Why is my water pressure 90 PSI and is that bad?
Yes — static pressure above 80 PSI is over the code threshold and is a common cause of early fixture and appliance failure. Plumbing codes typically require a pressure-reducing valve when supply pressure exceeds 80 PSI. After adding a PRV, treat the house as a closed system and verify thermal expansion control downstream.
Answers
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