A Rio Verde plumbing inspection is a plumber's check of the water heater, supply and drain lines, fixtures, shutoffs, pressure and backflow device, with a camera run of the drain line if wanted. Many homes date from the community's early decades, so aging parts are a common finding. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Rio Verde.
Rio Verde conditions
Rio Verde is an unincorporated, age-restricted golf community on the Verde River in the far northeast Valley, developed starting in 1973. Its median age is about 72, so homes often change hands from long-time owners, and many have been seasonal residences.
EPCOR supplies water to about 3,100 connections from its own wells, with hardness of 11 to 14 grains per gallon and low levels of naturally occurring arsenic below the federal standard. EPCOR keeps a service line inventory for the system online. Rio Verde Foothills next door is a separate community that is not on this system and relies on hauled water, so make sure the property you're buying is actually in Rio Verde.
We couldn't verify the wastewater provider from an official source, so check a bill to see where sewer service is billed. EPCOR's backflow rules require yearly testing of required assemblies by a certified tester, with reports filed within 30 days.
Repair or replace
| Item | Repair | Replace |
|---|---|---|
| Water heater | Valve, anode or element | Leak or heavy scale |
| Supply connectors | Tighten or reseat | Old braided hoses or bulging lines |
| Shower valve | New cartridge | Corroded or obsolete valve |
| Main drain | Clear a clog | Camera shows damage |
Signs to look for
- Mineral crust on fixtures and glass
- A water heater with no visible install date
- Slow drains after the house sat empty
- Toilets that run or rock
Timing and seasonal notes
If the house has been closed for the summer, ask the plumber to run every fixture and check for dry traps. Permits come from Maricopa County Planning and Development, which no longer requires a permit to replace an existing water heater. For an EPCOR water problem, call 1-800-383-0834. If you smell gas, leave the house, then call 911 and your gas utility or propane supplier.
Ask the plumber to note the water heater's age, a pressure reading and the condition of the shutoff valves in the written findings. Many owners here spend part of the year elsewhere, and a clear list with photos makes it easier to arrange repairs from a distance. Include the location of the main shutoff for whoever checks the house while you're away.
Plumbing Inspection questions in Rio Verde
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