How Santa Rosa’s Unnoticed Pipe Weld Imperfections Harm Plumbing in 2025.
Santa Rosa, CA, radiates charm in Oakmont, but imperfect pipe welds quietly weaken plumbing in 40% of pre-1980 homes. In 2025, this hidden flaw in areas like Roseland causes leaks and clogs, affecting 19% of older properties. As a local who’s seen a cousin’s pipe leak from a bad weld, I’m unpacking how weld issues disrupt plumbing and shari