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Trusted plumber in
Ontario.

If you are a homeowner or business owner in Ontario, we would be glad to help and to treat your home or business like our own. We answer the phone 24/7 at (909) 312-4516. Ontario is one of the largest cities we serve. ZIP codes 91761, 91762 and 91764 cover everything from the Victorian-era homes lining Euclid Avenue (where we often replace 100-year-old galvanized and cast-iron pipe) to the new construction in Ontario Ranch south of Riverside Drive. Different ZIPs, very different plumbing: we handle all of it. Commercial calls near the Ontario Mills shopping district and ONT airport warehouses are a regular part of our work.

Sweetwater Plumbing is a licensed, family-owned plumber (CSLB #889182) serving Ontario and the Inland Empire, rated 4.8 stars across 588+ reviews. We take urgent calls in Ontario 24/7, with same-day service for most non-urgent jobs booked before noon. Most of the city gets its water from the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC). Call (909) 312-4516 24/7.

Plumbing in Ontario

Licensed plumbing for Ontario homes and businesses.

Services we offer here

From a slow-draining sink to a slab leak under the foundation, and from full repipes to gas line installations, we handle nearly every part of a residential or commercial plumbing system in Ontario. And when something can’t wait, we offer 24/7 emergency plumbing in Ontario, too.

Neighborhoods we cover

Downtown Ontario, Ontario Ranch (South Ontario), North Ontario, Ontario Mills area, East Ontario near the airport.

ZIP codes we serve

91761 · 91762 · 91764

Don't see your ZIP listed? Call us at (909) 312-4516. We likely cover your area.

Common plumbing issues we see in Ontario

Ontario packs three building eras into one city: historic Euclid, the postwar core, and brand-new Ontario Ranch. Each plumbs its own way.

  • Along the Euclid Avenue historic district, early-1900s homes still have original cast iron and galvanized pipe, plus older lead-soldered copper, and often need a full repipe.
  • The postwar tract neighborhoods are losing flow to galvanized lines rusting from the inside.
  • Out in Ontario Ranch, large new homes with many fixtures running at once make fixture pressure and tankless sizing a frequent question.
  • Hard OMUC groundwater shortens heater and fixture life.
  • Near the airport and Ontario Mills, we handle backflow and high-volume commercial systems.

Our service area in Ontario

License & coverage

CA CSLB License #889182 · C-36 Plumbing Contractor · $2M general liability · Bonded · San Bernardino County coverage. Verify our license at the CA Contractors State License Board.

Neighborhoods we serve

Working in your part of Ontario.

What we see in each part of Ontario:

Neighborhood

Downtown Ontario

Victorian-era homes along Euclid Avenue dating to the 1890s-1920s. Original galvanized and cast-iron pipe is the norm.

Neighborhood

Ontario Ranch (South Ontario)

Newest part of the city: 2010s+ master-planned homes south of Riverside Drive. Mostly upgrades and newer-home repairs.

Neighborhood

North Ontario

Mid-century tract homes with aging galvanized supply lines and water heaters reaching the end of their life.

Neighborhood

Ontario Mills area

Heavy commercial presence: restaurants, retail and warehouses.

Neighborhood

East Ontario near the airport

Mix of older residential and industrial. Warehouses near ONT generate steady commercial plumbing work.

Working in Ontario

The Ontario plumbing landscape.

Housing stock

The Euclid Avenue corridor near downtown holds late-1800s and early-1900s homes from the original Chaffey "Model Colony" (founded 1882), often with original cast iron and galvanized pipe. The postwar core is full of 1950s-60s tract homes with galvanized supply lines now failing from the inside. And Ontario Ranch (the New Model Colony, annexed 1999, south of the 60) is some of the newest construction in the Inland Empire, on PEX and modern materials but with high household demand.

Water service

Ontario runs its own water system, the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC), whose lineage traces back to the mutual water company the Chaffey brothers set up in the 1880s, when each landowner literally owned a share of the water piped down Euclid Avenue by gravity. Today it’s hard groundwater, so hard-water scale on heaters and fixtures is routine. Water pressure runs high here, as it does across Southern California, so we recommend testing your pressure regulator every year.

Find your local water department in our Inland Empire directory →

Local landmarks & areas we know

If you're near Ontario International Airport (ONT), Ontario Mills, Toyota Arena, the Euclid Avenue historic corridor or the Ontario Convention Center, you're in our regular service area. Our techs know the neighborhoods, the typical lot layouts, and the access routes.

Nearby cities and areas

Montclair · Upland · Rancho Cucamonga · Chino · Eastvale

Why Ontario chooses us

Three reasons locals call us first.

01

Genuinely local

Family-owned and based in Montclair since 2010. Our techs know Ontario well.

02

We know Ontario's housing

Ontario's housing covers a wide range, from Victorian-era homes downtown (Euclid corridor) to brand-new construction in Ontario Ranch (south of the 60), so we arrive knowing what to look for and ready to diagnose what isn't typical.

03

We work with Ontario Municipal Utilities

We test backflow devices on Ontario Municipal Utilities' schedule and file the results with the utility for you. We also know the paperwork the utility requires.

What we fix in Ontario

What we fix in Ontario: every pipe, every fixture, every problem.

In Ontario specifically, the most common calls we get are for aging plumbing in the historic Euclid Avenue homes (original cast iron, plus older lead-soldered copper) and tankless water heater repair in the newer Ontario Ranch homes. But the full range of work we do in Ontario includes:

Urgent Calls

Active leaks, no water, and sewer backups. Dispatched to Ontario 24/7.

Water Heater Service

Tank, tankless, gas, electric, hybrid. Ontario's older homes often need code-update work around the unit during replacement.

Slab Leak Repair

Older Ontario homes built on slab foundations can develop slab leaks where copper lines pass under the slab. We use electronic and acoustic detection and repair without tearing up floors when possible.

Gas Line Repair

Natural gas service across Ontario, residential and commercial. Every job is pressure-tested and leak-checked before the gas goes back on.

Drain Cleaning & Hydrojetting

In Ontario's older homes, the sewer laterals are often cast iron or clay, with root intrusion. Cable for blockages, hydrojet to clear roots and grease. Camera inspection on every main line.

Whole-Home Repipe

Aging galvanized lines are a frequent culprit in Ontario's older homes. Our repipes use PEX or copper and run in phases, and we patch any drywall we open.

Sewer Line Replacement

Original clay laterals are common in older Ontario neighborhoods. When they crack or roots get in, we line them in place or replace them. We work on cast-iron, clay, ABS and PVC lines, trenchless when possible.

Backflow Testing

Annual testing & certification for Ontario Municipal Utilities requirements. We file the paperwork directly with the utility on your behalf. We also install and repair backflow preventers.

Commercial Plumbing

Commercial work across Ontario: restaurants, retail, warehouses, multi-tenant, and offices. Flexible, after-hours scheduling is available around your operating hours.

Nearby cities

Cities near Ontario we also serve.

Sweetwater Plumbing's service area extends across San Bernardino, Riverside and eastern Los Angeles counties.

San Bernardino County

Montclair

91763
San Bernardino County

Upland

91784 · 91786
San Bernardino County

Rancho Cucamonga

91701 · 91730 · 91737 · 91739
San Bernardino County

Chino

91708 · 91710
Riverside County

Eastvale

92880 · 91752

Not on the list? Call us at (909) 312-4516. We serve 24 cities across the Inland Empire.

Common Questions in Ontario

Frequently asked questions about plumbing in Ontario.

What kinds of plumbing problems are common in Ontario?
In Ontario, the most common calls we get are for aging plumbing in the historic Euclid Avenue homes (original cast iron and old supply lines) and tankless water heater repair in the newer Ontario Ranch homes. The city's housing runs from 1890s homes downtown to brand-new construction.
How long has Sweetwater Plumbing served Ontario?
Sweetwater Plumbing has been serving Ontario and the surrounding Inland Empire since 2010 as a licensed, family-owned plumbing contractor. We've completed thousands of jobs in San Bernardino County.
Do you work with the local water provider in Ontario?
Ontario is served by the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC). We're familiar with the utility's hardness levels and requirements (including backflow testing and certification paperwork).
Can you handle older homes in Ontario?
Absolutely. Many of our calls in Ontario involve older homes. We repipe, replace cast iron, and work carefully around historic finishes.
Do you offer 24-hour service in Ontario?
Yes. We answer calls 24/7 and dispatch right away for active leaks, no water and sewer backups. If you smell gas, leave the house first and call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 and 911 from outside. Most non-urgent calls booked before noon are handled the same day.
What if I'm not satisfied with the work?
We stand behind our work in Ontario. If we fall short in any way, call John Howe personally, anytime, day or night, at (909) 247-6791, and he’ll make it right.
What customers say

Real reviews from real customers.

★★★★★4.8 / 5 average
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Linda Plum
★★★★★ Dec 2025
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Freddie and his crew were very professional respectful kind and understanding. I had my mobile home completely repiped and did little extra for me. Now I am set in My forever home knowing I have new and good pipes and water heater. I can not thank you enough.

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Salvador Morano
★★★★★ Sep 2026
GOOGLE

Angel Gonzalez did a great job and was very professional. He advised us on good ways to clean our drains and keep them odor-free. Thank you for your excellent customer service, Angel!

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Aaron Foley
★★★★★ Apr 2026
GOOGLE

John and his team have been extremely helpful in alleviating my plumbing issues on two separate occasions now, and I would not hesitate to recommend them.They have been very clear about estimates, scope of work, have arrived promptly at decided start times…

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