Where Reche Canyon is
Reche Canyon links the San Bernardino Valley cities with Moreno Valley. The San Bernardino and Riverside county line runs near the middle of the canyon. Colton covers most of the northern half in San Bernardino County.
Reche Canyon Road is the main anchor street. Because the canyon crosses jurisdictions, the city that serves a given address can differ. Check yours before you assume.
What the housing looks like
A neighborhood data site describes Reche Canyon as mostly single-family homes, with many built between 1970 and 1999 and some earlier, from 1940 to 1969. A census-based directory lists about 73 percent of homes as detached.
Those are general descriptions from aggregators. Your own property may be older, newer or built differently.
What is known and what is not
Open questions are as important as confirmed facts here.
| Topic | Status | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Northern half is mostly in Colton | Confirmed in published reference | City boundary map |
| Water provider for your address | Varies | Your water bill |
| Sewer or septic for your address | Not confirmed for the area | City or county records |
| Well on your property | Varies | Your property records |
| Evacuation and fire concerns | Raised by residents in news coverage | Local fire agency |
We do not state which homes use septic or sewer. Ask before any dig or repair.
Plumbing questions that come with hills
Water pressure can change with elevation. A home well below a tank or main can see high pressure, and a home above it can see low pressure. A pressure regulator and a gauge are the usual starting tools, and that is general plumbing practice, not a claim about Reche Canyon homes.
If your home uses a septic system, drain problems are handled differently from a city sewer lateral. A plumber needs to know which you have before choosing a method.
Distance can also matter. Homes at the end of a long driveway or private road may have long supply runs. Long runs can make leaks harder to find.
Before a plumbing visit in the canyon
Have these answers ready.
- Water source. City water, a well, or a shared system.
- Waste system. Sewer or septic, if you know.
- Access. Give clear directions and note any gates.
- Pressure. Tell us if taps spit or flow weakly.
- Call 811 before digging. California requires a DigAlert call two working days ahead.
A note on sources
Boundary information comes from a published reference on Reche Canyon. Housing descriptions come from neighborhood data sites and are supporting information only. Resident concerns come from local news coverage. We make no claim about any home's wells, septic or pipes.
Related help
Supply problems are covered under water line repair and leak detection. For slow drains, see drain cleaning. If your sewer line is the question, read about sewer camera inspection. A small part of the canyon lies in Loma Linda.
Frequently asked questions
The northern half is mostly inside Colton, with a small area in Loma Linda. The southern half is unincorporated Riverside County.
Some may. We have not confirmed which homes use septic and which use sewer, so check your property records.
Elevation affects pressure in general. A plumber can measure yours with a gauge at an outdoor spigot.
Yes. California law requires a call to 811 at least two working days before digging.