Old and new on the same blocks
Two sample listings under the Citrus Park name, on West E Street and West F Street, show one house built in 1910 and one built in 2008. Two listings do not describe the whole district, but they make the point.
In a district like this, you cannot assume your neighbor's plumbing matches yours. Each house needs its own look.
What changes with house age
General plumbing information, not a statement about specific homes.
Early 1900s homes
May have had supply lines, drains or fixtures replaced over time. Mixed old and new pipe in one house is common to find.
Mid century and later homes
Citywide, about 69 percent of Colton homes were built from 1950 through 1989, so many houses sit in this range.
Newer infill homes
Usually have modern pipe and fixtures, with different issues such as hard water scale on heaters.
What Colton's housing data says citywide
The City of Colton's housing data document reports 16,581 housing units. About 6.5 percent were built in 1939 or earlier, and 5.1 percent in the 1940s. The largest share, 28.5 percent, was built in the 1980s.
These are citywide figures. Citrus Park is only a small part of them. They show why a plumber checks the house in front of them and not the neighborhood average.
Water and heaters
The City of Colton Water Utilities Department serves about 90 percent of the city proper. Its water quality report shows hardness averaging about 207 mg/L, or roughly 12 grains per gallon.
Scale from hard water can shorten the life of a tank water heater and clog fixtures. If your heater is old, a replacement needs a city permit. The owner or an insured California-licensed contractor can apply.
Questions to ask about your own house
Answer these before a plumbing visit.
- When was the house built? The county assessor record usually lists the year.
- What has been replaced? Note any repipe, new water heater or drain work you know about.
- Is the problem new or recurring? Recurring problems point to a cause that needs more than a quick fix.
- Is the work visible from the street? If so, ask the city Planning Division about historic review.
- Is digging involved? Call 811 first. California requires it.
A note on sources
District names come from the City of Colton Planning Department map. The two sample listings come from a real estate site. Housing figures come from the city's housing data document. We do not claim any pipe material or failure rate for the district.
Related help
See leak detection for hidden leaks and water line repair for supply line problems. Older drain trouble is covered under drain cleaning. The full service area list shows nearby towns.
Frequently asked questions
No. Listings under the name include a 1910 house and a 2008 house. The district is a city designation and homes within it vary.
No. Pipe material depends on the individual house. A plumber has to see it.
Yes. The city's report shows hardness averaging about 207 mg/L, which falls in the very hard band on the USGS scale.
Yes. Colton requires a permit for water heater replacement. Call the Building Division at (909) 370-5079.