Looking for a plumber in Chester County, Pennsylvania? Boroughs like West Chester and Phoenixville have public water and sewer, while much of the countryside runs on private wells and septic systems. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a licensed plumber, or pick your town below.
Water, Sewer and Permits in Chester County
The Chester County Health Department issues permits for private wells and for on-lot sewage systems. A well permit is needed before a well is drilled or altered, and the well cannot be used until the department approves it in writing after a water quality test.
For a new house, the county will not issue a well permit unless the property has public sewer or a valid sewage permit.
Chester County Communities With Local Plumbing Guides
On a Well or Septic System
- No water on a well: check the breaker and pressure gauge, then call.
- The county does not vouch for a well's quantity or quality; test the water yourself.
- Slow drains and wet ground over the drainfield point to the septic system.
- Repairs to an on-lot sewage system need a Health Department permit.
Old Boroughs and New Subdivisions
West Chester, Phoenixville and Coatesville have rowhouses and twins from the 1800s and early 1900s, with galvanized pipe, cast iron stacks and clay sewer laterals. The townships around them filled with subdivisions from the 1970s onward. The guides on this page cover each borough's water supplier and its usual plumbing problems.
Water Provider, Home Age and Hardness by Chester County Community
| Community | Water provider | Median home built | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | Aqua Pennsylvania | 1954 | Not published |
| Phoenixville | Borough of Phoenixville Water Department | 1974 | Not published |
| Coatesville | Pennsylvania American Water | 1952 | Moderately hard |
Other Places in Chester County
Chester County also includes Downingtown, Kennett Square, Exton, Malvern, Paoli, Oxford and Parkesburg. 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 Chester 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 Chester County
Who permits wells and septic systems in Chester County?
The Chester County Health Department. It permits well construction and on-lot sewage systems and enforces the state's sewage rules.