Serving Nelsonville, 45764

Water Heater Repair in Nelsonville, OH

Nelsonville pumps its water from three shallow wells by the Hocking River, and about 44% of its homes were built before 1940. If your water heater is leaking or out of hot water, call and get a plumber out.

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Nelsonville at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Nelsonville

44%

of Nelsonville homes were built before 1940

Source: US Census Bureau

city wells in the Hocking River Aquifer

Source: City of Nelsonville

60%

of households rent

Source: US Census Bureau

$5.50

city sticker for a large item pickup

Source: City of Nelsonville

Water

Hocking River wells

The city's 2025 water report says Nelsonville draws from three wells near the Hocking River, north of the treatment plant. Ohio EPA rates the aquifer highly susceptible to contamination, partly because it sits less than 10 feet below the surface with no protective clay or shale layer.

Total trihalomethanes, a disinfection byproduct, were flagged as a violation in 2025, with results up to 128 ppb against an 80 ppb limit. Lead at customer taps came in at 1.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, with no samples over the action level. The city's inventory includes lead service lines, and you can download the Ohio EPA service line inventory from the Utilities Documents page. For water questions, call 740-753-2151.

Homes

Old houses, many rentals

Census estimates put the median Nelsonville home at 1952, with about 44% built before 1940 and about 60% before 1960. About 60% of households rent, so if you rent, tell your landlord about a leak or cold water right away. Gas heats about 51% of homes and electricity about 44%.

Older basements often have tight stairs and old gas or water fittings, so it helps to tell the plumber about access when you call.

Old tanks

Large item stickers

City trash pickup takes large items or special rubbish with a $5.50 sticker. Buy stickers from the Utilities Department at (740) 753-2151, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ask whether an old water heater qualifies, or have the plumber haul it away.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Nelsonville 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? Leave the house, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside, using the emergency number on your gas bill.