Sun City homes are slab-built, so a sump pump is rare here; when one exists, it usually drains a low patio, a pool or spa equipment pit, or a below-grade space in a community or commercial building. For seasonal owners, the risk is a pump failing during monsoon season while nobody is home. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Sun City.
What happens when you call
You are connected with an independent plumber who serves Sun City. Describe what is happening: water in the pit, the pump silent or running nonstop, or water reaching a patio door. If you are calling from out of state about a seasonal home, say so and give the name of a neighbor or caretaker who can open the house. The plumber will check power and the GFCI, lift the float to test the switch, look at the check valve and follow the discharge pipe to where it empties.
If an ejector serves a lower-level bathroom in a community building or business, the plumber will also check the vent and the lid seal.
Cost factors
- One part, such as a float or valve, versus the whole pump
- Sump pump or sewage ejector
- Sand and debris in the basin after months of disuse
- Rerouting a discharge line that empties near the house
- A high-water alarm with remote alerts for an empty home
Sun City conditions
Sun City is an unincorporated Del Webb retirement community that opened in 1960, popular with snowbirds and known for its golf courses, recreation centers and the Sun Bowl Amphitheatre. It borders Peoria, Youngtown, El Mirage and Surprise. Some homes date to the early years of the community, but basements were never part of the design.
EPCOR provides both water and wastewater here, serving Sun City and Youngtown from one water system. EPCOR inspects the sewer mains and manholes in the Sun City area, and the sewer is for wastewater only, so sump discharge belongs on the ground. If you want a backup that runs on water pressure, EPCOR makes the customer responsible for backflow assemblies, with annual testing by a certified tester. Building permits come from Maricopa County Planning and Development, since Sun City has no city government. EPCOR Customer Care is 1-800-383-0834.
Before you leave for the summer
- Have the pump tested and the basin cleaned
- Leave the pump circuit on
- Confirm the discharge end is clear of gravel and plants
- Give a neighbor a key and the plumber's number
- Consider an alarm that can text you
Sump Pumps questions in Sun City
Do many homes here actually have a sump pump?
What does a high-water alarm do, and do I need one?
Do I need a permit to replace a sump or ejector pump?
Who handles sewage coming back from the public main?
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