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Leak, Clog or No Hot Water in North Salt Lake? Who to Call and What to Check
When water is where it should not be, the first call is not always to a plumber. In North Salt Lake, the city, the sewer district and the gas utility each own a different piece. This page sorts out which is which, then covers the plumbing decisions that follow.
Water bill up? Ask Public Works about the meter first
A bill that jumps with no change in use may be a leak, but it may also be a meter or billing question. North Salt Lake's city FAQ sends water meter questions to Public Works at (801) 335-8726, at 642 North 400 West.
Do your own check before you call anyone. Turn off every fixture and appliance, read the meter, wait 15 to 30 minutes and read it again. If the dial moved, water is escaping somewhere.
- If the meter is still moving with the main shutoff closed, the leak is between the meter and the house.
- If it stops with the main closed, the leak is inside the house.
- If it does not move at all, ask Public Works about the meter and the billing period.
The full test and the equipment used afterward are on the water leak detection page.
Sewer backups: which district and which permit
North Salt Lake is served by the South Davis Sewer District, the same district that serves Bountiful, Centerville, West Bountiful and Woods Cross. The District's rules say its approvals are separate from city building permits, and it asks owners to contact it before connecting or repairing a building sewer. Call (801) 295-3469.
That matters when a camera finds a broken line. The plumber can describe the repair, but the District's approval is its own step, and digging also needs a Blue Stakes 811 request with at least 3 business days of notice.
Several drains slow together usually point to the main line. Start with what the camera inspection shows, and see jetting a coated line if the line is coated with grease or scale.
Is the remodel plumbing work a permit job?
North Salt Lake's city FAQ says a building permit is generally required for remodeling that includes plumbing work. It does not list water heaters by name, so the safe move is to ask. The Building Department is at 10 East Center Street, and the permit number the city lists is (801) 335-8721. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ask early if you are moving a toilet, adding a bathroom or replacing a run of pipe, because those are the jobs most likely to need one.
- Ask the plumber whether the quote includes the permit and the inspection.
- Ask who pulls the permit, since that decides who answers to the inspector.
- Keep the permit and inspection record with your home papers.
Pipe replacement is covered on the whole-house repiping page, and fixture moves on the toilet installation page.
Hot water problems and what the supply does to a heater
Water heaters take the most wear of anything in the plumbing system. The local complaint is usually the same: no hot water, a heater that runs out fast or a tank that rumbles when it heats.
Rumbling and short hot water supply often come from sediment and scale. North Salt Lake's own water report is the place to look for its hardness. For the neighboring city of Bountiful, the city report describes the supply as relatively hard, which is a reason to check the heater's age and condition.
The symptom table and the repair-or-replace guidance are on the water heater repair page, and the choice of unit is on the tank replacement page.
Low water pressure: one fixture, one floor or the whole house
Pressure that drops is easier to solve once you know how far it spreads. Test a few fixtures before you call.
- One faucet: usually a clogged aerator or a failing cartridge, not the supply.
- One floor or one bathroom: a partly closed valve, or a failing branch line.
- Every fixture in the house: check the main shutoff and the pressure reducing valve, and ask your neighbors. If the street has the problem, North Salt Lake Public Works is the call.
- Hot water only: look at the water heater, not the supply.
Brown water or pressure that falls over months across many fixtures can point to aging pipe. The repipe or repair comparison explains how to tell.
Notes worth taking before the plumber arrives
A few notes make the first visit more useful. Write down when the problem started, what changed just before it and which fixtures are affected.
Take a photo of the problem and of any label on the equipment, and note the meter reading if a leak is possible. That record helps the plumber find the cause faster and gives you a basis for comparing a second opinion.
Who handles what in North Salt Lake: Public Works, permits, sewer
| Situation | Who to call first |
|---|---|
| Meter or billing question | North Salt Lake Public Works, (801) 335-8726 |
| Permit question for plumbing work | North Salt Lake Building Department, (801) 335-8721 |
| Sewer lateral repair or connection | South Davis Sewer District, (801) 295-3469 |
| Gas smell | Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside |
| Anything that needs a plumber | Call (833) 840-2034 |
Questions to ask before a North Salt Lake job starts
These questions apply to nearly every job in North Salt Lake.
- What is the cause, and can you show me the evidence, such as a photo or a meter reading.
- Does the quote cover the permit, the District approval or the 811 request if they apply.
- What is the warranty on the part and on the labor.
- Is a camera inspection included, or priced on its own.
License details are available on request before work begins. A plumber can be checked on the Utah plumbing license page. Typical ranges are on the plumbing cost ranges, and the plumber confirms a price after seeing the problem.
Give your street and say what is happening.
Call (833) 840-2034North Salt Lake on the map
North Salt Lake is a Davis County city a little over three miles from Bountiful. The person who answers confirms whether your address is in range when you call, so give the street address, not just the town name.
Ready to say what is leaking, clogging or cold?
Call (833) 840-2034 and say what you see and where in North Salt Lake you are. A plumber serving your area takes the call from there.