About the area

Valley View Street is a north-south arterial on the western side of Buena Park, close to the La Palma and Cypress city lines. Residential neighborhoods sit on both sides, made up largely of single-story tract homes like those found across the city.

Because city lines are close here, it is worth confirming which city your address is in before calling about water service or permits. The plumbing itself follows the same patterns: slab foundations, supply lines that may be decades old, and sewer laterals that may run under front lawns and near street trees.

Common concerns for homes nearby

  • Pinhole leaks in older copper supply lines.
  • Slab leaks, especially on hot-water lines.
  • Roots entering cast-iron or clay laterals near mature trees.
  • Scale from hard water in water heaters and fixtures.
  • Stiff or failing main shutoff valves that have not been turned in years.

Which city to contact

Near a city line, your mailing address may not tell the whole story.

  • IfYour water bill comes from the City of Buena ParkContact Buena Park for water service and meter questions.
  • IfYour water bill comes from another providerContact that provider instead.
  • IfYou are unsure which city issues permits for your addressCheck your property tax records or ask the City of Buena Park.

Preparing for a plumbing problem

  1. Map your shutoffs.Use the shutoff worksheet to record the main, fixture and water heater valves.
  2. Note pipe materials.Look at exposed pipe at the water heater and under sinks.
  3. Know your cleanout.Find the sewer cleanout and keep it clear of plants and storage.
  4. Vet a plumber in advance.Check a contractor's CSLB license at cslb.ca.gov before you need one.

Terms that come up locally

Slab-on-grade
A house built directly on a concrete slab, with some plumbing running beneath it.
Lateral
The sewer pipe from your house to the public sewer main.
Parkway tree
A tree in the strip between sidewalk and street; responsibility varies, so check with the city.
Reroute
Running a new water line through walls or attic to bypass a failed line under the slab.
Map of Valley View Street area. It shows an area, not an office or a job site.

Common questions

Is this area different from the rest of Buena Park?
Plumbing-wise, it shares the same common patterns. The main difference is how close the city lines are, which matters for utility and permit questions.
Who is responsible for a parkway tree's roots in my lateral?
Responsibility varies. Check with the City of Buena Park before acting.
Should I get a sewer camera inspection?
If you have had backups or clogs, or you are buying a home, it is a worthwhile check for an older lateral.

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