North Salt Lake’s 2013 General Plan describes Foxboro as a planned community built between 2000 and 2010, with mixed housing types, parks and trails. The newest phases came later. A builder announcement shows Foxboro North homes opening for sale in April 2012, so a house here can be anywhere from about 15 to 25 years old.
What a newer Foxboro home usually needs
Homes of this era are generally plumbed in PEX, CPVC or copper, so a leak is more often at a fitting, a fixture supply line or a valve than in a corroded pipe wall. That is general plumbing information, not a finding about your house, and we confirm the actual material on the visit.
The tank water heater is the part most likely to be at the end of its life. Tank units commonly last around ten years, so a heater installed with the house is worth a look. Our water heater repair and water heater replacement pages explain how we decide between fixing and swapping.
Signs worth a call
- Rust-colored water or a puddle at the base of the water heater.
- A toilet that runs after flushing or a faucet that drips at the base.
- A water bill that climbs with no change in how you use water.
- A gurgling drain or a slow tub that clears and returns.
- Damp drywall near a supply line, washer box or under a sink.
Built partly on wetlands
City officials have said part of Foxboro was built on wetlands. The city opened Foxboro Wetlands Park on September 11, 2025, about 22.5 acres that run from Legacy Parkway on the west to Cutler Drive on the east, with a boardwalk of just over 1.5 miles.
We do not know the groundwater level at your lot, and nobody should assume a problem from that history. It is a fair reason to ask whether your basement or crawl space has a sump pump, to test it each spring and to keep the discharge line clear. If you need one, see sump pump installation and repair.
Safety steps when water is escaping
- Close the main valve Turn it clockwise until it stops, then open the lowest faucet to relieve pressure.
- Protect electrics If water is near outlets or the panel, switch breakers off only from a dry spot.
- Stop using drains If sewage is coming up, keep water off and keep children and pets away.
- Call and describe it Give your street, what is leaking and which fixtures still work.
Water heater, leak or drain acting up in Foxboro?
Call and describe the problem. We will explain the likely cause and the next step.
Who to call for what
| Problem | Who handles it |
|---|---|
| Leak or clog inside your home or on your service line | Your plumber, which is us |
| Water main or meter problem in the street | North Salt Lake Public Works, 801-335-8726 |
| City water after hours | 801-560-3718 |
| Blocked public sewer main | South Davis Sewer District, 801-295-3469 |
Code, permits and HOAs
Utah plumbing work follows the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted from July 1, 2026. Replacing a water heater or moving pipe can need a permit from the North Salt Lake Building Department at 10 E Center Street. Many Foxboro listings report homeowner association dues, so check your association before changing anything visible from the street.
More plumbing help nearby
Foxboro sits close to Woods Cross, and the same crews also cover the older streets covered on our North Salt Lake plumbing page. For a drain that keeps slowing, start with drain cleaning. If you cannot find a leak, leak detection comes first.
Foxboro on the map
Frequently asked questions
Yes, just different ones. Newer homes tend to fail at fittings, fixture supplies and water heaters rather than at rusted pipe. A house is not immune because it was built in the 2000s.
Foxboro is part of North Salt Lake. The city’s own planning documents and the Foxboro Wetlands Park announcement place it on the west side of North Salt Lake, near Legacy Parkway.
Start with your own shutoff and pressure reducing valve, since a street problem usually affects neighbors too. If the neighbors are fine, call us to check inside the house. If the whole street is affected, call Public Works.
We take calls from across Foxboro, including Foxboro North. Give the dispatcher your street and we will confirm.
No. A sump pump depends on your own foundation and lot. Ask a plumber or your builder’s records, and test any pump you already have.