Plumbing Services in Anaheim, CA

Plumbing in Anaheim at a glanceAnaheim grew rapidly in the 1950s and 1960s, and many central and west Anaheim neighborhoods are tract homes on slabs from that era, with galvanized supply lines, cast iron drains and clay laterals. Anaheim Hills, developed later, has hillside homes with copper supply and long sloped laterals.

Anaheim Public Utilities provides water, drawing on local groundwater and imported water, and the water is hard. Slab leaks, corroded galvanized lines and scale in water heaters are common repair needs.

Housing & construction

1950s–1960s tract homes in central and west Anaheim, the historic Anaheim Colony district downtown with some of the oldest homes in Orange County, and newer hillside homes in Anaheim Hills.

Plumbing services in Anaheim

Wrench tightening a fitting on metal piping

Pipe Repair in Anaheim

Galvanized corrosion

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Water heater piping, valves and pressure gauges in a utility room

Water Heater Repair in Anaheim

Hard water sediment

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Also common in Anaheim: leak detection.

What makes Anaheim plumbing different

1950s–60s tract homes

Galvanized and cast iron systems at or past typical lifespan.

Slab leaks

Copper and galvanized lines under slabs leak with age.

Anaheim Hills

Hillside lots with long laterals and drainage considerations.

Hard water

Scale affects heaters and fixtures.

Resort-area commercial mix

Neighborhoods near the resort district mix older homes with motels, restaurants and apartment buildings, where grease from commercial kitchens and heavy use put extra load on shared sewer lines.

Seasonal plumbing calendar for Anaheim

Winter stormsRain tests laterals and hillside drainage.
Santa Ana wind seasonFire-weather events in the hills can bring power shutoffs; know how your water heater and any pumps behave without power.
Year-roundCheck seismic straps on water heaters.

Plumbing emergency in Anaheim?

Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture valve if the problem is in one place.
Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
For sewage backups, stop using all drains.
If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.

Call (866) 417-0220

Anaheim plumbing questions

Who provides water in Anaheim?

Anaheim Public Utilities provides water and electricity.

Do 1950s Anaheim homes need repiping?

Many still have galvanized supply; repiping restores pressure and stops leaks.

Is Anaheim water hard?

Yes; check the city’s water quality report.

Nearby service areas

We also serve communities around Anaheim, including Fullerton, Orange, Garden Grove, Placentia, Yorba Linda.

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