Between Two Cities: Who Handles What in Tarpey Village
Tarpey Village is not part of the City of Clovis or the City of Fresno. It's an unincorporated area of Fresno County, but its tap water comes from the City of Clovis. That split decides who you call for each problem.
The City of Clovis states: "Leaks which are located behind the water meter are the customer's responsibility to repair." For those leaks, call (559) 418-4780.
Tarpey Village in Numbers
Tarpey Village is a small community of under 4,000 people, about two miles south of Clovis.
U.S. Census Bureau, via the Tarpey Village census-designated place profile.
Water in Tarpey Village: What's Coming Out of the Tap
Tarpey Village homes get the same water as the City of Clovis, from a mix of wells and treated Kings River water. The City's 2023 water quality report covers both the City of Clovis and the Tarpey Village area.
Hard water and water heaters in Tarpey Village
That report lists average hardness of 116.4 ppm in 2023, with some sources reaching 280 ppm. Hard water leaves sediment in tank water heaters and scale in tankless units. See water heater repair in Tarpey Village.
Groundwater and surface water
In 2023, about 53% of the system's water came from groundwater wells and 47% from the City's surface water treatment plant. The mix can shift, so hardness at your tap can vary.
Water that sat overnight
The City advises running the tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes if water has sat in the pipes for several hours, before drinking or cooking.
Emergency Plumber in Tarpey Village
A burst pipe or a sewer backup in Tarpey Village can't wait for business hours. Call (559) 418-4780 day or night. Close the main shut-off for a water leak, or stop using drains for a backup.
Arrival time depends on where you are in Tarpey Village, traffic and the jobs already underway. You'll get a realistic time when you call.
Plumbing Services in Tarpey Village, CA
We bring the full range of plumbing services to Tarpey Village homes.
What We Handle in Tarpey Village
We take care of the plumbing on your side of the meter. Public water mains and county matters stay with the agencies that run them.
ZIP 93727 and Nearby Areas
Tarpey Village sits in ZIP 93727, which it shares with parts of Fresno. We serve the Tarpey Village part of that ZIP, plus all of Clovis.
From Your Call to a Fixed Pipe in Tarpey Village
Call (559) 418-4780. Give us your Tarpey Village address and describe the problem.
Check the meter side. If the leak is on the city side of the meter, we tell you to call the City of Clovis.
Find the cause. Photos or camera footage show what's wrong on your side.
Agree on the work. You get a written scope and the cost before anything starts.
Fix and test. The repair is made and tested before the plumber leaves.
What to Expect From a Plumber in Tarpey Village
A good plumber here knows where the City's job ends and yours begins. Look for these:
How the Cost Is Set
There is no fixed price for plumbing work in Tarpey Village. Cost is set after the job is assessed. It depends on what failed, how the pipe is reached, the parts needed and any permit required.
Documentation for Your Insurance Company
If a leak or sewer backup damaged your Tarpey Village home, we can provide photos, the cause we found and a record of the repair. You can submit these documents to your insurance company to request compensation. Whether a loss is covered is between you and your insurer. We don't make coverage decisions or promise any outcome.