Parlier runs its own water and sewer
The City of Parlier supplies water from its own wells and treats its own sewage at a city wastewater plant, which received state revolving fund financing for an upgrade in 2021. That means water and sewer questions in Parlier go to the city, and Parlier Public Works lists a 24-hour number. Problems inside your property are plumbing jobs, and we handle them.
A backup that affects the street belongs to the city. A backup that stops at your property line belongs to us. Our drain cleaning and sewer line cleaning pages explain how we clear each.
Water qualityWhat Parlier's water report shows
The newest Parlier report on the city's site covers 2023. It lists hardness averaging 53 ppm, with results from 41 to 63, so the water is soft. It also lists 1,2,3-trichloropropane above the legal limit, and the city has treatment projects under way for several wells, with a housing-element note expecting completion of well work by December 2026.
Soft water means little scale on fixtures. Pipe age, pressure and ground movement still cause leaks, and leak detection finds them.
Emergency dispatch around the clock
A licensed plumber is sent to Parlier day or night. Same-day visits are available when schedules allow.
Soft water
Less scale on fixtures, though pipe age and pressure still cause leaks.
Own sewer plant
The city treats its own wastewater and owns the collection system.
Del Rey
The unincorporated community south of Sanger, ZIP 93616, shares our dispatch line.
Neighborhoods and landmarks in Parlier
Parlier's housing element names the South Newmark and South Zediker neighborhoods and the Riverbottom neighborhood, which sits near the Kings River and carries flood risk. Parlier Unified School District's office is at 900 Newmark Avenue, and Heritage Park hosts city events. Major employers include the UC Davis Kearney Agricultural Center and a federal agricultural research center.
The 2020 Census counted 14,576 residents. The Riverbottom area is flagged for flood risk, so after a flood a sewer camera inspection is a sensible check on the line.
Parlier services by what you see
| What you see | Start with | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage in the lowest drain | Sewer line cleaning | Main line blockage |
| Water at the heater | Water heater replacement | Tank failure |
| Warm floor, bill spike | Leak detection | Pressurized leak |
| Toilet overflowing | Toilet repair | Local clog or main line |
For heaters see water heater replacement, and for toilets see toilet repair.
Emergency prepBefore we arrive in Parlier
Burst pipe or active leak
Close the main valve and open a faucet at the lowest point.
Sewage in the house
Stop water use, keep people away and call.
Protect belongings
Lift furniture, move electronics and photograph damage.
Call the 24/7 line
Give the address, the cross street and the problem.
Permits in Parlier
The city's Community Development page covers building permit forms and does not mention plumbing or water heaters. Ask the city whether your job needs a permit. We do not guess at permit rules.
What we seeWhy Parlier calls come in
Most Parlier calls fall into a few groups: a slow or backed-up drain, a water heater that has failed, a leak that shows up as a damp floor or a high bill, and a toilet that will not stop running. A short description of what you see lets the dispatcher send a plumber with the right parts on the first trip.
If the problem is in the street rather than your property, the city's public works office is the right contact. Water on the ground near the meter or a sewer smell outside the property line points to the city's side of the system.
Codes and sourcesRules to know in Parlier
Plumbing in Parlier follows the California Plumbing Code, which is based on the UPC. Plumbing work is done under a C-36 license from the Contractors State License Board, and you can look up any license on the CSLB website.
FAQParlier plumbing questions
Yes. The line answers 24/7 and a licensed plumber is sent to Parlier, same-day when available.
Parlier's ZIP is 93648, which covers the city, including Parlier Avenue and Newmark Avenue. We also cover Del Rey, ZIP 93616, south of Sanger.
The city runs the sewer system, so call Parlier Public Works. We handle the pipe on your property.
Yes. Age, pressure and movement cause leaks, not only hardness.