If a pipe bursts in your San Tan Valley home, shut the main water valve first and keep everyone away from wet outlets. A plumber can then find the failed pipe or fitting and replace it. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in San Tan Valley.
A quick local picture
San Tan Valley, once farmland and open desert in northern Pinal County, is now largely planned communities such as Johnson Ranch, San Tan Heights and Pecan Creek South. Water service depends on the address. EPCOR runs both water and wastewater across much of the area through its San Tan districts, the systems formerly known as Johnson Utilities, while the Town of Queen Creek supplies water only to some San Tan Valley neighborhoods. EPCOR Customer Care is 1-800-383-0834. EPCOR's San Tan system runs on groundwater with hardness of 15 to 18 grains per gallon.
Steps to take right away
- Find the main shutoff, typically where the supply enters the house near the garage or an outside wall, and close it.
- Open a tub faucet or outside spigot to relieve pressure still in the lines.
- Shut off power to an electric water heater, or turn a gas unit to pilot.
- Stay out of standing water near outlets, cords or appliances.
- If water is rising at the meter box or in the street, call whichever utility serves your address.
- Take photos of the leak and damage, then start moving belongings out of the way.
Matching symptoms to causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Water spraying under a kitchen or bath sink | Burst supply connector or angle stop |
| Ceiling stain spreading in a single-story home | Attic line or fitting failure |
| Puddle at the base of the water heater | Failed connector, relief line or tank |
| Warm floor tile with no obvious source | Hot water line leaking under the slab |
| Soggy patch near the meter box | Break in the yard service line |
Hard water is a factor here. Scale builds up in valves and connectors, which are often the first pieces to let go.
What shapes the cost
- Where the pipe is: open garage walls are easier than tiled showers or the slab.
- What it is made of, and how many fittings must be replaced.
- Whether drywall, ceiling or yard has to be opened.
- Permits: the Town of San Tan Valley now handles building processes inside its limits, with Pinal County providing permitting and inspection services under agreements with the Town.
- Night, weekend and holiday calls generally cost more.
Burst Pipe Repair questions in San Tan Valley
Water service here depends on the address. How do I know which utility to call?
What should I do with the water heater after shutting off the main?
Does hard water make pipes fail sooner?
Does repairing a burst pipe need a permit?
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