Emergency Plumbing in Fresno, CA

Who to call in Fresno

Leaks on the street side of the water meter, a broken main or no water on the whole street are for the water utility: in Fresno that is City of Fresno. Check its website or your water bill for its emergency line.

Leaks, backups and failures on your side of the meter, inside the house or in your sewer lateral, are a plumber's job. Call us and we connect you with an independent, licensed plumbing company that handles emergency calls in Fresno; when they can arrive depends on that company and the time of day.

Reporting a water emergency in Fresno

• The City of Fresno lists (559) 621-1100 for after-hours water emergencies. City-related emergencies can also be reported through the FresGO app or by dialing 3-1-1 within city limits or 559-621-CITY (2489). During business hours, water leaks and pressure problems go to (559) 621-5300. [3]
• If a Fresno homeowner cannot turn off their water supply, the Water Division will do a shut-off on request at (559) 621-5300. Restoring service (turn-ons) is handled only during working hours as staff is available, and an after-hours turn-on may carry a service charge. The city recommends testing the main valve occasionally. [4]
• The City of Fresno lists (559) 621-1100 as its after-hours water emergency number. During regular hours, leaks and other water concerns can be reported to the City's 311 Center by dialing 3-1-1 within city limits or (559) 621-CITY (2489), or through the FresGO mobile app, which the City offers for reporting City-related emergencies and other issues. [5]
• The City of Fresno owns the water distribution system that delivers potable water to homes and businesses in its service area, including water mains, service connections, fire hydrants, valves and water meters. The Water Distribution section maintains this infrastructure and performs daily mainline and service line repairs. The Water Division's line for leaks, pressure problems and water quality is (559) 621-5300. [6]

Other common plumbing calls in Fresno

• Water Heater Replacement: heaters in older homes reach end of life, and sediment speeds it up.
• Repiping: older homes may still have galvanized supply lines that restrict flow and leak.
• Leak Detection: slab-on-grade homes hide supply line leaks under floors.

Fresno facts behind this page

• Fresno's water comes from groundwater, drawn from 271 metered wells, and surface water treated at facilities opened in 2004, 2015 and 2018, which have balanced the supply away from the aquifer. [1]
• The median home in Fresno was built in 1982. [2]
• About 47% of Fresno's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [2]
• The City of Fresno lists (559) 621-1100 for after-hours water emergencies. City-related emergencies can also be reported through the FresGO app or by dialing 3-1-1 within city limits or 559-621-CITY (2489). During business hours, water leaks and pressure problems go to (559) 621-5300. [3]
• If a Fresno homeowner cannot turn off their water supply, the Water Division will do a shut-off on request at (559) 621-5300. Restoring service (turn-ons) is handled only during working hours as staff is available, and an after-hours turn-on may carry a service charge. The city recommends testing the main valve occasionally. [4]
• The City of Fresno lists (559) 621-1100 as its after-hours water emergency number. During regular hours, leaks and other water concerns can be reported to the City's 311 Center by dialing 3-1-1 within city limits or (559) 621-CITY (2489), or through the FresGO mobile app, which the City offers for reporting City-related emergencies and other issues. [5]
• The City of Fresno owns the water distribution system that delivers potable water to homes and businesses in its service area, including water mains, service connections, fire hydrants, valves and water meters. The Water Distribution section maintains this infrastructure and performs daily mainline and service line repairs. The Water Division's line for leaks, pressure problems and water quality is (559) 621-5300. [6]