Looking for a plumber in Westchester County? About 85 percent of residents drink New York City reservoir water, delivered by local city, village and private systems. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a licensed plumber, or pick your city below.
Water, Sewer and Permits in Westchester County
New York City's water system supplies about 85 percent of Westchester's residents, mostly from the Catskill and Delaware reservoirs. Local city, village and private water systems deliver it to homes.
The county's Department of Environmental Facilities runs 13 sewer districts and 7 treatment plants. By land area, about a third of the county depends on septic systems.
Westchester County Communities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Yonkers, NYOld cast iron and galvanized pipe · Frozen pipes · Shared lines in multi-family buildings
- Mount Vernon, NYSewer backups · Old pipe · Lead service lines
- New Rochelle, NYOld pipe · Sewer lateral trouble · Frozen pipes
- White Plains, NYOld pipe · Frozen pipes · Water heater and boiler work
- Peekskill, NYOld pipe · Frozen pipes · Sewer backups
South County and North County
Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and White Plains are dense, with prewar houses and apartment buildings, shared risers and old sewers. Farther north the lots get larger and many homes have wells and septic tanks. The county runs a program to lower the cost of septic repairs and sewer connections in the New York City watershed.
Who to Call
- Water main break or bill: your local water supplier, which may be a city, village or private company.
- Sewer main backup: your city or town public works department.
- The lateral from your house to the street sewer: the owner's, repaired by a plumber.
- Septic trouble: a plumber or septic contractor; ask the county about its cost program.
Water Provider, Home Age and Hardness by Westchester County Community
| Community | Water provider | Median home built | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers | City of Yonkers Water Bureau | 1958 | Soft |
| Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply | 1953 | Not published |
| New Rochelle | Veolia Water | 1955 | Not published |
| White Plains | City of White Plains Water Bureau | 1961 | Not published |
| Peekskill | City of Peekskill Water Department | 1963 | Not published |
Other Places in Westchester County
Westchester County also includes Scarsdale, Rye, Port Chester, Ossining, Tarrytown, Mamaroneck, Yorktown, Bedford, Pelham and North Salem. These places don't have their own guide yet. Call the same number and ask whether a plumber covers your address.
Plumbing Services Available in Westchester County
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.
Questions About Plumbers in Westchester County
Where does Westchester County get its water?
About 85 percent of residents get New York City system water, mostly from the Catskill and Delaware reservoirs, delivered by local suppliers. Other areas use local sources or private wells.