Why Does My Water Pressure Drop? Causes & Solutions for South Florida Homes
- Stella Bowles
- 5 hours ago
- 3 min read
If your water pressure keeps dropping — especially in the shower, the kitchen sink, or throughout the whole house — you’re not alone. Water pressure issues are extremely common in South Florida, whether you’re on city water or well water.
Low pressure is usually a symptom of buildup, aging plumbing, filtration issues, or well system problems — all of which can be fixed with the right solutions.
Here’s everything homeowners need to know.
🌴 Why Water Pressure Drops in South Florida
Because our water is high in minerals and chlorine, and many homes have older plumbing, South Florida experiences:
Scale buildup in pipes
Sediment accumulation
Failing well components
Aging pressure tanks
Restrictive filters
Hard water damage
These issues slowly choke water flow until the pressure drops significantly.
🚰 Top Causes of Low Water Pressure (City & Well Water)
1. Hard Water Scale Buildup in Pipes
Florida has some of the hardest water in the U.S., causing minerals to coat the inside of pipes.
Signs
Slow faucet flow
White crust around fixtures
Poor shower pressure
Fix
Install a water softener
Descale affected faucets
Replace severely clogged pipes
2. Clogged or Dirty Filtration System
If your home uses a filter, it may be restricting the flow.
Common culprits
Sediment filters
Carbon filters
Under-maintained systems
Old filter cartridges
Fix
Replace filters every 6–12 months
Upgrade to higher-flow filtration
Install a pressure gauge to monitor drop
3. Well Pump or Pressure Tank Problems
(For homes on well water)
Your system can't maintain good pressure without a properly functioning:
Well pump
Pressure switch
Pressure tank
Fix
Adjust or replace pressure switch
Inspect well pump performance
Check pressure tank bladder
4. Sediment or Sand in the Water
South Florida’s shallow wells often pull in sand.
Fix
Install a spin-down sediment filter
Flush plumbing lines
Evaluate well depth
5. City Water Supply Issues
Sometimes the problem isn’t your home — it’s the municipal supply.
Causes
City maintenance
Hydrant flushing
Peak-use hours
Fix
Add a booster pump
Install a pressure regulator
6. Corroded or Old Pipes
Older homes (built before 1990) often have aging galvanized pipes that corrode and close up.
Fix
Re-plumb affected lines
Upgrade to PEX or copper
7. Water Heater Problems
If pressure drops ONLY on hot water:
Cause
Sediment buildup in the water heater
Fix
Flush the water heater
Replace aging tanks
🔧 How to Fix Low Water Pressure (Quick Guide)
✔ Check your filters
Replace if clogged.
✔ Inspect pressure regulator
May need adjustment or replacement.
✔ Clean showerheads & aerators
Scale can block screen filters.
✔ Test pressure tank (well water)
Bad tanks cause pressure cycling.
✔ Get a water test
Identifies scale, sediment, iron, and more.
🏡 Best Long-Term Solutions (South Florida Proven)
⭐ 1. Install a Water Softener
Prevents scale buildup.
⭐ 2. Add a Whole-Home Filter
Removes sediment + chlorine.
⭐ 3. Upgrade to a Booster Pump
For homes with low municipal pressure.
⭐ 4. Service or Replace Well Components
Pump, tank, pressure switch.
⭐ 5. Install Higher-Flow Filtration Tanks
Carbon + sediment solutions.
🧪 When to Call Repair Assured LLC
You should call if:
Your pressure dropped suddenly
Your well pump cycles constantly
Your home has older plumbing
Your filter clogs every few weeks
You hear pipes “whistling” or “screaming”
Pressure drops when someone shower or runs water
These issues only get worse over time.
💧 Repair Assured LLC — Your Local Water Pressure Experts
We fix:
Low water pressure
Well pump issues
Filtration restrictions
Hard water scale buildup
Pipe corrosion
Sediment & sand problems
Booster pump installations
Serving Palm Beach, Broward, Fort Myers, Naples & all of South Florida.
📞 Call Repair Assured today for a water pressure evaluation.💧 Better water. Better flow. Better home.
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