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Water Heater Repair in Georgetown, MA

Georgetown's water comes from three shallow wells in the Parker River aquifer and is filtered for iron and manganese, and the town has its own municipal light department. If your water heater is leaking or cold, call and get a plumber out.

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Georgetown at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Georgetown

3

shallow town wells, 40 to 60 feet deep

Source: Georgetown Water Department
$500

Georgetown light department rebate on a hybrid water heater

Source: Energy New England
9 ppb

lead at the 90th percentile in 2025, against a 15 ppb action level

Source: Georgetown Water Department
56%

of Georgetown homes heat with gas

Source: US Census Bureau
Water

Iron and manganese from shallow wells

The Georgetown Water Department's 2025 report says the town blends water from Marshall's Well, Commissioner's Well and Duffy's Landing Well, all 40 to 60 feet deep in the Parker River aquifer. The plant adds two oxidants and runs the water through greensand pressure filters to remove naturally occurring iron and manganese, and the report says raw water iron has risen significantly. The department has begun building a new pretreatment facility to improve water quality systemwide.

In 2025 lead at the 90th percentile was 9 ppb and copper 0.67 ppm, with none of 20 homes over either action level. The lead service line inventory is posted at georgetownwater.org.

Homes

Houses on gas and oil

Census estimates put the median Georgetown home at 1974. About 15% were built before 1940 and about 19% since 2000. About 81% are detached houses and about 16% of households rent. Gas heats about 56% of homes, oil about 27%, propane about 9% and electricity about 6%. The state's gas provider map lists National Grid for Georgetown, and its electric map lists the Georgetown Municipal Light Department.

Rebates, permits and pickup

Local rebate, local inspector

Energy New England's rebate list for Georgetown offers $500 for a hybrid water heater under 55 gallons.

Massachusetts requires a permit for plumbing and gas work, including replacing a water heater, and the licensed plumber pulls it. Georgetown's plumbing and gas inspections run Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.; the building office is at (978) 352-5736.

Mello Disposal handles curbside trash in Georgetown and schedules bulk item and white goods pickups at 978-352-8581.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Georgetown homes

  1. Leaking? Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
  2. Turn off the gas valve or the breaker for the heater.
  3. Gas smell? National Grid serves Georgetown. Leave the house, call 911 from outside, then National Grid at 1-800-233-5325.
Service area

Where we take calls

Georgetown, Essex County, ZIP codes 01833. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Georgetown

Repair, replacement and emergencies

Plumber using a pipe wrench on the gas line of a tank water heater

Water Heater Repair

Gas, electric and tankless repairs, from pilot lights to heating elements.

Learn moreHot water running with steam from a copper kitchen faucet after a water heater repair

No Hot Water

Cold shower this morning? Get the cause found and fixed fast.

Learn moreTank water heater leaking water from its base onto a basement floor

Leaking Water Heater

Water around the tank or a dripping relief valve. Act before it floods.

Learn morePlumber's tool bag, pipe wrenches and copper fittings beside a water heater

Emergency Water Heater Repair

Burst tank, gas smell or water everywhere. Call right away.

Learn morePlumber wheeling a new tank water heater through a home hallway on a hand truck

Water Heater Replacement

When repair no longer makes sense, get a new tank or tankless unit.

Learn moreWall-mounted tankless water heater with copper and brass water and gas lines

Tankless Water Heater Repair

Error codes, lukewarm water and scale buildup on tankless units.

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Questions

Georgetown water heater questions

Who is the gas company in Georgetown, MA?

The state's gas provider map lists National Grid for Georgetown. If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 or National Grid at 1-800-233-5325 from outside.

Does Georgetown offer a water heater rebate?

Energy New England's rebate list for Georgetown offers $500 for a hybrid water heater under 55 gallons.

Why does Georgetown water have iron?

The town's shallow wells carry naturally occurring iron and manganese, which the plant filters out. The report says raw water iron has risen, and a new pretreatment facility is under construction.

How do I get rid of an old water heater in Georgetown?

Mello Disposal schedules bulk item and white goods pickups at 978-352-8581.

Sources

Where these local facts come from

Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.

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