The city’s General Plan says the golf course opened in 1994 and spurred residential growth around it. A 2007 Daily Utah Chronicle profile calls the course a hilly bench-area setting, with houses along some holes and newer subdivisions along the back nine. Deer Hollow Park sits at 840 E Eaglewood Drive, about a quarter mile above Orchard Drive.
Why a hillside changes the plumbing
Water pressure rises as a house sits lower on a slope relative to the supply. A rule of thumb is about 0.43 psi for every foot of elevation drop, so 100 feet adds roughly 43 psi. The IPC sets 80 psi as the limit before a pressure reducing valve is required, and high pressure shortens the life of toilets, faucets, washing machines and water heaters.
That is general plumbing information and not a measurement of your street. A simple gauge on a hose bib shows your real number, and a failing reducing valve is a common reason for sudden pressure spikes. Our plumbing installation team replaces reducing valves and adds expansion tanks.
Leaks on a slope deserve attention
North Salt Lake’s General Plan states that protection against landslides and erosion is a top priority for the city. That does not mean any home here is at risk. It does mean a hidden leak or a bad irrigation line that soaks the ground is worth finding quickly, and leak detection can locate one without cutting into walls or digging blind.
What to watch for
- A water meter that moves when every fixture is off.
- A hissing sound near the main valve or water heater.
- Pressure that feels too strong at a faucet or a hose.
- A wet patch or green strip on a slope with no rain.
- A tank water heater with scale, rust or a dripping relief valve.
Water heaters and hot water
Houses on the bench often have long runs between the heater and the farthest bathroom, which makes the wait for hot water longer. A recirculation pump or a second small heater solves that, and a tankless water heater may fit when space is tight. The pressure issue above matters here too, since excess pressure is hard on a tank.
High pressure or a hidden leak on the hill?
Call and tell us what you hear and see. We will talk through the next step.
Shutting water off safely
Find the main
It is often near the water heater or where the line enters the house.
Close it
Turn clockwise until it stops, then open a low faucet.
Check the heater
If the tank is leaking, close its cold supply valve and switch off gas or power.
Call us
Describe the leak and your street so we can plan the visit.
Local history, briefly
In 1930 the hillside homes above the highway drew water from natural springs, and a 1946 developer purchase of spring rights led residents to incorporate the town to control the water system. Today city Public Works runs the system at 801-335-8726, with an after-hours line at 801-560-3718. Sewer service comes from the South Davis Sewer District at 801-295-3469.
Permits and neighbors
Changes to supply piping, a new water heater or a new bathroom can need a permit from the Building Department at 10 E Center Street. If you live toward the northern edge, our Bountiful page covers the next city over. For a drain that keeps backing up, start with drain cleaning.
Eaglewood on the map
Frequently asked questions
No. Eaglewood is a residential area within North Salt Lake, centered on Eaglewood Golf Course and the streets around it.
Screw a pressure gauge onto an outdoor hose bib and read it with no water running. Anything above 80 psi should be reduced, and readings in the 50s to 70s are typical targets.
You should fix them promptly. The city treats landslide and erosion protection as a priority, so water that soaks the ground is better found early. We do not assess slope stability, so ask a geotechnical professional about that.
We handle the plumbing supply side, including the line that feeds a sprinkler system. Zone valves and sprinkler heads are a landscaper’s work.
A recirculation pump is the usual answer on a long run, and a second point-of-use heater can work for a distant bathroom. We can explain both on a call.