Proactive islanders replacing pipes to avoid unexpected leaks

Proactive islanders replacing pipes to avoid unexpected leaks

There has been an epidemic of pinhole leaks in copper pipes causing major water damage in homes on the island and in other parts of Indian River County for years now, which shows no sign of stopping. In response, island homeowners have begun replacing pipes preemptively to avoid expensive repairs, sometimes spurred on by new insurance company demands. Proactively preventing pinhole leaks in copper pipes can involve re-piping an entire house. Oth…