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Water Heater Repair in Wrightsville, PA

Nearly half of Wrightsville's homes were built before 1940, and almost three in four heat with gas. The borough's water plant sits on North Front Street, right by the Susquehanna. If your water heater has quit or is leaking, call and get a plumber out.

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Wrightsville at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Wrightsville

73%

of Wrightsville homes heat with natural gas

Source: US Census Bureau
46%

were built before 1940

Source: US Census Bureau
49 ft

river stage at which Front Street floods

Source: NOAA National Water Prediction Service
1 day

of treated water the borough keeps in storage

Source: Wrightsville Borough Municipal Authority
River water

River water, by way of an old quarry

The Wrightsville Borough Municipal Authority serves the borough and small parts of Hellam and Lower Windsor townships. Its water starts in the Susquehanna and is pumped to Miller Lake, an old spring-fed limestone quarry the borough bought in 1950, before it is treated at the plant on North Front Street. In 2025 the plant made about 368,000 gallons a day, and the authority keeps about a one-day supply in its two elevated tanks. The mains on Hellam Street and South Front Street were replaced between 2019 and 2022.

Under the April 2026 rates, the monthly base charge covers the first 2,000 gallons. After that, water and borough sewer each cost $5.00 per 1,000 gallons, so a leaking water heater adds about $10 for every 1,000 gallons it loses. The authority charges $15 to turn service off or on. It also uses RAVE phone alerts to warn residents about hydrant flushing, which is a good time to hold off on hot water until the cold runs clear.

The river

When the Susquehanna rises

The National Weather Service gauge across the river at Marietta spells out what each river level means for Wrightsville. At 49 feet, flood stage, Front Street in Wrightsville floods. At 52 feet, some homes in the Wrightsville and Columbia areas start to be affected, and at 54 feet, numerous homes and businesses are. At 59 feet, the Wrightsville water supply itself is affected. The record is 64.54 feet, set during Agnes in June 1972.

If your basement takes on water, don't restart a gas or electric water heater that was sitting in it until a plumber has checked the controls and burner. If the river threatens the town's water supply, the authority's one-day storage is the cushion, so save water for drinking until you hear it's safe.

Gas homes

Old houses, two gas companies

The median Wrightsville home dates from 1944, and about 23% are rowhomes or twins. About 73% heat with gas and 17% with electricity. Both UGI and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania list Wrightsville in their territories, so check your bill to know which company to call. Gas water heaters most often fail at the pilot, thermocouple or gas valve, and in houses this old the vent connection deserves a look whenever the heater is replaced.

Building and zoning permits go through the borough office at 601 Water Street, and the borough's building code official is Solanco Engineering Associates. A plumber who replaces your heater should know whether the job needs a permit and handle it.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Wrightsville 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? UGI and Columbia Gas both list Wrightsville. If you smell gas, leave the house, then call UGI at 800-276-2722, Columbia Gas at 888-460-4332, or 911 from outside.
Service area

Where we take calls

Wrightsville, York County, ZIP codes 17368. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Wrightsville

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.

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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

Wrightsville water heater questions

Where does Wrightsville's water come from?

From the Susquehanna River, pumped to Miller Lake, an old limestone quarry, then treated at the borough authority's plant on North Front Street.

What does a water heater leak cost on a Wrightsville water bill?

Above the first 2,000 gallons a month, water and borough sewer are $5.00 each per 1,000 gallons under the April 2026 rates, so about $10 per 1,000 gallons lost.

At what river level does Wrightsville flood?

The National Weather Service says Front Street in Wrightsville floods at 49 feet on the Marietta gauge, and the town's water supply is affected at 59 feet.

Who is the gas company in Wrightsville?

Both UGI and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania list Wrightsville. Your bill shows which one serves you. If you smell gas, leave first, then call from outside.

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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