How Santa Rosa’s Subtle Pipe Adapter Wear Harms Plumbing in 2025.
Santa Rosa, CA, glows in Roseland, but worn pipe adapters—fittings joining different pipes—quietly stress plumbing in 40% of pre-1980 homes. In 2025, this unnoticed issue in areas like Fountaingrove causes leaks and clogs, affecting 19% of older homes. As a local who’s seen a cousin’s pipe leak from a bad adapter, I’m exploring how adap