Phelan and Pinon Hills sit high on the slopes below the San Gabriel Mountains, with big parcels, horse properties and homes spread far apart. Some properties are on a community water system and many have their own wells. Wells here can be deep, so the pump, pipe and wire are a serious investment worth protecting.
Water quality in this corner of the Mojave deserves attention. Naturally occurring arsenic and hexavalent chromium have been documented in groundwater in parts of the western Mojave Desert. That doesn’t mean your well has a problem; it means a good water test is worth more here than almost anywhere. California’s public-water limits (10 µg/L for arsenic and for chromium-6) are a sensible yardstick for a private well.
We serve Phelan, Pinon Hills, El Mirage, Adelanto and Oro Grande for pump repair, tank work, water testing and well certifications.
Water rules here
Wells and septic systems in Phelan and Pinon Hills are permitted by San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services. Most of the area falls inside the adjudicated Mojave Basin Area, overseen by the Mojave Water Agency.
What we do in Phelan & Pinon Hills
Phelan & Pinon Hills questions
Asked and answered.
Should I test my Phelan or Pinon Hills well for arsenic?
It’s a good idea. Naturally occurring arsenic and chromium-6 have been found in parts of the western Mojave aquifers. Test at a state-certified lab and compare results with California’s drinking water limits.
My well water suddenly tastes different. What should I do?
Don’t drink it until it has been tested. Use bottled water, and call. A sudden change in color, smell or taste can point to a broken pipe, a casing problem or contamination.
Do you work in El Mirage and Adelanto too?
Yes. Superior serves El Mirage, Adelanto and Oro Grande along with Phelan and Pinon Hills.