Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Water Pressure issue - town water

Here is my situation. I live in a small cape that is on town water supply. We have poor water pressure in the house. We can't flush a toilet or run a sink at the same time...or any other combination. What is my solution. Can I install a pressure pump or something in my basement? What will this run me? What is a good brand?

Thx for your time.

I suspect that you have galvanized piping in your small cape. Galvanized pipes and fittings will corrode with age and eventually must be replaced. Low water pressure and low volume is a sign that the insides of the pipes have a buildup of rust and calcium. I have seen these pipes reduced to the workable size of a pencil by this buildup. The ONLY solution is to re-plumb the house.

I have copper pipes on the inside our house. the neighbors have the same problem.

Have you tested the water pressure at your house? If so, what was the reading? Have you discussed this problem with the local water company? It would seem to me that they would be required to maintain an acceptable water pressure to their customers.

On most town water systems the main line coming from the city will have quite a bit of pressure this is connected to your water meter. Somewhere between you meter and your house there is a pressure regulator (your responsibility).

So it sounds like you have two options: One have the city come out and measure the pressure coming to your meter (since you and your nieghbor(s) have the same problem).
If that checks out good, than you will have to locate the pressure regulator. It is normally right after the meter or just before the line comes into the house. Once you have located it, there is a adjustment screw on it and you may only have to turn the pressure up. If that doesn't work you will have to replace it.