Professional Fairview Plumbers
When the water system was constructed in 1966, it ensured that the growing Town of Fairview would have plenty of water from Lake Lavon. Now, with around 10,000 residents, the need for clean water and working plumbing is more important than ever.
We enjoy working in the beautiful Town of Fairview and serving its residents. Every day, we strive for excellence in our work. We believe our pride in our level of plumbing service is of the caliber as the pride Fairview residents take in their homes and their community. On this page, you will find more information that will hopefully be helpful regarding your home and plumbing.
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Did You Know The City Of Fairview Offers Rebates To Residents?
Is your water pressure so low that you have to dance around in your shower to get wet, or is it so high that it almost knocks you off your feet? Either way, there’s a good chance we can help! Save up to $150 on the installation of a pressure-reducing valve!
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Pressure Reduction Rebate Program
Rebate Information:
- A rebate is available for the purchase price or $150 of the PRV, whichever is less.
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Sewer treatment and the water you use are both charged on your water bill, but there is an important difference between these two charges. While water usage is directly measured by your water meter, the sewage is only an estimate based on your water usage. The average number of gallons used monthly from December to March estimates how much water goes down the drain. (They use the Winter months to avoid measuring the water used for irrigation.)
In communities where the HOA manages and provides the irrigation water, this is usually metered separately, and the homes or townhomes have special water usage rates.
Learn all about the Fairview water bill here on their website. Fairview rounds the water usage for billing to the nearest 1,000 gallons.
If you have a large water leak that would result in a significant bill increase, Fairview has a leak adjustment process that can save you money. You need to fill out a Leak Adjustment Form and bring a copy of your plumbing receipt to the Town Hall. You can only take advantage of this adjustment once per calendar year, and you have to do it within thirty days of the repair.
If you think you have a leak but aren’t sure, Fairview has a helpful PDF that goes through some basic troubleshooting information. The information gathered by following these steps will help us give more accurate pricing over the phone when you call.
Your water meter is most likely manufactured by a “Master Meter.” It will probably be in front of the house, down by the street. It should be under a black plastic or metal lid labeled on it. This type of meter can be read without physically opening the meter lid.
Water Quality
Fairview’s water is purchased from the North Texas Municipal Water District and sourced from Lake Lavon (Wylie water treatment plant). Like most North Texas water, it is pretty “hard,” with an average total hardness of 114-191 PPM.
As their website states:
To read the latest water quality consumer confidence report, check out this PDF.
Some have complained that the water tastes/smells different at different times of the year. This is relatively normal. The Lake Lavon water source is subject to “algal blooms” that usually occur during the summer. These blooms affect how you experience the tap water in your home.
Fairview has a form you can fill out to complain about water quality here.
Water Restrictions
Preventing water waste is an important civic responsibility in Fairview. That’s why an ordinance currently prohibits watering the lawn between 9:00 in the morning and 7:00 at night during the hot months (April-October). If the lawn is watered during this time, it evaporates into the air without benefiting the yard.
Also, in the spirit of saving water, Fairview offers several credits or rebates to encourage and reward investments in this goal.
If you install a rain barrel to water your lawn and plants, you will save on your water bill and get credit for it. Read about that in this PDF.
You can also get a credit for purchasing a qualifying water-efficient washing machine. Read about it in this PDF.
Finally, if your home has high water pressure (over 90 psi), you qualify for the Fairview Pressure Reducing Valve Rebate. Read more about it in this PDF.
Plumbing Code Requirements
The standard of the Internal Plumbing Code (published every few years by the ICC) is gaining a lot of traction throughout the United States, and North Texas is no exception. In the Fairview Code of Ordinances, the 2012 edition of the IPC is the official plumbing standard.
Each city can adopt specific “code amendments” to enforce variations from the plumbing code. Fairview is part of the North Central Texas Council of Governments and has a list of recommended amendments. For example, Fairview has required expansion tanks on all new water heater installations in the Heritage Ranch community.
Legacy must stay in contact with the city for “pulling permits” while performing various plumbing services, such as water heater installations. The city inspects our work once these permits are pulled to ensure code compliance. We do things “by the book,” so we constantly update our list of especially enforced code amendments required by city building inspectors.
Natural Gas Service
The town of Fairview uses both Atmos and Coserv for its natural gas supply. Check to see which company supplies gas to your home. The gas meter is usually located in the alleyway behind the house or right next to the house on one side or the other. These meters and the piping that connects to them are usually painted green or gray.
If Atmos or Coserv detects a gas leak in your system, they will probably shut off the gas to your residence until a licensed plumber can discover and repair the issue. Feel free to call us for more information on resolving gas leaks.
Plumbing Problems in Fairview
Here are a few interesting statistics on homes and home ownership:
- Almost 80% of Fairview residents own their homes instead of renting.
- Fairview is a very popular choice for retirees, with many residents older than 65.
- Around 70% of the homes in Fairview were built in the last 20 years.
Because of the age at which they were built, most homes in Fairview have a slab foundation and a PVC drain system under the house. This is good news! Unlike the older cast iron systems, PVC doesn’t deteriorate with exposure to the ground and moisture. This means if you have a break in your sewer system, it can probably be taken care of with a single-spot repair instead of replacing whole sections of the system. It takes skill and equipment to pinpoint where breaks are to make the repair as noninvasive as possible.
The majority of homes also have copper water lines that run under the slab and distribute fresh water to all plumbing fixtures. However, if your house was built within the last 10 years, there is a much higher likelihood of a PEX system where the lines are run through the attic and walls.
Your water heater is also probably located in the attic or garage. If it is in an area where it could cause damage when it starts to leak, it is highly recommended that you replace the tank proactively when it is around ten years old.
Fairview and Heritage Ranch
One of the biggest housing communities in Fairview is Heritage Ranch. It is the first active adult community in North Texas for residents 55 and older.
The US Homes Corporation started it and was later acquired by Lennar, which continued the development. The first homes were built around 2000 around the golf and country club that had been developed there.
You can read more about the history of Heritage Ranch here in this PDF.
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