Faucet Repair in Fallbrook, CA

Signs it's time for a repair

• A drip that continues with the handle fully closed
• Water seeping around the handle or the spout base
• One tap running much weaker than the rest
• A handle that sticks, grinds or wobbles
• Moisture or stains on the cabinet floor under the sink
• A yard faucet or hose bib that drips at the stem

Local conditions in Fallbrook

Fallbrook Public Utility District provides water, wastewater and recycled water across a 28,000-acre area. Edges of the Fallbrook area fall in Rainbow Municipal Water District instead, so check the bill. FPUD blends imported Colorado River and State Water Project water, treated at Metropolitan's Lake Skinner plant, with local Santa Margarita River water. The Mission Resource Conservation District describes the local groundwater portion as treated with reverse osmosis and UV. FPUD's annual water quality report is where to look for mineral content if you see scale.

FPUD's FAQ says leaks on the property's side of the meter are the customer's to repair, while the District handles leaks at the meter, in the street or at a hydrant. The meter is usually near the front of the lot facing the street. That makes every faucet, hose bib and yard hydrant on your parcel your responsibility.

Yard faucets and hose bibs on Fallbrook properties see summer heat and the occasional inland frost, and grit stirred up after any work on the service line can clog aerators and cartridges. Fallbrook is an unincorporated community, so any permit for larger plumbing changes goes through the County of San Diego.

What affects the cost

• Cartridge or seal kit compared with a new faucet
• Availability of parts for the brand
• Number of outdoor faucets that need attention
• Stuck or leaking stop valves and supply lines
• Travel distance to outlying parcels

What happens when you call

You will be connected with an independent plumber who works in the Fallbrook area. Describe the faucet and the leak, and mention any yard faucets that also need checking. If a faucet will not stop running, close the house shutoff first. For a leak at the meter or in the street, call FPUD at (760) 728-1125.