Eastern Municipal Water District is the water and wastewater provider for all of Perris, having taken over the former City of Perris systems, while the drain line from your house to EMWD's sewer is a plumbing matter on your property. A sewer camera inspection films that line and pinpoints roots, cracks, sags or blockages. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Perris.
EMWD already served about 80 percent of Perris before it took over the City of Perris water and sewer systems, including the Downtown Perris and North Perris systems, so it now provides wastewater service citywide. If you suspect the public main, for example when several homes along your street back up together, EMWD lists 800.698.0400 for system outages and trouble calls. A problem limited to your house is almost always in your own drain line, from Perris Boulevard neighborhoods to newer streets off the Ramona Expressway. Slab foundations are standard, so the first stretch of that line usually runs under the floor before it heads out to the yard, and the camera can follow it there from a cleanout or a pulled toilet.
What to do now
- Stop adding water. Skip laundry, showers and the dishwasher so a partial clog does not overflow.
- Check how widespread it is. A single slow drain is usually that fixture. Many at once suggests the main line.
- Talk to a neighbor. If they have the same trouble, call EMWD's trouble line.
- Find the cleanout. A capped pipe near the foundation or in the yard is the easiest entry.
- Clear first, then film. Restored flow is a relief, but the video explains why it stopped.
- Get the spot marked. A surface mark with a depth estimate is what any repair plan starts from.
Symptoms and what they usually mean
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Tub fills when the toilet is flushed | Blockage in the main line past the last fixture |
| Repeat clogs every few months | Roots at a joint or a belly that holds waste |
| Gurgling toilets | Partial restriction forcing air back through the trap |
| Wet, sunken patch in the yard | Broken or separated pipe leaking into soil |
| Slow drains after heavy rain | A weak joint or a line already partly blocked |
Cost factors
- Access through an outside cleanout versus a toilet or roof vent
- Whether a full line has to be opened before the camera goes in
- The distance to the main and the number of turns
- Surface locating and a copy of the footage
- Any repair that follows, permitted through City of Perris Development Services, Building, which takes applications on its online Accela portal and at (951) 943-5003
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Perris
How can I tell which agency handles my sewer?
Do grease and wipes show up on camera?
Can the plumber find the exact spot of the damage from above ground?
Can a camera inspect drain lines under a concrete slab?
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