The leak deadline for yard service claims expired 7/31/2005.

What is a PB yard service line as defined by the Class?
How do I know if there is a leak in my yard line?
Is there a time frame for leaks?

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What is a PB yard service line as defined by the Class?
That portion of any potable water distribution system with an Installation Date between January 1, 1978 and July 31, 1995, which extends from the water company cutoff valve or a water source to the transition to the inside plumbing system in or at the structure (excluding the meter) and which is composed of Polybutylene Pipe. This line is typically blue, sometimes gray in color.

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How do I know if there is a leak in my yard line?
There is a simple test that can be done to check for leaks. Locate the interior shut off valve and turn the water off to the interior of the home. Then locate the meter box and see if the meter is still moving. If the meter is still moving, this would indicate a leak in the main line. Please be sure to turn off valves for sprinkler systems for other equipment when doing this test.
For homes where the meter is located at the foundation of the home, the water company can usually be called upon to test for a leak in the line.

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Is there a time frame for leaks?
For yard lines, the leak must occur within ten years from the date of installation of this product. All claims must be filed for by the eleventh year of installation. (i.e. for a home built August 1992, there must be a documented leak by August 2002 and that leak must be filed for by August 2003). The leak deadline for yard service claims expired 7/31/2005.

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