Need a plumber in El Dorado County? Homes here run from 500 feet in El Dorado Hills to over 6,000 feet at Lake Tahoe, on district water, wells and septic. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a California-licensed plumber, or pick your community below.
Water, Sewer and Permits in El Dorado County
The El Dorado Irrigation District serves more than 100,000 people across over 220 square miles, from El Dorado Hills to Pollock Pines. All of its water is Sierra surface water.
Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park supplies nearly half of the main system and feeds Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Diamond Springs and Placerville. El Dorado Hills mostly gets Folsom Lake water.
El Dorado County Communities With Local Plumbing Guides
- El Dorado Hills, CAFirst water heater replacements · Slab leaks · Water pressure problems
- Cameron Park, CAWater heater replacement · Frozen pipes · Pressure problems
- Shingle Springs, CAFrozen pipes · Well pump problems · Water heater replacement
- Diamond Springs, CAFrozen pipes · Old pipe · Water heater replacement
- Placerville, CAOld pipe downtown · Frozen pipes · Water heater replacement
- South Lake Tahoe, CAFrozen and burst pipes · Vacation home leaks · Water heater problems
Wells and Septic Outside the District
Much of rural El Dorado County has no public water or sewer. The county's Environmental Management Department permits wells and septic systems, and a building permit there needs a well production report and an approved septic design. On a well, no water usually means the pump, pressure switch or tank, which a plumber or pump contractor repairs.
Elevation Changes Everything
- El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park: slab homes, water heaters and pressure regulators.
- Placerville and Diamond Springs: older houses, steep lots and long sewer laterals.
- Pollock Pines and above: snow, frozen pipes and wells.
- South Lake Tahoe: hard freezes every winter and its own utility district.
Water Provider, Home Age and Hardness by El Dorado County Community
| Community | Water provider | Median home built | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Hills | El Dorado Irrigation District | 2002 | Not published |
| Cameron Park | El Dorado Irrigation District | 1987 | Not published |
| Shingle Springs | El Dorado Irrigation District or private well | 1981 | Not published |
| Diamond Springs | El Dorado Irrigation District | 1981 | Not published |
| Placerville | City of Placerville (buying from EID) or El Dorado Irrigation District, by address | 1975 | Not published |
| South Lake Tahoe | South Tahoe Public Utility District | 1973 | Not published |
Other Places in El Dorado County
El Dorado County also includes Pollock Pines, Camino, El Dorado, Rescue, Georgetown and Cool. These places don't have their own guide yet. Call the same number and ask whether a plumber covers your address.
Plumbing Services Available in El Dorado County
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.
Questions About Plumbers in El Dorado County
Who supplies water in El Dorado County?
The El Dorado Irrigation District serves the western slope from El Dorado Hills to Pollock Pines. South Lake Tahoe has its own utility district, and many rural homes use private wells.