Slauson Ave, Atlantic Blvd and the streets in between
Maywood's grid is built around two arterials. Slauson Ave runs east and west, and Atlantic Blvd runs north and south. City Hall stands at 4319 E Slauson Ave, and Maywood Riverfront Park at 5000 Slauson Ave sits beside the Los Angeles River with access to the river bike path.
Maywood Park, at 4801 E 58th St, has the Activities Center with a pool. The former Chrysler plant site at Eastern Ave and Slauson, and the old Willys-Overland plant at 6201 Randolph St, are reminders that the city grew up around industry. When you call, give the cross street so dispatch can place you on this grid quickly.
We also serve people who live on the edges of the city, near Huntington Park, Vernon and Commerce.
Small lots, extra units and shared lines
State housing data lists 6,768 housing units in Maywood. About 54.5 percent are detached single family homes, and typical lots run 6,000 to 7,500 square feet. Many lots also carry two or three extra accessory units behind the main house.
A drain or a service line that was sized for one household now often serves several. That is why a sewer backup in Maywood can involve more than one residence on a lot. Our sewer line cleaning visit starts by finding where the blockage is and who it affects.
The same data says that 65.8 percent of units were built before 1959, and 45.8 percent in the 1940s and 1950s. Ask the plumber to run a camera if you have repeated backups, because age and extra load make a repeat blockage more likely.
Maywood calls and the service each one needs
These are the situations that fit the city's housing mix. Pick the row closest to yours.
| What you notice | What it may mean | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Floor drains and toilets back up together | Blockage in the sewer lateral | Sewer line cleaning |
| One sink or tub drains slowly | Local clog in a branch line | Drain cleaning |
| Water spraying from a wall or pipe | A burst pipe | Burst pipe repair after closing the main |
| Repeated backups on a lot with extra units | Shared lateral under strain | Camera inspection after clearing |
| Brown or metallic tasting water | Mineral or iron in the supply | Ask your mutual water company |
If you have a burst pipe or active leak in Maywood
Do these things while the plumber is on the way.
Close the main
Turn the main shutoff for your home clockwise. On a lot with extra units, ask everyone sharing the line to stop using water.
Keep away from sewage
If a backup brought wastewater onto the floor, keep children and pets out and avoid touching it.
Open a low faucet
After the main is closed, open one faucet on the lowest floor to relieve pressure and drain the lines.
Gather the details
Note which fixtures are affected and when it began. The plumber uses this to find the blockage or break.
Burst pipe or backed up sewer in Maywood?
Call (855) 575-2890 now. Our emergency line is open around the clock.
Three mutual water companies, one iron and manganese fix
Maywood gets its water from three private mutual companies, Maywood Mutual Water Company No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3. In November 2021 the State Water Board marked the completion of a filtration system at the Maywood Avenue well that serves the No. 2 area, covering about 7,000 customers. It removes iron and manganese, which had exceeded secondary standards and caused odor and discoloration.
If your water looks stained or smells odd, check your bill to see which company serves you and ask them for the latest quality report. No verified hardness figure exists for Maywood, so ask your water company about scale before you buy a heater or softener. We do not diagnose health effects of water.
How emergency service works for Maywood
A short summary of what to expect when you call.
Around the clock dispatch
Our emergency dispatch answers every hour of every day, including weekends.
Your ZIP
Maywood uses 90270. Callers near the edges may see 90255, 90058 or 90040, and we serve those areas too.
Clear price first
The plumber explains the work and the price before starting.
Same-day when available
Appointments are offered the same day when the schedule allows.
Permits and checking your plumber
Some work, such as replacing piping or a water heater, may need a permit. Permit rules vary, so ask the Maywood building department. The city lists its permit page at cityofmaywood.com/164, and City Hall's number is (323) 562-5700.
A plumber's license can be checked at cslb.ca.gov. We also cover Bell Gardens and Cudahy with the same dispatch.
Maywood on the map
Maywood plumbing questions
Yes. The emergency line answers 24/7. Close the nearest shutoff, stop using water if a drain is backing up and call.
Maywood has one ZIP, 90270. We also serve nearby ZIPs, including 90255 for Huntington Park, 90058 for Vernon and 90040 for Commerce.
Tell us your address on Slauson Ave, Atlantic Blvd or a side street, and we will confirm coverage.
Yes. A backup is urgent, and the line is open 24/7. Stop using water in the home and keep people away from the affected area.
It depends on the line. Ask the city where your responsibility ends before assuming the repair is yours or the city's. A camera can show which section is failing.
Iron and manganese can cause odor and discoloration, and Maywood's State Water Board filtration project addressed that in the No. 2 area. If the color continues, call your mutual water company.
Notify the owner in writing and send photos. If water is flooding or a drain is backing up, call us for the emergency visit and tell the owner at the same time.