Plumber in Gardendale

Gardendale at a glance

Gardendale is a census-designated place in northeastern Ector County with 2,020 people at the 2020 census, up from 1,574 in 2010. State Highway 158 forms its northern edge, and downtown Odessa is 14 miles south.

What that means for your plumbing

Gardendale is spread over about 11.5 square miles, so most homes sit on large lots, many with private wells and septic systems. Long buried lines from the well to the house can leak for months without showing; a pressure tank that cycles on and off often is a clue. See leak detection.

Pump houses and freezes

Well pumps, pressure tanks and pipes in small sheds or pump houses are among the first things to freeze in a cold snap. A heat lamp or heat tape and an insulated door help, but keep any heat source well away from anything that can burn.

Room to spread out

At the turn of the century the community had fewer than 1,200 people, and most households were married couples in owner-occupied homes. Gardendale has kept that country feel even as it has grown, with new houses going up on acreage lots. New homes on wells need their water tested before the family moves in, and septic systems should be inspected and pumped on schedule. If you're building, plan where the septic tank and drain field go before choosing spots for trees, a driveway or an outbuilding; a plumber can advise on new plumbing.