In Perris, a hidden leak usually shows up on your Eastern Municipal Water District bill or as a meter that keeps moving with every tap off. A plumber can test your system and pinpoint the leak before any wall, floor or yard is opened. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Perris.
Perris water at a glance
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is the water and sewer provider for all of Perris. It already served most of the city and took over the former City of Perris water and sewer systems, so there is one utility to call no matter where in town you live. EMWD customer service is 800.426.3693, and system outages or trouble calls go to 800.698.0400. Leaks at the meter or in the street go to EMWD; leaks on your side of the meter are generally a job for a plumber.
What to do now
- Turn off every faucet, appliance and the irrigation controller.
- Find your meter, note the reading, and check it again after 30 to 60 minutes of no use.
- If it moved, close the main shutoff at the house and check once more. A meter that stops points inside; one that keeps going points to the yard line.
- Drop food coloring into each toilet tank and wait 15 minutes without flushing.
- Walk the floors barefoot for warm spots and check under sinks and around the water heater.
- If water is spraying or pooling inside, shut off the main and call now.
Symptom guide
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Tank refills without a flush | Flapper or fill valve not sealing |
| Warm tile or slab | Hot water line leaking beneath the floor |
| White crust on a valve or fitting | Slow drip leaving minerals behind |
| Wet, green strip from meter to house | Break in the private service line |
| Ceiling stain under a bathroom | Supply fitting, drain or shower valve leak |
| Puddles near sprinkler heads | Cracked lateral or a valve that won't close |
Cost factors
EMWD treats its water with chloramine, which can be harder on some rubber flappers and washers, so the simplest leaks often turn out to be worn fixture parts. Hardness also varies: 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 its Mills plant water. Beyond that, cost depends on how many sections must be tested, whether the leak is under a slab, in a wall or underground, the detection tools used, the repair method and any permit through City of Perris Development Services, Building.
Leak Detection questions in Perris
How do I find out which water provider serves my address?
Water is pooling at the meter box or the curb. Who should I call?
Does hard water have anything to do with leaks?
Can a toilet that keeps running really waste much water?
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