Most Northern Nevada homeowners don't think about water pressure until something breaks. But high water pressure is silently damaging your plumbing system, appliances, and fixtures every single day — often without any visible warning signs until a costly failure occurs.
What Is a Pressure Reducing Valve?
A pressure reducing valve (PRV) is a valve installed on your main water supply line that automatically maintains safe water pressure throughout your home, regardless of how high the pressure is from the street.
What's the Right Water Pressure?
The ideal household water pressure is between 45–65 PSI. Many homes in Northern Nevada experience street pressure of 80, 90, or even over 100 PSI — far above what's safe for residential plumbing.
What High Pressure Does to Your Home
High pressure causes faucet and valve leaks, rapid wear on washing machine hoses (a common cause of catastrophic flooding), damage to dishwasher and refrigerator water supply lines, premature failure of water heaters, and increased water bills from excessive flow.
PRV Lifespan
A PRV typically lasts 7–12 years before it begins to fail. A failing PRV may allow pressure to creep up or become erratic. Annual water pressure testing is a smart maintenance practice.
Pure Water Systems of Nevada installs and services PRVs throughout Northern Nevada. Call us to have your water pressure tested — it's a quick check that could prevent a very expensive problem.