Sudden Discharge and Gradual Loss Define Water Damage Coverage Boundaries

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Water damage qualifies as a covered peril when it results from a sudden and accidental event like a burst pipe or overflowing appliance, but not when it stems from deferred maintenance or gradual loss such as slow leaks or aging plumbing—the