Plumbing companies in Harrisburg, PA
Quick answer
2 plumbing companies have a local office in Harrisburg, PA on 1-800Deals: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Harrisburg and Roto-Rooter Harrisburg, PA. Capital Region Water draws Harrisburg's drinking water from the DeHart Reservoir, which sits in forested hills about 20 miles north of the city. Capital Region Water owns the water mains in the street, but each customer owns the service line that connects the house to the main.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Plumbing companies serving Harrisburg and nearby Dauphin County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 companies with a local office here:
- Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Harrisburg, 6014 Patriot Road, Harrisburg. Services include sinks, sink installation, sink repair, toilets, toilet installation, toilet repair; serves Adamstown, Airville, Akron, Annville, Bainbridge, Bareville, Bart, Bausman, Bear, Bethel and more.
- Roto-Rooter Harrisburg, PA, 33 N 2nd St, Ste 3, Harrisburg. Services include drain cleaning, emergency plumber, water heater repair, water damage, commercial plumbing; serves Camp Hill, Waynesboro, Lewisberry, Palmyra, Pleasant Hill, Carlisle, Halifax, Chambersburg, Hanover, Gettysburg and more.
What to know about plumbing in Harrisburg
Tap water from the DeHart Reservoir
Capital Region Water draws Harrisburg's drinking water from the DeHart Reservoir, which sits in forested hills about 20 miles north of the city. Its Water Services Center produces over seven million gallons a day for more than 60,000 residents and businesses in Harrisburg, Penbrook Borough and Susquehanna, Swatara and Lower Paxton townships. The water reaches homes through more than 200 miles of mains and three storage reservoirs in Reservoir Park. Questions about water at the tap go to Capital Region Water at 888-510-0606. Source: Capital Region Water: Ensuring Clean Water
The service line is yours
Capital Region Water owns the water mains in the street, but each customer owns the service line that connects the house to the main. The utility keeps a Service Line Inventory Map showing known pipe materials, and it reports a recent lead sampling result of 0 parts per billion. A silvery gray pipe that scratches easily and does not attract a magnet is likely lead. If yours fits that description, call Capital Region Water before hiring anyone to replace it. Source: Capital Region Water: Lead Prevention
Sewer laterals and shared lines
In Harrisburg the sewer lateral that carries wastewater from a building to Capital Region Water's collection main is the property owner's responsibility, along with the cost of repairs. The utility advises having lines inspected regularly, keeping fats, oils and grease out of drains and watching for cracked laterals and tree roots. Where two properties share a party line, the owners must coordinate repairs, or one may pay to connect directly to the main. Capital Region Water runs a Customer Assistance Program for owners who need help with repair costs. Source: Capital Region Water: Homeowners Guidelines and Responsibilities
Check the license
Plumbing licenses in Pennsylvania are issued locally, so ask the City of Harrisburg what it requires for plumbing work. Separately, contractors who do $5,000 or more of home improvement work a year must register with the Pennsylvania Attorney General and show their PA registration number on contracts, estimates and ads. Check a contractor's registration in the Attorney General's online search or at 1-888-520-6680. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a plumber in Harrisburg is legitimate?
Look for a PA home improvement registration number, shown as PA followed by digits, on the contract or estimate, and confirm it in the Attorney General's online search or at 1-888-520-6680. Also ask the City of Harrisburg about any local plumbing license it requires.
Who pays to fix a broken sewer line in Harrisburg?
Capital Region Water says sewer laterals and water service lines are the property owner's responsibility, including repair costs. Its Customer Assistance Program can help owners who need support.
Does Harrisburg have lead water pipes?
Capital Region Water reports a recent lead sampling result of 0 parts per billion, but customers own their service lines and some may be lead. Its Service Line Inventory Map shows known pipe materials.
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