Serving Marion, 02738

Water Heater Repair in Marion, MA

Marion lists a flat $95 for the plumbing and gas permits on a gas water heater, and about 47% of homes here heat with oil. If your water heater is leaking or cold, call and get a plumber out.

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Marion at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Marion

$95

for the plumbing and gas permits on a gas water heater

Source: Town of Marion

47%

of Marion homes heat with oil

Source: US Census Bureau

town water sources, six of them in Rochester

Source: Marion Water Division

4 ppb

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

Source: Marion Water Division

Water

Wells in Rochester and a new treatment plant

The Marion Water Division's 2025 report lists seven groundwater sources, all in Rochester except the Main Water Station in Marion. Marion also gets water from the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District plant, which uses ozone and membrane filtration to remove iron and manganese; its upgrade went into service in September 2025. In town, sodium silicate is added to hold iron and manganese in solution and potassium hydroxide adjusts the pH. MassDEP's 2025 sanitary survey found no violations or deficiencies.

Lead at the 90th percentile was 4 ppb in July 2025, with 1 of 20 homes over the action level. PFAS6 measured 1.74 ppt against a 20 ppt limit. Call the water division at 508-748-3540.

Homes

Older houses on oil

Census estimates put the median Marion home at 1962. About 34% were built before 1940 and about 14% since 2000. About 96% are detached houses and about 9% of households rent. Oil heats about 47% of homes, gas about 33% and propane about 15%. The state's gas provider map lists Eversource for Marion.

Permits and pickup

$95 for a gas water heater

Massachusetts requires a permit for plumbing and gas work, including replacing a water heater, and the licensed plumber pulls it. Marion's FAQ says a gas water heater needs both a gas and a plumbing permit, and the fee is $95 for both.

Waste Management handles Marion's curbside trash and recycling; for questions call WM at (800) 972-4545, weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Marion homes

Leaking? Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
Turn off the gas valve or the breaker for the heater.
Gas smell? Eversource serves Marion. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 from outside, then report it to Eversource.