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Water damage help in Temecula, CA

Temecula's homes range from 1980s neighborhoods near Old Town and Meadowview to master-planned communities like Redhawk, Paloma del Sol, Harveston and Wolf Creek. Most sit on concrete slabs, and many are reaching the age when original water heaters, supply lines and fixtures start to fail.

Common leaks in Temecula homes

• Water heaters past 10–12 years. Original tanks in 2000s-era homes are a leading cause of garage and closet floods.
• Slab leaks. On slab foundations, a pinhole leak in a buried pipe can show up as a warm spot on the floor or a jump in your water bill.
• Hillside water pressure. Homes on hills and lower elevations can see high pressure that stresses fixtures and hoses.
• Hard water. Scale shortens the life of water heaters, faucets and appliances.

Your water district

Most of Temecula is served by Rancho California Water District, and some eastern areas by Eastern Municipal Water District. Your bill shows which one serves you; call them about meter issues or problems on the street side of the meter.

• Rancho California Water District
• Eastern Municipal Water District

If water is coming in now

1. Shut off the nearest fixture valve or the main.
2. Stay clear of water near outlets, panels or appliances.
3. Photograph everything before cleanup.
4. Call your insurer and a restoration company.

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