Leaking tank from rusted shell
Why it happens here
Riverfront humidity and a spent anode rod let the steel tank shell corrode from the inside. Once rust reaches the shell, no patch holds. Riverside Park homes near the Peace River see this sooner than inland neighborhoods.
Our approach
We confirm the leak is the shell and not a fitting, then quote a replacement with a fresh anode rod and a pan. We also check whether the home's water chemistry is speeding up corrosion so the next tank lasts longer.