Miami, Florida
External Issues:
Hurricane prone area
Heavy seasonal rains
Coastal flooding
Internal Issues:
Corroded pipes from salt air
AC condensation problems
Water heater failures common due to high humidity
Pipe deterioration from year-round heat
Houston, Texas
External Issues:
Tropical storms
Flash floods
High annual rainfall
Internal Issues:
Foundation shifts causing pipe breaks
Slab leak issues common
Aging infrastructure in older neighborhoods
Water pressure problems from municipal system
New Orleans, Louisiana
External Issues:
Below sea level location
Hurricane vulnerability
Mississippi River flooding
Internal Issues:
Subsidence causing pipe misalignment
Older galvanized plumbing systems
Sewage backup issues
Rusty pipes from high water table
Seattle, Washington
External Issues:
Consistent rainfall
Snow melt
Urban flooding
Internal Issues:
Frozen pipe bursts in winter
High mineral content causing pipe corrosion
Mold issues from constant moisture
Basement plumbing vulnerabilities
Chicago, Illinois
External Issues:
Lake effect weather
Spring thaw flooding
Heavy storms
Internal Issues:
Frozen pipe bursts common
Aging city infrastructure affecting home plumbing
Basement stack and ejector pump failures
Water heater failures from hard water