Home Water & Plumbing Risk Assessment Checklist

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Evidence-Based Standards

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Public Health Sources

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Non-Commercial Mission

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Code & Safety-First Guidance

Walk through your home with this self-assessment tool to evaluate supply pipe materials, water pressure levels, water heater condition, and emergency shutoffs. Check each statement that applies to your residence.

Current Home Vulnerability Level

Low Risk (0 of 7 Risk Factors Flagged)

Supply Pipe Materials

1. The home was constructed prior to 1986 and visible incoming pipes are dull grey or scratch silver.

Water Pressure

2. Static household water pressure exceeds 80 PSI or pipes bang loudly when faucets close.

Water Heating Safety

3. Water heater temperature dial is set above 120°F (49°C) or hot tap water feels scalding hot instantly.

Water Heating Equipment

4. The water heater is more than 10 years old, shows rust around fittings, or makes popping rumbling sounds.

Fixture Connections

5. Washing machine or dishwasher supply lines use older black rubber hoses instead of braided stainless steel.

Drainage & Waste

6. Multiple drains back up simultaneously or gurgle when toilets or washing machines discharge.

Backflow & Spigots

7. Outdoor threaded hose bibbs lack brass vacuum breakers, or garden hoses are left submerged in buckets/pools.

Prefer a Pen-and-Paper Worksheet?

Download our standardized, high-contrast printable PDF checklist to conduct an on-site physical walk-through with room-by-room checkboxes.

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