Need a plumber in Sacramento County? More than 20 water districts and one large sewer district serve the county, so who to call depends on your address. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a California-licensed plumber, or pick your community below for local details.
Water, Sewer and Permits in Sacramento County
Sacramento County has over 20 public and private water providers. The Sacramento County Water Agency serves Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova and unincorporated areas such as Laguna-Vineyard, Mather-Sunrise and Arden Park-Sierra Oaks. Other areas have their own districts or city utilities.
The Sacramento Area Sewer District, known as SacSewer, serves homes and businesses throughout the unincorporated county and several cities.
Sacramento County Communities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Sacramento, CAOld pipes in historic neighborhoods · Tree roots in sewer lines · Water heater replacement
- Elk Grove, CAFirst water heater replacements · Slab leaks · Drain clogs
- Rancho Cordova, CAWater heater replacement · Slab leaks · Old pipe
- Citrus Heights, CAWater heater replacement · Slab leaks · Drain clogs
- Folsom, CAPinhole leaks in copper · Water heater replacement · Slab leaks
- Arden-Arcade, CAOld pipe · Slab leaks · Water heater replacement
- Carmichael, CAOld pipe · Root intrusion · Water heater replacement
- Fair Oaks, CARoot intrusion · Old pipe · Water heater replacement
- Orangevale, CAWater heater replacement · Old pipe · Long service lines
- North Highlands, CAOld pipe · Slab leaks · Water heater replacement
- Antelope, CAWater heater replacement · Slab leaks · Drain clogs
- Rio Linda, CAOld pipe · Long service lines · Water heater replacement
- Foothill Farms, CASlab leaks · Water heater replacement · Old pipe
- Florin, CAWater heater replacement · Slab leaks · Drain clogs
- Vineyard, CAFirst water heater replacements · Slab leaks · Drain clogs
- Rosemont, CAWater heater replacement · Slab leaks · Old pipe
- Gold River, CAWater heater replacement · Slab leaks · Worn valves and supply lines
- Rancho Murieta, CAWater heater replacement · Slab leaks · Frozen pipes
- La Riviera, CAWater heater replacement · Old pipe · Root intrusion
- Parkway, CAOld pipe · Slab leaks · Water heater replacement
- Lemon Hill, CAOld pipe · Sewer backups · Water heater replacement
- Galt, CAWater heater replacement · Slab leaks · Scale from well water
Who Handles What in Unincorporated Sacramento County
- Water main break or meter leak: the water district named on your bill.
- Sewer main backup: SacSewer.
- Sewer connection permit: SacSewer's permit unit, with counters at the county's building assistance centers.
- Leaks and clogs on your side of the meter or the sewer connection: a plumber.
One County, Many Kinds of Housing
Midtown Sacramento has houses from the early 1900s with galvanized pipe and clay sewer laterals. Arden-Arcade, Carmichael and Citrus Heights are mostly 1950s through 1970s ranch homes on slabs. Elk Grove, Vineyard and Folsom's newer tracts were built after 1990. The city guides on this page describe the usual plumbing problems in each.
Water Provider, Home Age and Hardness by Sacramento County Community
| Community | Water provider | Median home built | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | City of Sacramento Department of Utilities | 1977 | Soft to moderately hard |
| Elk Grove | Elk Grove Water District or Sacramento County Water Agency, by area | 2000 | Not published |
| Rancho Cordova | Golden State Water, California American Water, Sacramento County Water Agency or City of Folsom, by area | 1979 | Not published |
| Citrus Heights | Citrus Heights Water District, California American Water or Sacramento Suburban Water District, by area | 1977 | Not published |
| Folsom | City of Folsom Environmental and Water Resources | 1997 | Slightly hard |
| Arden-Arcade | Sacramento Suburban Water District | 1966 | Varies with the blend of well and surface water |
| Carmichael | Carmichael Water District | 1972 | Not published |
| Fair Oaks | Fair Oaks Water District (parts served by Sacramento Suburban Water District) | 1977 | Not published |
| Orangevale | Orange Vale Water Company | 1976 | Not published |
| North Highlands | Sacramento Suburban Water District (other providers in parts) | 1971 | Not published |
| Antelope | California American Water or Sacramento Suburban Water District, by area | 1993 | Not published |
| Rio Linda | Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District | 1969 | Not published |
| Foothill Farms | Sacramento Suburban Water District or California American Water, by area | 1977 | Not published |
| Florin | Florin County Water District or another provider, by area | 1984 | Not published |
| Vineyard | Sacramento County Water Agency (Zone 40) | 2000 | Not published |
| Rosemont | California American Water | 1977 | Not published |
| Gold River | Golden State Water Company (Cordova system) | 1991 | Not published |
| Rancho Murieta | Rancho Murieta Community Services District | 1990 | Not published |
| La Riviera | Varies by address; see the county lookup | 1975 | Not published |
| Parkway | California American Water (other providers in parts) | 1964 | Not published |
| Lemon Hill | Varies by address; see the county lookup | 1964 | Not published |
| Galt | City of Galt Utilities Division | 1994 | Not published |
Other Places in Sacramento County
Sacramento County also includes Isleton, Walnut Grove, Wilton, Herald and Elverta. 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento County
Who supplies water in unincorporated Sacramento County?
It depends on the address. More than 20 districts and companies serve the county, including the Sacramento County Water Agency. Your bill names your provider.
Who do I call for a sewer backup in Sacramento County?
In the unincorporated county and several cities, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) maintains the sewer mains. The line from your house to the main is the owner's.