Eastern Municipal Water District provides water and sewer to every address in Perris, after taking over the former City of Perris systems, so commercial owners deal with one utility. Plumbing permits go through City of Perris Development Services, Building. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Perris.
One utility for the whole city
EMWD already served about 80 percent of Perris before it took over the City's Downtown Perris and North Perris water and sewer systems, and it is now the water and wastewater provider citywide. That makes the first question the same at a warehouse off the Ramona Expressway or a shop on D Street: EMWD for water and sewer, the City for permits. EMWD's supply is Colorado River and State Water Project water plus local groundwater, and its treatment plants use chloramine for final disinfection.
What to do right away
- Shut the valve serving the leaking area, or the building main if the leak is large.
- For a sewage backup, stop running water on that line and keep people out of the area.
- If anyone smells gas, move everyone outdoors first, then call 911 and SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 from a distance.
- If water is coming up at the meter box or in the street, call EMWD at 800.698.0400.
- Take photos and note the time for the landlord, insurer or tenant records.
- If a backflow assembly is involved, find its last test report; EMWD can tell you what it requires for the property.
Symptoms and what usually causes them
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| White crust on fixtures and heater fittings | Hard water, especially where EMWD's Perris Valley wells supply the area |
| Dock or yard drains overflowing in a storm | Debris or sediment in the drain lines |
| Restroom cores backing up together | Blockage in the shared branch or lateral |
| Meter moving while the building is closed | Leak, running fixture or irrigation fault |
| Short hot water at shift change | Sediment or scale in the heater, or an undersized unit |
Cost factors
Hardness can push maintenance costs up in parts of Perris. EMWD reports its Perris Valley wells, which serve a limited area along Perris Boulevard near the Ramona Expressway, at about 20 grains per gallon, far harder than Mills plant water at 4.7 or Perris Filtration Plant water at 9.9. Buildings in that area tend to need more frequent descaling of heaters, boilers and dish equipment. Beyond water quality, price depends on the size of the system, locating time, access, after-hours scheduling and permits. Development Services, Building takes applications through its online Accela portal and at (951) 943-5003.
Commercial Plumbing questions in Perris
How do we confirm which water agency serves our commercial address?
How does the local water hardness affect commercial water heaters and kitchen equipment?
Does every commercial property need a backflow assembly?
Do warehouses and industrial buildings need different plumbing work?
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