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Common Causes of Water Damage in Lodi

Damage gets worse every hour it's left untreated. These are the problems Lodi property owners run into most.

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  Mokelumne River high flows and heavy rain

  The Mokelumne River runs along Lodi’s northern edge, backed up behind Woodbridge Dam to form Lodi Lake. In very wet winters, upstream reservoirs release water near the river channel’s limit, and Lodi Lake Park was closed during the January 2017 storms. Low ground near the river and spots where street drains back up during downpours are the places most likely to take on water.

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  Galvanized lines under Eastside homes

  Many houses east of downtown were built in the early 1900s on raised foundations, and some still carry original galvanized supply pipes. Those lines rust from the inside out, and a slow drip under the floor can rot subflooring and joists before the homeowner notices a soft spot.

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  Old clay and cast-iron sewer laterals

  Older lots often have clay or cast-iron sewer laterals that crack, sag, or fill with roots from mature street trees. When a lateral clogs, sewage can come up through a shower or floor drain — Category 3 water that calls for protective gear, removal of porous materials, and disinfection.

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  AC drain lines in hot Lodi summers

  Air conditioners in Lodi run for months when valley temperatures climb past 100 degrees. A clogged condensate line or cracked drain pan in an attic or hall closet can drip steadily into ceilings and walls, often until a stain or sagging drywall gives it away.