In Apache Junction, sewer collection and treatment come from the Apache Junction Sewer District, separate from the two water utilities that serve the city. The drain line from a house to the district's sewer is private plumbing that a plumber repairs. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Apache Junction.
Apache Junction conditions
Apache Junction is a Pinal County city near the Superstition Mountains, Goldfield Ghost Town and Canyon Lake. Utilities here are split among several agencies. Sewer comes from the Apache Junction Sewer District, at (480) 941-6754. Water comes from either the Apache Junction Water District or Arizona Water Company, depending on the address, and the city's Water Resources page has a lookup map. If a manhole is overflowing or the backup looks like it's in the street, the sewer district is the call. A problem confined to your home is in your private line.
The city's permit rules specifically address manufactured homes alongside one- and two-family houses. If you live in a manufactured home, there's a drain connection under the home that ties into the building sewer, and that joint and the flexible pieces near it can loosen over time. Site-built homes may have older cast iron or clay lines or newer plastic, depending on age.
Repair choices side by side
| Choice | Fits when | Downside |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing and camera inspection | Slow drains, suspected wipes or grease | Doesn't repair broken pipe |
| Reconnecting or replacing the under-home connection | Leak or separation beneath a manufactured home | Requires crawling under the home |
| Spot repair | One cracked or offset joint in the yard | Small excavation |
| Section replacement or lining | Longer cracked, collapsed or root-filled runs | More work and restoration |
Signs to watch
- Toilets gurgling when the sink or tub drains
- Water backing up into the shower or tub
- A sewage smell under or around the home
- Repeated clogs after the line has been cleared
Timing notes
A home that sits empty for weeks or months, such as a seasonal residence, can show drain problems once it's back in heavy use, because debris dries in the line and traps dry out. Monsoon storms can also expose a cracked line when soil around it gets saturated. If wastewater is coming up, stop using water and call right away. Permits go through Apache Junction Development Services, Building Safety and Inspection, at 480-982-8002. The city's rules say replacing or rearranging pipes, valves or fixtures needs a plumbing permit, so expect one for anything beyond clearing a clog. The plumber you're connected with normally handles the application, which the city takes through its online permitting system.
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