A leaking water heater is an extreme, time-critical household emergency that demands immediate intervention. Even a slow, steady drip can discharge dozens of gallons of water daily, ruining flooring, rotting subfloors, fostering toxic mold within 24 hours, and risking a sudden catastrophic tank rupture. You must act instantly to shut off the water supply and power to the unit. Verification: Close the cold water inlet valve immediately and place buckets beneath the leak to contain escaping water.
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