The area
Little Saigon is one of the best-known Vietnamese American communities in the country, centered on commercial corridors that cross the Garden Grove and Westminster city line. Shopping plazas, restaurants, bakeries and markets line the main streets, with mid-century single-family tracts and apartment buildings behind them.
Because the neighborhood crosses city boundaries, the first question in any utility issue is which city serves your address. Properties in Garden Grove are served by the City of Garden Grove's water utility; those in Westminster are not. Check your water bill if you are unsure.
Plumbing at a glance
- Property types
- Commercial plazas, restaurants, single-family tracts and apartments
- Housing age
- Many homes from the 1950s to 1970s; check your records
- Foundations
- Mostly slab-on-grade homes
- Sewer laterals
- Clay or cast iron in many older properties
- Water utility
- City of Garden Grove for Garden Grove addresses
- Gas
- SoCalGas
Home or business?
- IfA restaurant kitchen drain backs upThenStop water use at that station; grease buildup is a common cause. Ask about the grease interceptor's maintenance.
- IfA plaza restroom overflowsThenClose the fixture valve and notify the property manager, who usually arranges service for shared lines.
- IfA home's tub fills with sewageThenStop all water use and keep people away; likely a main line or lateral blockage.
- IfAnyone smells gasThenLeave and call 911 or SoCalGas from outside.
Business owners: check before an emergency
- Where the building or unit water shutoff is
- Whether the unit has its own cleanout or shares a line
- Grease interceptor location and cleaning schedule
- Backflow device testing requirements (check with the city)
- Property manager's after-hours contact
Who to contact
| Issue | Contact |
|---|---|
| Water meter or utility-side leak | City of Garden Grove water utility (Garden Grove addresses) |
| Shared plaza plumbing | Property owner or manager |
| Gas smell | 911 or SoCalGas, from outside |
| Private plumbing repairs | A licensed plumber; check the license at cslb.ca.gov |
Common questions
How do I know if my address is in Garden Grove or Westminster?
Your water bill and property tax records show which city serves your address.
Who maintains drains shared by several shops?
Usually the property owner. Check your lease.
Can I send you a request from Little Saigon?
You can fill in our request form, but this is a preview site and the form is not connected yet, so a submission is not sent anywhere. The phone number shown is a temporary placeholder.
General information for Garden Grove, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.