Plumbing Services in Boise, ID

Plumbing in Boise at a glanceMost of Boise gets drinking water from a private utility, Veolia (formerly Suez), which draws heavily on groundwater, and the water is moderately hard to hard. Many neighborhoods also have pressurized irrigation fed by historic canals, with separate lines, valves and backflow devices that must be shut down and drained before winter.

Boise’s North End and East End have early-20th-century homes with basements, galvanized supply and clay laterals; parts of downtown and the North End are known for geothermal heating systems that use hot groundwater. Rapid growth has added large subdivisions of newer homes with PEX supply. Winters bring hard freezes that crack irrigation lines, hose bibs and pipes in exterior walls.

Housing & construction

Early-1900s homes in the North End and East End, mid-century ranches in the Bench neighborhoods, and large newer subdivisions in southwest Boise.

Plumbing services in Boise

Chrome gooseneck faucet over a double kitchen sink

Water Softeners & Filtration in Boise

Hard groundwater

Boise water softeners & filtration →

Outdoor Plumbing & Hose Bibs in Boise

Canal-fed irrigation

Boise outdoor plumbing & hose bibs →

Also common in Boise: pipe repair, water heater repair.

What makes Boise plumbing different

Hard groundwater

Scale builds in water heaters, tankless units and fixtures.

Pressurized irrigation

Separate canal-fed irrigation systems need seasonal shutdown and cross-connection protection.

Older North End homes

Galvanized supply and clay laterals in early-1900s homes.

Winter freezes

Irrigation lines, hose bibs and exterior-wall pipes crack in hard cold.

Seasonal plumbing calendar for Boise

FallBlow out sprinkler and pressurized irrigation lines before the first hard freeze.
WinterDisconnect hoses and insulate pipes in exterior walls and crawl spaces.

Plumbing emergency in Boise?

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

Boise plumbing questions

Who supplies water in Boise?

Most of Boise is served by a private utility, Veolia (formerly Suez); some areas are served by other providers.

Is Boise water hard?

It’s moderately hard to hard in much of the area; check your provider’s water quality report.

When should I winterize irrigation in Boise?

Before the first hard freeze, usually in October, after the irrigation district shuts off canal water.

Nearby service areas

We also serve communities around Boise, including Meridian, Nampa, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Caldwell.

Salt Lake City Seattle Portland Idaho