Eastern Municipal Water District took over the former City of Perris water system and now serves the whole city, so Perris homes rely on EMWD rather than a well pump. When pressure drops, look at the regulator, the line from the meter or the fixtures; a plumber can also test any private pump equipment a property has. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Perris.
Water service in Perris
EMWD already served about 80 percent of Perris before it took over the City of Perris water and sewer systems. Today EMWD is the water provider citywide, drawing on imported Colorado River and State Water Project supplies plus local groundwater. Some of that groundwater comes from EMWD's Perris Valley wells, which serve a limited area along Perris Boulevard near the Ramona Expressway. Those are district wells, not household ones. Most Perris homes are on utility water rather than private wells.
What to do now
- Check the street. If neighbors have also lost water, call EMWD's trouble line at 800-698-0400.
- Read your meter. With all taps and sprinklers off, a turning dial means a leak on your side.
- Compare fixtures. One weak faucet usually means a clogged aerator, not a supply problem.
- Open the house shutoff fully. A half-closed valve after earlier work is a common culprit.
- Listen for hammering. Banging pipes can mean the pressure regulator has failed.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Whole house weak, neighbors fine | Worn regulator or partly closed shutoff |
| Meter moving with everything off | Leak on the customer line or a running toilet |
| White crust on aerators and showerheads | Mineral scale from hard water |
| Relief valve dripping on the water heater | Pressure too high from a failed regulator |
| Private pump clicking on and off | Pressure tank has lost its air charge |
Scale is worth a note here. EMWD reports about 20 grains per gallon for the Perris Valley wells, very hard on its scale, compared with 4.7 for Mills plant water and 9.9 for the Perris Filtration Plant. Homes near Perris Boulevard and the Ramona Expressway may see more buildup in screens and cartridges.
Cost factors
The price depends on what the plumber finds: a regulator replacement, a spot repair on a buried line, a longer pipe run, descaling or new cartridges, or, on a private pump, a switch, tank or the pump itself. Digging under concrete or landscaping adds time. Plumbing changes may need a permit from City of Perris Development Services, Building, through its online portal. This site is a free referral service, and the plumber you reach is an independent local professional.
Well Pump Repair questions in Perris
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Is the tap water hard here, and does that matter for pumps and tanks?
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