Corroded anode rods and early tank failure
Why it happens here
Saltwater corrosion near Galveston Bay eats anode rods faster than inland conditions do. Once the rod is gone, the tank itself starts to corrode, and the failure comes sooner than the warranty suggests.
Our approach
We replace the anode rod with every new install and check it on service calls. On waterfront homes, we often recommend a higher-capacity or powered anode to stretch the tank's life in the salt air.