If a pipe bursts in a Highland home, shut the main valve, keep clear of wet outlets, and have the failed section removed and replaced. Water surfacing at the meter or in the street goes to the water agency on your bill, which for much of Highland is East Valley Water District. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Highland.
Highland's homes and water service
Highland sits at the southern base of the San Bernardino Mountains and takes in Highland, East Highland and West Highland. The City's plan-check documents name East Valley Water District as the water agency, and EVWD also reviews sewer connections. Not every address has been confirmed as EVWD, so check your bill, and call whichever agency it names if water is bubbling up at the meter box or the street.
Housing ages vary a lot here. About 44 percent of homes were built before 1980, with a median year built of 1983, according to Point2Homes figures. Older houses can still have galvanized supply pipe or long-serving copper, both more likely to rupture at joints and bends. Newer tracts from the 1980s and 1990s more often fail at connectors and hoses.
Being closer to the mountains, parts of Highland see colder winter nights than the valley floor. Hose bibs, exposed lines on north walls and pipes in unheated garages are the usual frost victims. A frozen pipe often doesn't leak until it thaws, so a crack can stay hidden until the sun warms the wall later in the morning.
Which fix fits?
| What the plumber finds | Common fix | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frost crack in an outdoor faucet or exposed pipe | Replace the fitting or short section | Add insulation or a frost-resistant hose bib |
| Rusted galvanized pipe that split | Replace the run, not just the break | Nearby pipe is often just as worn |
| Failed connector or hose | New connector and shutoff valve | Piping itself usually fine |
| Leak under the slab | Spot repair or reroute | Depends on flooring and access |
Signs of a burst
- Spraying or gushing water with no fixture on
- Ceiling or wall stains that grow quickly
- Pressure suddenly gone at every faucet
- The meter turning with everything shut off
- A soft, wet area in the yard
Timing notes
Cold snaps are the main winter risk, so wrap exposed pipe and disconnect garden hoses before the first frost. In summer, attic lines and plastic connectors take the heat. The City of Highland Building & Safety Division requires permits for plumbing systems, and your plumber can tell you whether the repair calls for one.
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