Serving New Lebanon, 45345

Water Heater Repair in New Lebanon, OH

New Lebanon pumps its water from three deep village wells near Bear Creek, and about 39% of homes here heat with electricity. Montgomery County's health department issues plumbing permits. If your water heater is leaking or cold, call and get a plumber out.

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New Lebanon at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in New Lebanon

village wells next to the water plant

Source: Village of New Lebanon

80 ft+

depth of the aquifer under a thick clay layer

Source: Village of New Lebanon

$30

county plumbing permit for a replacement installation

Source: Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County

39%

of homes heat with electricity

Source: US Census Bureau

Water

Deep, well-protected wells

The village's 2025 water report says New Lebanon gets all of its water from three wells beside the treatment plant in the northeast part of the village, near Bear Creek. Ohio EPA rates the aquifer low in susceptibility to contamination because it lies more than 80 feet down under a thick protective clay layer.

In 2025 lead testing, the 90th percentile was 1.2 ppb, but one of 20 sites was over the 15 ppb action level. Copper was 0.191 ppm. Call the village offices at 937-687-1341 with water questions.

Homes

Gas and electric, mostly houses

Census estimates put the median New Lebanon home at 1967, with about 27% built before 1960 and about 8% since 2000. About 83% are detached houses and about 23% of households rent. Gas heats about 56% of homes, electricity about 39% and propane about 6%.

Permits and old tanks

County plumbing, free weekly bulk item

Interior plumbing permits in Montgomery County come from Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County, which lists $30 for a replacement installation permit. Montgomery County's building regulations office handles residential building permits for New Lebanon.

Rumpke takes one bulk item per week with your trash at no extra charge. Call Rumpke at 1-800-828-8171 at least 48 hours ahead to schedule it.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for New Lebanon 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.

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Service area

Where we take calls

New Lebanon, Montgomery County, ZIP codes 45345. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in New Lebanon

Repair, replacement and emergencies

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

Questions

New Lebanon water heater questions

Where does New Lebanon's water come from?

Three village wells near Bear Creek, drawing from an aquifer more than 80 feet down.

How much is a plumbing permit in New Lebanon?

Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County lists $30 for a replacement installation permit.

Will Rumpke take an old water heater in New Lebanon?

The village allows one free bulk item a week; call Rumpke at 1-800-828-8171 48 hours ahead and ask about the tank.

How do New Lebanon homes heat?

Census estimates show about 39% of homes heat with electricity, with most of the rest on gas.

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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