How Santa Rosa’s Subtle Pipe Flange Wear Harms Plumbing in 2025.
Santa Rosa, CA, sparkles in Roseland, but worn pipe flanges—connection points in plumbing—quietly stress systems 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 worn flange, I’m exploring how flange