The City of Everett supplies water from Spada Lake in the Cascades, and it’s soft. Long rainy seasons test basement drainage, and occasional cold snaps freeze pipes in crawl spaces, garages and exterior walls.
Housing & construction
Early-1900s homes in north Everett, mid-century and newer homes in south Everett, and apartments and condos downtown.
Plumbing services in Everett
Also common in Everett: sump pump repair, drain cleaning.
What makes Everett plumbing different
Older north Everett homes
Basements, cast iron drains and clay side sewers are common.
Combined sewers
Older areas can see storm-driven backups.
Soft water
Little scale, but corrosion of older metal pipe.
Wet winters
Basements and crawl spaces need good drainage.
Seasonal plumbing calendar for Everett
- Rainy seasonTest sump pumps and check backwater protection.
- Winter cold snapsProtect crawl space and exterior-wall pipes.
Plumbing emergency in Everett?
- 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.
Everett plumbing questions
Where does Everett’s water come from?
The City of Everett draws water from Spada Lake on the Sultan River; it’s soft.
Why does my Everett basement back up in heavy rain?
In older combined-sewer areas, storms can surcharge the system; a backwater valve helps.
Who owns the side sewer in Everett?
Property owners are generally responsible for the side sewer to the public main.
Nearby service areas
We also serve communities around Everett, including Mukilteo, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Snohomish.
