How to Prepare Your San Tan Valley Plumbing for Monsoon Season

To prepare your San Tan Valley plumbing for monsoon season, test and maintain your sump pump, clear outdoor drains and gutters, know where your main water shutoff is, and check for slow leaks before the storms hit. Our summer monsoons bring sudden, heavy downpours that can overwhelm drainage and flood low areas fast - a little prep now prevents a costly emergency later.

From roughly June through September, San Tan Valley sees intense, short-lived storms that dump a lot of water quickly onto hard, dry desert ground that doesn't absorb it well. That water pools, overwhelms drains, and can back up into homes or flood garages and low spots - making drainage and your sump pump critical.

If you have a sump pump, pour water into the pit to confirm it kicks on and pumps the water out. Check that the discharge line is clear and carries water away from your foundation. Consider a battery backup - storms often knock out power right when you need the pump most.

Remove debris from yard drains, gutters, and downspouts so water flows away from the house instead of pooling against the foundation.

If a storm causes a pipe or backup emergency, you'll want to stop the water fast. Locate your main shutoff valve now so you're not searching during a crisis.

A slow drain or minor leak becomes a bigger problem under the extra load of monsoon water. Address them before the season peaks.

Heavy rain can overload sewer and septic systems. If you've had backups before, have the line inspected - and watch for multiple slow drains, an early warning sign.

Shut off power to affected areas if water is near outlets, stop the water source if it's a plumbing failure, move valuables, and call for emergency help. Fast action limits the damage.

Az Express Plumbing can inspect and service your sump pump, clear your drains, and check for leaks before the storms arrive - plus we're available 24/7 if one catches you off guard. See our sump pump and emergency plumbing services, or call (480) 771-7519.