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Water Heater Repair in Wilmington, OH

Wilmington pipes its water about 13 miles from Caesar Creek Lake and lime-softens it at the city plant. If your water heater is leaking, rumbling or has gone cold, call and get a plumber out.

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Wilmington at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Wilmington

2M gal

of water the city plant produces on a typical day

Source: City of Wilmington
3

free bulk pickups a year from city sanitation

Source: City of Wilmington
1990

the year the Prairie Avenue water plant was built

Source: City of Wilmington
42%

of Wilmington households rent

Source: US Census Bureau
Water

Lake water, lime-softened

Since 1994 Caesar Creek Lake has been Wilmington's main water source, with two city reservoirs at Burtonville, filled from Cowan Creek, as backup. The plant at 1142 Prairie Avenue adds pebbled lime to raise the pH so minerals drop out, producing soft water, then re-carbonates, filters and disinfects it. It produces about 2 million gallons a day for some 12,500 people.

The city's latest posted report, for 2024, shows lead at the 90th percentile as not detected and none of 32 homes over the action level in 2022 sampling. It doesn't give a hardness number. Questions go to the plant at 937-382-3614.

Lead lines

Send a photo of your line

The city asks owners to identify their service line, where it comes through the wall to the meter, and submit a photo with its online survey. Choices are lead, copper, galvanized or plastic. The answers go into the city's records and future replacement plans.

Homes

1970s homes, many renters

The median Wilmington home was built in 1977. About 16% are older than 1940 and about 18% date from 2000 or later. About 65% are detached houses and about 42% of households rent. Gas heats about 66% of homes and electricity about 31%.

Permits

County permits, city bulk pickup

The city says all plumbing permits come from the Clinton County Health Department, 111 S. Nelson Avenue, 937-382-7251.

City sanitation collects up to three bulk items a year at no extra charge, then $15 an item. Appliances without freon count as bulk items; request pickup online and it's collected on your next regular trash day. You can also haul it to the Wilmington Landfill, where the minimum charge is $16; Sanitation is at 937-382-6474 and takes cash or check only.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Wilmington 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 utility from outside, using the emergency number on your gas bill.
Service area

Where we take calls

Wilmington, Clinton County, ZIP codes 45177. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Wilmington

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.

Learn more
Questions

Wilmington water heater questions

Where does Wilmington get its water?

Mainly from Caesar Creek Lake, with Burtonville reservoirs filled from Cowan Creek as backup.

Is Wilmington water softened?

Yes. The city plant lime-softens the water, though its report gives no hardness number.

Who issues plumbing permits in Wilmington, OH?

The Clinton County Health Department, 937-382-7251.

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

Request a bulk pickup from city sanitation; three a year are included, then $15 each.

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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