Author: 𝖄𝖔𝖉𝖊𝖝

Water pressure is the force that moves water through pipes, faucets, and hoses. It is the reason your shower feels strong, your sink fills fast, and your garden hose sprays across the yard. Without pressure, water would stay still and not go where we want it to. In most towns and cities, water is pushed from a treatment plant or stored in large towers. These systems rely on pumps or gravity to send water into homes and buildings. The higher the water source is above the ground, the more pressure it creates when you turn on a tap. Water pressure is usually measured in pounds per square inch, or PSI. Most homes have water pressure between forty and sixty PSI. If the pressure is too low, washing dishes or taking a shower becomes a challenge. If the pressure is too high, it can wear out pipes or cause leaks. Some houses have pressure regulators that help control how strong the water flow is. These small tools are important because they keep the system balanced and prevent damage. Even though we rarely notice them, they help everything run smoothly. From your morning shower to your backyard sprinkler, water pressure plays a part in daily life. It is quiet, steady, and always working behind the scenes. Once you know how it works, you start to notice it everywhere.