KKCO - Weather - Headlines  Spring brings a new batch of
plumbing problems  By: James Hopkins Email  GRAND JUNCTION,
Colo. (KKCO) - With the heat cranking up in the Grand Valley so
is the pressure on local water companies to keep up with
summertime demands. This spike in usage is just one of the many
plumbing issues that comes with the arrival of spring.  As the
Grand Valley starts to heat up many people are watering more to
keep their lawn green. This increase in use means the water
company has to turn up the pressure to meet the demand, which
can cause damage. "The water pressure can exceed 70 psi and it
can damage the fixtures in your homes," says Harry Warr of
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. Too much water pressure can lead to
problems like leaky faucets, toilets and water heaters, which
can all lead to major problems if not fixed.  Most newer homes
have a pressure reducing valve already installed but some older
homes might not. Homeowners can easily check their water
pressure themselves. "Go down to hardware