Plumbing companies in Bakersfield, CA
Quick answer
2 plumbing companies have a local office in Bakersfield, CA on 1-800Deals: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Bakersfield and Roto-Rooter Bakersfield, CA. Cal Water's Bakersfield System blends groundwater from 68 active wells, Kern River water treated with membrane filtration and treated water bought from the Kern County Water Agency. Cal Water, which has also operated the City of Bakersfield's Domestic Water System since 1976, reports no known lead service lines in its systems and lead monitoring results below the action level.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Plumbing companies serving Bakersfield and nearby Kern County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 companies with a local office here:
- Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Bakersfield, , Bakersfield. Services include irrigation systems, garbage disposals, plumbing, frozen pipes, toilet repair and replacement, sump pump services; serves Bakersfield, Mc Farland, Shafter.
- Roto-Rooter Bakersfield, CA, 5801 State Road, Bakersfield. Services include drain cleaning, emergency plumber, water heater repair, water damage, sewer lines excavation; serves Delano, McFarland, Tehachapi, Monolith, Shafter, Arvin, Wasco, Pumpkin Center, Lamont, Bakersfield.
What to know about plumbing in Bakersfield
Hardness depends on the source
Cal Water's Bakersfield System blends groundwater from 68 active wells, Kern River water treated with membrane filtration and treated water bought from the Kern County Water Agency. In its 2024 water quality report, groundwater hardness averaged 109 parts per million but ranged from 52 to 380, while Kern River surface water averaged 46. Homes fed mostly by well water can see much more scale in water heaters and fixtures. Source: Cal Water: Bakersfield System 2024 Water Quality Report
No known lead service lines
Cal Water, which has also operated the City of Bakersfield's Domestic Water System since 1976, reports no known lead service lines in its systems and lead monitoring results below the action level. Older homes can still have lead-containing fixtures or solder inside the house, which is the owner's responsibility. Source: Cal Water: City of Bakersfield 2024 Water Quality Report
Rebates for water-efficient fixtures
Cal Water offers rebates on water-efficient devices, including residential high-efficiency toilets and clothes washers, with limited funds in each district. Customers can sign in to their Cal Water account to see which rebates are still available locally. Check before a plumber installs a new toilet so you buy a qualifying model. Source: Cal Water: Increased rebates on water-efficient devices
Check the license
In California, plumbing contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board under the C-36 Plumbing classification. Look up the contractor's license number on the CSLB website before work starts. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield water hard?
It depends on the source. In Cal Water's 2024 report for its Bakersfield System, groundwater averaged 109 parts per million of hardness but reached 380 at some wells, while Kern River water averaged 46.
Are there lead water pipes in Bakersfield?
Cal Water reports no known lead service lines in its systems. Plumbing and fixtures inside older homes are separate, and a plumber can check them.
Can I get a rebate on a new toilet in Bakersfield?
Cal Water customers may qualify for rebates on high-efficiency toilets and clothes washers while district funds last. Sign in to your Cal Water account to see what is available.
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