What causes high water pressure?
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What causes high water pressure?


Occasionally, high pressure can occur in some parts of the water supply network. This could be seen as a strong spurt of water when the cold tap is running. The main causes of high water pressure are listed below.
  • Trapped air in your water pipes, which can temporarily increase water pressure. Run your taps for a few minutes to release this air.
  • Re-configuring the water supply network when water is moved round to wherever it is needed, sometimes changing the supply route. Normal supply will be returned very quickly in most cases.
  • You've just moved to the area if you are new to the area, your water pressure may feel higher than you were previously used to.

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