Bellflower and Home Base
Bellflower, ZIP code 90706, is where the dispatch address is, on Artesia Boulevard. The city borders Downey to the north and northwest, Norwalk and Cerritos to the east, Lakewood to the south and Paramount to the west. The San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) is the east edge, the Artesia Freeway (SR 91) crosses the south and the Century Freeway (I-105) sits to the north.
The City of Bellflower is served by four water companies: Bellflower Home Garden Water Company, Bellflower-Somerset Mutual Water Company, California American Water and Liberty Utilities. The city's Public Works line at (562) 804-1424 can tell you which one serves an address.
The Five Nearby Towns
Downey is the largest, about three miles north, covering ZIP codes 90240, 90241 and 90242. Lakewood, about three miles south, covers 90712, 90713 and 90715 and is a planned community from the early 1950s.
Paramount, about three miles west, covers 90723. Norwalk, about four miles east across the I-605, covers 90650. Cerritos, about five miles southeast, covers 90703 and 90701. Distances are rough, straight-line estimates.
| Town | ZIP codes | Direction from Bellflower | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey | 90240, 90241, 90242 | North | Largest city here, with a city utilities division. |
| Lakewood | 90712, 90713, 90715 | South | Planned community built from 1950, two water utilities. |
| Paramount | 90723 | West | City water utility serving about 95 percent of the city. |
| Norwalk | 90650 | East | Four water providers, high homeownership. |
| Cerritos | 90703, 90701 | Southeast | City water utility with a 24-hour emergency line. |
Who to Call About City Water and Sewer
Our crews handle the damage inside a building. A broken main, a street leak or a sewer line problem belongs to the water or sewer utility. These numbers come from each city's own pages and are worth saving.
| Town | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bellflower | City Public Works through City Hall, (562) 804-1424 | Four water companies serve the city, so ask which one covers your address. |
| Downey | Utilities Division, (562) 904-7202 | After-hours line (562) 448-8936 for sewer, storm water and urgent matters. |
| Lakewood | Water Resources, (562) 866-9771, extension 2700 | Golden State Water, 1-800-999-4033, serves residents east of the San Gabriel River. |
| Paramount | City water utility, through the city's environment site | Serves about 95 percent of residents and businesses. |
| Norwalk | City Hall, (562) 929-5766 | Four providers serve the city, so check the Map of Water Providers. |
| Cerritos | Water Division, (562) 407-2674 | After hours, weekends and holidays: (562) 860-4018. |
Mention Areas
The same line also serves South Gate (90280), Compton (90220, 90221, 90222), Artesia (90701), Hawaiian Gardens (90716) and La Mirada (90638, 90639). Those towns do not have their own pages, but calls from them are welcome.
Safe First Steps in Any Town
- If water is near outlets, appliances or a panel, stay out and leave the power off until it is checked.
- Shut off the water at the fixture or the main valve if you can reach it safely.
- Move people, pets and small valuables out of the wet area.
- Photograph the damage before anything is moved.
- Call 911 first for fire, gas odor or any risk to life.
Service Area FAQ
Yes, the ZIP codes listed above are covered. Call if your address is nearby and not on the list.
Yes. One dispatch number covers all of them, answered around the clock. Same-day response is offered when crews are available.
The dispatcher asks for your address and ZIP code, what is wet and whether the source is stopped. Then a crew is lined up, and same-day response is offered when crews are available. No arrival time is promised.
Yes. See the services overview for what each service covers.