The corridor

Beach Boulevard is a major north-south route through the western part of La Habra, lined with businesses and close to residential streets of single-family homes and apartments. La Habra's borders with La Mirada and Fullerton are nearby, and city lines do not always follow obvious landmarks.

Your city and water provider decide who handles the meter, the sewer main and the permit. Your mailing address and the nearest street name can point you the wrong way.

Confirming your city and utility

  1. Check your water bill.The bill names your water provider and its contact number. Write it on your shutoff map.
  2. Check your property tax bill.It shows the jurisdiction your property is in.
  3. Ask the city.If you are still unsure, call La Habra city hall or the neighboring city to confirm.

Plumbing traits to expect nearby

Housing age
Mixed; many older single-family homes and apartments. Check your own year built.
Supply pipes
Copper or galvanized in older, un-repiped homes
Foundations
Mostly slab-on-grade
Sewer laterals
Older clay or cast iron in original construction
Gas
SoCalGas serves the area

Who to call

  • IfYou smell gasThenLeave and call 911 or SoCalGas from outside.
  • IfWater is leaking at the meter or in the streetThenCall the water provider listed on your bill.
  • IfSeveral neighbors have sewer backups at onceThenCall the city that serves your address.
  • IfThe problem is inside your home or on your lotThenClose your main and call a licensed plumber.

Near a busy road

  • Know where your meter box is; on some lots it may be near a driveway or sidewalk with traffic nearby.
  • Keep the meter box lid clear so you can open it quickly.
  • If the meter is in a risky spot near traffic, rely on the house shutoff first.
  • Tenants should keep their property manager's after-hours number handy.
Map of Beach Boulevard. It shows an area, not an office or a job site.

Common questions

My mailing address says La Habra. Am I definitely in the city?

Usually, but not always. Check your tax bill or ask the city to be sure.

Does it matter which city I am in for an emergency?

For the immediate steps, no: shut off water, stay safe from gas and sewage. It matters for utility contacts and permits.

Who supplies gas here?

SoCalGas serves the area.

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