The City of El Mirage's Wastewater Services collects and treats wastewater for the city, and the drain pipe from a house to the city sewer is a private line that a plumber repairs. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in El Mirage.
El Mirage and its sewer
El Mirage sits on the west bank of the Agua Fria River. It was settled by migrant farm workers in the early 1930s, became a town in 1951 and a city in 1983, and has kept its farming roots while adding industry and new neighborhoods. The city runs its own utilities: its Water Services Division supplies drinking water to El Mirage and the Original Town Site of Surprise, and its Wastewater Services operates the collection system and a wastewater reclamation facility for El Mirage customers.
We didn't find reliable figures on the age of El Mirage's housing, so don't assume what your sewer line is made of. Homes in the older parts of town can have cast iron or clay, while newer subdivisions mostly have plastic. A camera inspection answers the question quickly.
Steps to take now
- Turn off anything using water: washer, dishwasher, irrigation hose bibs, running toilets.
- Look for signs outside. Sewage from a manhole or trouble at several homes on the street points to the city's system, so contact El Mirage Wastewater Services.
- If the problem is just your house, find the capped cleanout near the foundation and make it easy to reach.
- Avoid chemical drain openers in a backed-up line; they rarely clear a main and make the work hazardous.
- Call to be connected with a local plumber, and describe where the water is coming up.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Toilet flush pushes water into the tub | Main building sewer restricted |
| Drains slow everywhere at once | Buildup or roots in the shared line |
| Clog comes back after cleaning | Broken joint, sag or root intrusion |
| Wet patch or odor along the yard | Cracked or separated pipe |
| Gurgling after heavy rain | Stormwater getting into a damaged line |
Cost factors
- Pipe material, depth and the length that's damaged
- Concrete, pavers or block walls over the line
- Whether cleaning is enough or a spot repair, liner or new section is needed
- Cleanout access
- Permits: El Mirage Building Safety says permits are required for some repair work, so the plumber will check whether yours qualifies
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