In San Tan Valley, EPCOR provides wastewater service through its San Tan district, the former Johnson Utilities system. The drain pipe running from your house to EPCOR's main is private plumbing, and a camera inspection shows what is clogging or damaging it. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in San Tan Valley.
San Tan Valley in brief
San Tan Valley was desert and farmland in northern Pinal County that grew quickly after 2000 into a collection of planned communities, including Johnson Ranch, Pecan Creek South, San Tan Heights and Archer Meadows. Voters approved incorporation in 2025, and Pinal County provides building safety, plan review, permitting and inspection services for the new town under intergovernmental agreements. EPCOR runs the wastewater system and its Copper Basin Water Reclamation Facility. Water comes from EPCOR in much of the area and from the Town of Queen Creek in some parts, so confirm providers by address.
What to do now
- If water is coming up in a tub or shower, stop running water in the house.
- Ask a neighbor whether their drains are fine. If several homes are affected, contact EPCOR.
- Locate the cleanout, usually a capped pipe near the front or side of the house.
- Note which fixtures backed up and in what order.
- Call to have the line opened and filmed.
Symptom and likely cause
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Lowest shower fills when the toilet flushes | Blockage in the main line past the branch drains |
| Clogs return every few weeks | A sag or separated joint holding debris |
| Whole house slow after a landscape project | Pipe damaged or shifted during digging |
| Odor near the cleanout | Missing or cracked cap, or a leaking joint |
| Kitchen and laundry drains sluggish | Grease and lint coating the line |
Cost factors
- Whether the cleanout is buried under gravel or easy to open
- Clearing the line before filming if it is full
- Run length from the house to the street
- Locating and marking a defect, plus a copy of the video
Since so much of San Tan Valley was built after 2000, most lines here are plastic, and the usual findings are settling and joint problems rather than corrosion. Bellies left by settled backfill, joints that slipped as the ground moved, and pipe disturbed when pools or block walls went in are the findings to expect. If repair is needed, the permit runs through the Pinal County building services that serve the town. Ask for the video and the marked locations so any repair quote can be compared against what the camera actually showed, and keep the file with your home records.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in San Tan Valley
How do I find out who handles sewer service at my address?
Can a fairly new house have problems a camera would find?
Do I need a permit for a camera inspection?
Does a backed-up line have to be cleared before the camera goes in?
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