In a Perris plumbing emergency, close the main, and if you smell gas, leave and call 911 and SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200. Eastern Municipal Water District provides water and sewer and takes outage and trouble calls at 800-698-0400. For leaks, backups and failed equipment on your property, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Perris.
Perris utilities in brief
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is the water and wastewater provider in Perris. It already served most of the city and took over the former City of Perris water and sewer systems, including the Downtown Perris and North Perris systems. That means EMWD is the agency to call for a main break, an outage or a sewer overflow in the street: its trouble line is 800-698-0400, and customer service is 800-426-3693. Leaks and clogs on your property are a plumber's job. EMWD disinfects with chloramine, and hardness varies by source: a limited area along Perris Boulevard near the Ramona Expressway served by EMWD's Perris Valley wells has very hard water, about 20 grains per gallon, while EMWD lists its Mills plant water at about 4.7 and its Perris Filtration Plant water at about 9.9. In the harder areas, scale builds up faster in water heaters and can make valves stick, which is worth knowing before you need to shut one off in a hurry.
Steps to take now
- Leave if you smell gas, then call 911 and SoCalGas from outside.
- Close the main water shutoff and open a low faucet to drain the lines.
- Turn off the water heater at the gas valve or breaker if it is involved.
- Stop running water if any drain is backing up.
- Keep people and pets away from wet floors near outlets.
- Call EMWD if the problem is in the street; call the number on this page if it is on your property.
Reading the symptoms
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Sewage in the tub or shower | Blocked main drain or lateral |
| Rumbling or popping from the heater, then a leak | Sediment and scale buildup, tank failure |
| Low pressure everywhere | Failed pressure regulator or broken line |
| Water in the street | EMWD main or service problem |
| Damp drywall low on a wall | Supply leak in the wall or slab |
Cost factors
- Hour and day. After-hours and holiday calls usually cost more.
- Diagnosis. Recurring backups may need a camera inspection.
- Repair size. A cleared drain is quicker than a replaced section of pipe.
- Permits. City of Perris Development Services, Building, (951) 943-5003, handles permits through its online portal.
Arrival depends on the hour and the plumber's schedule; no time is promised.
Emergency Plumber questions in Perris
Who do I call about a water main break or a leak in the street after hours?
Sewage is backing up into a tub or shower. What should I do first?
The water heater is leaking from the bottom. How urgent is that?
Do after-hours or weekend calls cost more?
More plumbing services in Perris
Emergency Plumber nearby
Sources
Last updated: