In Perris, a dripping or stiff faucet usually needs a new cartridge, washer or set of seals, and how fast scale builds depends on which Eastern Municipal Water District source feeds your area. EMWD now serves the whole city with chloramine-treated water. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Perris.
Perris water and faucets
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) took over the former City of Perris water and sewer systems and now provides water and wastewater service citywide. Its supply combines imported Colorado River and State Water Project water with local groundwater. EMWD's 2023 report lists hardness by source: Mills Filtration Plant water averages 4.7 grains per gallon, Perris Filtration Plant water averages 9.9, and the Perris Valley wells, which serve a limited area along Perris Boulevard near the Ramona Expressway, average about 20, which EMWD rates as very hard. Homes on the harder water will see faucet scale build up much faster. EMWD uses chloramine for final disinfection.
What to do now
- Close the stops. Turn the valves under the sink until the flow stops; if they fail, shut the main valve for the house.
- Check the aerator. If the problem is weak or sputtering flow, unscrew it and look for white grit.
- Look before you call. Note whether water comes from the spout, the handle, the base or under the sink.
- Save the old parts. If you have tried a repair, keep the old cartridge or washer; it helps match the replacement.
- Know who to call outside. A leak at the meter or street goes to EMWD's trouble line at 800.698.0400.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Constant drip from the spout | Scaled or worn cartridge, or a washer and seat that no longer seal |
| Stiff, gritty handle | Mineral buildup on the cartridge |
| Leak at the handle | O-rings or packing hardened with age |
| Water in the cabinet | Supply hose, stop valve or faucet base seal |
| Uneven spray | Aerator partly blocked by scale |
Cost factors
- Repair or replace: a cartridge or seal kit costs less in parts and time than a new faucet.
- Scale: on the harder sources, stuck cartridges and nuts take longer to free.
- Faucet design: pull-down and widespread faucets involve more parts.
- Valves: stops or supply lines that need replacing add to the job.
- Timing: after-hours visits cost more.
Permits for larger plumbing work go through City of Perris Development Services, Building, at 135 N. D Street, (951) 943-5003, or the City's online Accela portal. The plumber can tell you whether a faucet replacement needs one.
Faucet Repair questions in Perris
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Can chloramine in the water supply affect faucet seals?
Is a permit needed to repair or swap out a faucet?
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