Plumbing companies in Erie, PA
Quick answer
2 plumbing companies have a local office in Erie, PA on 1-800Deals: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Erie and Roto-Rooter Erie, PA. Erie Water Works says its source is exclusively surface water from Lake Erie, treated at two filtration plants, the Chestnut Water Treatment Plant and the Richard S. Erie Water Works' Lead Line Grant Project targets about 7,400 service connections with lead goosenecks, short pipe sections that joined older service lines to cast-iron mains, across Erie and small parts of Wesleyville and Lawrence Park.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Plumbing companies serving Erie and nearby Erie County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 companies with a local office here:
- Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Erie, 3603 Edison Ave, Erie. Services include frozen pipes, toilet repair and replacement, sewer repair, drain repair, plumbing leaks, drain cleaning; serves Albion, Asbury, Avonia, Cambridge Springs, Cranesville, East Springfield, Edinboro, Erie, Fairview, Girard and more.
- Roto-Rooter Erie, PA, 163 E 26th St, Erie. Services include drain cleaning, emergency plumber, water heater repair, water damage, commercial plumbing, hydro jetting; serves McKean, Waterford, Wesleyville, Albion, North East, Erie, Girard, Lawrence Park, Edinboro.
What to know about plumbing in Erie
All Lake Erie water
Erie Water Works says its source is exclusively surface water from Lake Erie, treated at two filtration plants, the Chestnut Water Treatment Plant and the Richard S. Wasielewski Water Treatment Plant. It also advises flushing a tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking when water has sat for several hours, to reduce possible lead exposure from home plumbing. Source: Erie Water Works: 2025 Water Quality Report
Lead gooseneck and galvanized line replacement
Erie Water Works' Lead Line Grant Project targets about 7,400 service connections with lead goosenecks, short pipe sections that joined older service lines to cast-iron mains, across Erie and small parts of Wesleyville and Lawrence Park. Private galvanized or wrought iron lines at those properties are being replaced into the house, including a new shutoff valve, meter, dual check backflow preventer and thermal expansion tank. By the end of 2025 more than 6,000 goosenecks had been removed and more than 3,000 galvanized lines replaced; call 814-870-8000 for current status. Source: Erie Water Works: Lead Line Grant Project
Lead Status Unknown letters
Erie Water Works keeps a service line inventory on its website. If you received a letter calling your line Lead Status Unknown, that is a Pennsylvania DEP label for lines whose material is not yet known, and Erie Water Works asks you to complete its Water Line Inventory Survey with a photo of your water meter and service line. A plumber can help identify the pipe material if you are unsure. Source: Erie Water Works: 2025 Water Quality Report
Check the license
The City of Erie requires a license for plumbing work in the city, and only master license holders can obtain a plumbing permit. Contractors doing $5,000 or more in home improvement work a year, including plumbers, must also register with the Pennsylvania Attorney General; check the city license and the Home Improvement Contractor registration before work starts. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Where does Erie's tap water come from?
Erie Water Works uses only surface water from Lake Erie, treated at its Chestnut and Richard S. Wasielewski water treatment plants.
Is Erie replacing lead water lines?
Yes. Erie Water Works' Lead Line Grant Project targets about 7,400 connections with lead goosenecks and replaces the private galvanized lines at those properties; more than 6,000 goosenecks had been removed by the end of 2025.
Does a plumber need a license in Erie, PA?
Yes. The City of Erie requires a license for plumbing work, and only master license holders can pull a permit. Plumbers doing $5,000 or more of home improvement work a year must also register with the Pennsylvania Attorney General.
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