Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake County
Water damage help in Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights, about 32,265 residents (Census 2025 estimate), lies on the southeast side of the valley. Call the number here to reach an independent restoration contractor that works in the city.
Local picture
The district maintains the main, the owner the lateral
Sewer service comes from Cottonwood Improvement District. Its "Who owns the sewer?" flyer marks the private sewer lateral as the building owner's responsibility to maintain and repair, and the sewer main as the district's (district flyer).
Water comes from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District or from Salt Lake City Public Utilities, whose emergency line is 801-483-6700 (city public works page). The city's own public works department handles stormwater.
Who handles what
Utilities and permits in Cottonwood Heights
Checked on official pages on 1 November 2026. Confirm with the provider on your bill if you're near a boundary.
| Need | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District 801-565-4300, or Salt Lake City Public Utilities 801-483-6900 (source) |
| Sewer | Cottonwood Improvement District, 801-943-7671 (source); the lateral is the owner's (source) |
| Building permits | City building permits, 801-944-7062. A permit is required for all construction except items such as small sheds, floor coverings, interior wall coverings and fencing (source) |
| Salt Lake City water customers: emergency | 801-483-6700 (source) |
If water is in the house
First steps
- Close the main shut-off valve
- Check crawlspaces and exterior walls after a hard freeze
- Stop water use if a drain backs up
- Photograph the damage and the failed pipe
- Call for an independent restoration contractor
Services
Help for Cottonwood Heights homes
- Water Damage RestorationExtraction, drying to measured readings, then the rebuild of whatever had to come out.Read more
- Water Extraction & DryingStanding water out, then air movers and dehumidifiers until the readings say dry.Read more
- Frozen & Burst PipesA split line in a cold wall or crawlspace, often found only when it thaws.Read more
- Flooded Basement CleanupWater across a finished or unfinished basement floor, from inside or outside the house.Read more
- Sewage Backup CleanupWastewater from a floor drain, toilet or tub: treated as contaminated from the start.Read more
- Storm & Roof Leak DamageRain, snowmelt or ice finding a way through the roof, a window well or a door.Read more
- Appliance & Water Heater LeaksWater heaters, washer hoses, dishwashers, ice makers and AC drain lines.Read more
- Fire & Smoke DamageSoot, smoke odor and the water used to put the fire out.Read more
- Mold RemediationGrowth after a leak or a damp basement, removed at the source.Read more
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