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Water Heater Repair in Chillicothe, OH

Chillicothe pumps its water from seven deep wells in Yoctangee Park and softens it at the plant next door. If your water heater has stopped heating or started leaking, call and get a plumber out.

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Chillicothe at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Chillicothe

7

deep wells in Yoctangee Park supply the city

Source: City of Chillicothe
1957

median year Chillicothe homes were built

Source: US Census Bureau
25%

of homes built before 1940

Source: US Census Bureau
0 of 30

homes over the lead action level in 2025

Source: City of Chillicothe
Water

Wells, lime softening, orthophosphate

The city draws its water from seven deep wells in Yoctangee Park, in the Scioto Buried River Valley Aquifer, next to the treatment plant. The plant uses lime softening to remove hardness, then adds carbon dioxide to adjust the pH, along with chlorine, fluoride and orthophosphate, a corrosion inhibitor that protects pipes. The report doesn't give a hardness number for the finished water.

Lime softening takes out much of the hardness before water reaches your tank, but some scale can still build up over the years, so flushing the tank still matters. Questions about the water go to the treatment plant at 740-773-3388.

Lead lines

No lead detected in 2025

In 2025 the city sampled 30 homes for lead and copper. Lead wasn't detected at the 90th percentile, and none of the 30 was over the action level. The city keeps a service line inventory you can look up on its website under Departments, Utilities, Service Line Inventory, to see what material is listed for your address.

Homes

Older homes, mostly gas

The median Chillicothe home was built in 1957, about 25% are older than 1940, and only about 8% date from 2000 or later. About 71% are detached houses and about 40% of households rent. Gas heats about 66% of homes and electricity about 29%. In an older house, a new tank may need venting or connector updates before it can go in.

Permits

County plumber registration, no tank pickup

The city's building department says it doesn't currently issue residential plumbing permits; a new utility tap is inspected by the Utilities Department, and commercial plumbing goes through the Ross County Health District. Plumbers must register with the health district before working in Ross County, and work inside the city also calls for a compliance bond with Chillicothe. Ask your plumber what applies to your job.

The city can't pick up appliances because of transfer station rules, and hot water tanks are on the list of items not taken during its yearly large item pickup. Ask your plumber to haul the old tank away, or call the Service Department at 740-773-2700.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Chillicothe 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? Leave the house, then call 911 and your gas company from outside. For Columbia Gas of Ohio, that's 1-800-344-4077.
Service area

Where we take calls

Chillicothe, Ross County, ZIP codes 45601. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Chillicothe

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

Chillicothe water heater questions

Where does Chillicothe get its water?

From seven deep wells in Yoctangee Park, in the Scioto Buried River Valley Aquifer, treated at the plant next to the park.

Is Chillicothe water softened?

Yes. The plant uses lime softening to remove hardness. The city's report doesn't list a hardness figure for the finished water.

Do I need a city permit to replace a water heater in Chillicothe?

The building department says the city doesn't currently issue residential plumbing permits. Plumbers must still be registered with the Ross County Health District.

Will the city haul away my old water heater?

No. The city can't pick up appliances, and hot water tanks are excluded from its large item pickup.

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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