Water pressure is often a problem in residential settings, and sometimes high pressure can cause serious problems like broken pipes, damaged water-based appliances, and even injuries to homeowners dealing with a high-pressure situation.

The basic issue is simple: municipal water systems deliver water at much higher levels of pressure necessary for the average home so there is enough water pressure in the main lines to feed the needs of the fire department at hydrants and in high-rise apartment buildings where the elevation may decrease water flow. This only makes sense.

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