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El Paso County

Plumber in El Paso, TX

El Paso is a desert city on the Rio Grande with very hard water, hot summers and occasional hard freezes. Water conservation is a way of life here, and the city runs one of the largest inland desalination plants in the world.

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El Paso homes and their plumbing

Sunset Heights and Kern Place have early 1900s homes with older pipe. Most of the city is mid-century and newer slab construction.

Water and sewer

El Paso Water provides water, wastewater and stormwater service, drawing from the Rio Grande, groundwater and desalinated brackish water.

Permits

Plumbing permits are issued by the City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department.

Local plumbing issues in El Paso

01

Very hard water

Scale shortens water heater life and clogs fixtures; softeners are common.

02

Desert freezes

Winter cold snaps freeze exposed pipes in homes built for heat.

03

Water conservation

Watering rules and tiered rates make leaks expensive.

04

Older homes near downtown

Sunset Heights and Kern Place homes often have galvanized supply and older drains that corrode.

05

Outdoor plumbing

Exposed outdoor pipes and evaporative coolers need freeze protection on cold desert nights.

06

Slab construction across the city

Most El Paso homes built since the 1950s sit on slabs, and supply lines under the floor can develop leaks as hard water and soil movement take their toll. Warm spots on the floor and a meter that keeps moving are the usual signs.

Find a plumber near you in El Paso

Plumbers on Thawline work across El Paso and El Paso County, including Kern Place, Sunset Heights, Westside, Northeast, Eastside, Upper Valley. Check your ZIP code below; if it's covered, one call reaches a licensed plumber who works in your neighborhood.

El Paso ZIP codes: 79901 · 79902 · 79903 · 79904 · 79905 · 79907

Common plumbing calls in El Paso

Also available in El Paso: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.

El Paso at a glance

County
El Paso County
Neighborhoods
Kern Place, Sunset Heights, Westside, Northeast, Eastside, Upper Valley
ZIP codes
79901, 79902, 79903, 79904, 79905, 79907
Water provider
El Paso Water provides water, wastewater and stormwater service, drawing from the Rio Grande, groundwater and desalinated brackish water..
Availability
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Common calls
Water heater replacement, Leak detection, Tankless water heaters

El Paso plumbing questions

Who provides water in El Paso?

El Paso Water provides water, wastewater and stormwater service, drawing from the Rio Grande, groundwater and desalinated brackish water.

Who issues plumbing permits in El Paso?

Plumbing permits are issued by the City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department.

Is there a plumber near me in El Paso?

Yes. Licensed plumbers on Thawline serve El Paso, including Kern Place, Sunset Heights, Westside, Northeast. Call or send a request and you'll be connected with one who works in your ZIP code.

Which El Paso ZIP codes are covered?

Covered ZIP codes include 79901, 79902, 79903, 79904, 79905, 79907. Enter yours in the ZIP checker to confirm.

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