Rialto has been a city since 1911, and old Route 66 still runs through it as Foothill Boulevard, past landmarks like the Wigwam Motel near the San Bernardino line. Today it's a large, mostly built-out city of established neighborhoods, which means most water line replacement in Rialto happens on lots with mature yards, driveways and landscaping already in place.
Check which water provider you have first
Rialto is unusual: it doesn't have a single water supplier. The City of Rialto runs its own water system, West Valley Water District serves other parts of the city, and Fontana Water Company covers a section of the western central area. Your bill tells you which one is yours.
It matters when something goes wrong. A leak in the street or at the meter belongs to your provider, so report it to them. West Valley Water District, for example, states that it is responsible for the street side of the meter. A leak on the pipe running from the meter to your house is normally the homeowner's to fix, and that's the part we help with.
Quick test: turn off every tap and appliance, then look at the meter. If it's still moving, close your main shutoff at the house. Still moving? The leak is most likely on your buried line.
Established lots call for careful digging
In a built-out city, the main line usually runs under things you'd rather not lose: a lawn that's taken years to grow, a concrete walkway, or a driveway. Before any work, the line's route is traced so the plan avoids unnecessary damage. Where the old line has failed in more than one place, trenchless water line replacement can pull a new pipe through with small access pits instead of a long open trench.
If the leak is in one spot, a targeted water line repair may be all you need. You'll get a free quote for the option that fits, and for both where it makes sense to compare.
Water line services in Rialto
- Emergency water line repair for burst lines and flooding yards, any hour.
- Leak detection to find a hidden leak before digging.
- Full replacement of the line from the meter to the house, by trench or trenchless method.
Rialto water line questions
My water bill comes from West Valley Water District, not the City. Does that change anything?
It changes who you call about the street side and the meter. The private line from the meter to your house works the same way whichever provider you have, and we can help with it.
I'm in west Rialto and my bill is from Fontana Water Company. Can you still help?
Yes. Fontana Water Company serves part of Rialto's western central area. As with the other providers, the meter and street side are theirs, and the line from the meter to your house is yours. That private line is what we help repair or replace.
Can the line be replaced without tearing up my driveway?
Often, yes. Depending on the soil and route, a trenchless method or a reroute around the driveway may be possible. The inspection will show what your property allows.