Along Artesia Boulevard

Artesia Boulevard is a long arterial shared with Cerritos and other cities to the west. In Buena Park it passes residential neighborhoods and commercial strips. Because it crosses city boundaries, it is worth confirming which city serves your address before calling about water, sewer or permits.

Many homes near the boulevard are single-family houses from the postwar decades, typically on slabs. Expect the same combination found across Buena Park: cast-iron drains under the floor, a clay or cast-iron lateral to the street, and some sections replaced with plastic pipe over the years.

Terms you will hear on a sewer call

Lateral
Your pipe from the house to the public sewer.
Cleanout
A capped access point into the drain or lateral.
Root nozzle
A jetting head designed to cut roots inside the pipe.
Lining
A new pipe formed inside the old one without digging its full length.

Where to start

  • IfOne fixture is slowThenLikely a branch clog; a snake may be enough.
  • IfSeveral fixtures are slow or the lowest drain overflowsThenSuspect the lateral; stop water use and get it inspected.
  • IfYour log shows backups every few monthsThenAsk about roots and a camera inspection.
  • IfSeveral neighbors have backups at onceThenContact the city about the public main.

Contacts

Buena Park addresses
City of Buena Park for water, sewer and permits
Near the city line
Confirm your city on your water or tax bill
Gas
SoCalGas; for a gas smell, leave and call 911 or SoCalGas from outside
Licenses
cslb.ca.gov

Getting ready for a jetting visit

  • Clear access to the cleanout
  • Move cars or items from the work area
  • Have your symptom log ready
  • Ask for camera passes before and after
  • Keep pets indoors and away from the work
Map of Artesia Boulevard. It shows an area, not an office or a job site.

Common questions

Is Artesia Boulevard in Buena Park or Cerritos?

Both. The boulevard runs through several cities, so check which city your address is in.

Are homes here built on slabs?

Many postwar homes in the area are slab-on-grade, but check your own.

Do I need to be home for jetting?

It helps, so you can show access points and review the footage.

General information for Buena Park, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.