protects your computer or television. A licensed plumber can assess your current plumbing system and recommend whether a PRV is needed for your home.

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The normal pressure for your property will depend on its physical relation to the water source supply (tanks and reservoirs). If your home is at a higher elevation relative to a tank’s location, you will have lower pressure. Conversely, the lower your home is located downhill from the tank, the higher the pressure.

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The picture above shows the pressure reducer location relative to the water meter and the picture below shows a closer look at a pressure reducing valve.