Plumbing referral service · Portland, ME
Water line repair in Portland
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If there is danger now
Run the tap, start a shower, or begin washing clothes or dishes briefly to clear pipes before consuming.
Source: Portland Water District, 2026 Annual Water Quality Report, Oct 15, 2026
Warning signs
Homes with pre-1980s plumbing may have lead in pipes or solder. Copper joints sealed with lead solder can release contamination.
Source: Portland Water District, Protecting Public Health: Minimizing Lead Exposure, Oct 15, 2026
Questions about this? Call (207) 503-7586
What it costs
The water district covers the service line up to the curb stop or property line. The property owner is responsible for the remaining line into the building.
Source: Portland Water District, Protecting Public Health: Minimizing Lead Exposure, Oct 15, 2026
Questions about this? Call (207) 503-7586
Who may do the work
Supply valve work and meter installation or removal in Portland must be handled by personnel authorized by the local water utility.
Source: Portland Water District, Seasonal Service, Oct 15, 2026
Facts about Portland
The Portland Water District advises running the tap, a shower or a load of laundry or dishes for several minutes to flush the pipes before drinking the water.
Source: Portland Water District, 2026 Annual Water Quality Report, Oct 15, 2026
The Portland Water District reports no lead service lines on the public side of its system, but lead was used in household plumbing into the 1980s, and copper pipe with lead solder is a possible source.
Source: Portland Water District, Protecting Public Health: Minimizing Lead Exposure, Oct 15, 2026
The Portland Water District owns the service line from the main to the curb stop or property line; the customer owns the rest of the line to and into the building.
Source: Portland Water District, Protecting Public Health: Minimizing Lead Exposure, Oct 15, 2026
Only Portland Water District employees and agents may operate District-owned supply valves or install or remove water meters.
Source: Portland Water District, Seasonal Service, Oct 15, 2026
How this works
You call or send a request.
Tell us what happened, where you are and how soon you need help.
A person calls you back.
A person from Portland Plumbing Help calls you to talk about the problem.
We give you the names of local companies.
The person gives you the names and phone numbers of two independent local companies that serve your area. You call them and decide who to hire. We do not send your details to any company. If you say yes when we ask, we play the recording of your first call to local companies.
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- Portland, ME