When a pipe bursts in a home in the City of Maricopa, close the main water valve first and keep away from wet outlets. A plumber can then trace the break and replace the failed section or fitting. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Maricopa.
The Maricopa picture
The City of Maricopa, in Pinal County along State Route 347, incorporated in 2003 and is mostly residential subdivisions. Its homes are very new: the median build year is 2007 and fewer than 2 percent predate 1980. Water comes mostly from groundwater wells run by Global Water's Santa Cruz Water Company, while the Maricopa Domestic Water Improvement District serves parts of older Maricopa. Wastewater is handled by Global Water's Palo Verde Utilities. Santa Cruz Water reports hardness averaging about 215 ppm.
What to do first
- Close the main valve where the supply enters the house, or at the meter box if you cannot reach it.
- Drain the lines by opening a tub faucet or hose bib.
- Cut power to an electric water heater or set a gas unit to pilot.
- Keep people and pets out of water near outlets or cords.
- Photograph the damage, then move what you can to a dry room.
- If water is rising at the meter or street, call your water provider: Global Water customer service is (866) 940-1102 on weekdays, and the Domestic Water Improvement District lists (520) 752-7517 for after-hours emergencies.
Symptoms and their usual causes
| You see | Probable cause |
|---|---|
| Water under the kitchen sink or dishwasher | Split supply line or loose compression fitting |
| Wet drywall beside the washer box | Failed washing machine hose or valve |
| Dripping light fixture or ceiling stain | Attic PEX fitting or line failure |
| Floor tile warm to the touch | Hot water leak in the slab |
| Hissing outside and a damp patch near the meter | Yard service line break |
What changes the cost
- Access to the break and how much drywall, ceiling or tile must be opened
- The pipe material and number of fittings to replace
- Whether the yard line needs digging
- Permits through the city's Development Services Building Safety, (520) 316-6920, if the work calls for one
- Calls on nights, weekends or holidays
Because the housing is so new, a full repipe is rarely needed after a single burst. A plumber can explain if they see a pattern pointing to a larger problem.
When you call the number on this page, you'll be connected with an independent plumber who covers the City of Maricopa. Give your subdivision or nearest cross street off SR 347, describe where the water is showing and confirm the main is off. Arrival time depends on the hour and the plumber's schedule.
Burst Pipe Repair questions in Maricopa
Water service here depends on the address. How do I know which utility to call?
Does one burst pipe mean the house needs repiping?
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