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Somerville systems & permits

Somerville buys every gallon of its water from the MWRA and pushes it through a distribution system whose mains were largely laid between the late 1800s and the early 1900s. The city has been buying its way out of the lead problem since 2019: its Lead Service Line Replacement Program replaces the whole run from the street main to the basement meter — including the portion the homeowner owns — at no cost, and it covers galvanized, iron, brass and plastic services as well as lead. What that program does not touch is everything downstream of the meter, which in a pre-1940 two- or three-family is usually far older than the new copper service feeding it.

Sources: mwra.com · somervillema.gov

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Somerville purchases all of its water from the MWRA through seven master meters; the local system is 125 miles of 4- to 20-inch main, much of it installed in the late 1800s to early 1900s.

Tells a homeowner why a street-side leak or a low-pressure complaint is a system-age question, not a fixture question — and dates the pipe under their own street.

When the Lead Service Line Replacement Program launched in 2019, records showed 3.6 percent of the city's service lines — 449 lines — were known or suspected lead. The entire service is replaced from house to main at no cost to the owner, and non-copper services (brass, galvanized steel, iron, plastic) are also eligible.

A Somerville homeowner shopping for a plumber needs to know which part of their water service the City will do free and which part they must pay for — that boundary is the whole conversation.

As of the start of 2024 the City believed 146 lead services remained, after replacing 57 in 2023 using the MWRA Lead Service Replacement Program and routine maintenance.

Sets the real scale: most Somerville houses do NOT have a lead service, so the honest job is verifying material, not selling replacement.

Somerville's 2023 lead and copper testing across 20 houses and 2 schools produced a 90th percentile of 7.53 ppb, below the 15 ppb action level.

Lets the page answer the 'is my water safe' question with a real number instead of reassurance, which is what buyers actually search for.

Why Somerville Chooses Spencer

Straightforward plumbing work from a local team — clear pricing, licensed technicians, and appointments that actually happen when we say they will.

Licensed & Insured in Massachusetts

Every plumbing technician we send to Somerville is fully licensed, insured and background-checked.

Upfront, Flat-Rate Pricing

You approve the price before any work begins. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no overtime rates.

Same-Day Service

Same-day appointments across Somerville and the surrounding North Shore communities.

Family-Owned and Local

A local family business, not a national call centre. The person who answers is the person who dispatches.

The Spencer Home Services team at the Peabody headquarters
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What Spencer Customers Say

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Justin Repp
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I needed a sewer line replaced on my property in Lowell. The issue was a complicated one but Will came out to assess the problem and gave me a fair price (much cheaper than another company!). Then the team of Oscar, Bryan, Paul, Julio, Cesar, and others came out and banged out the job in one (long) day. They crushed it. Highly recommend.
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Patrick Proctor
14 days ago
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We found a 75 year old sewer pipe starting to leak and crack at the joints. Spencer Home Services was extremely helpful in giving an estimate and getting it repaired quickly by a skilled plumber!
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Courtney Landry
33 days ago
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Thanks so much to Jesse & the entire Spencer team! From my first interaction, I was kept up to date and given the best advice on how to move forward with a water leak. The service was professional, efficient, and a pleasure. I am a repeat customer and would gladly recommend Spencer Home Services to anyone. Thank you!
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Mason Gohl
36 days ago
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Jesse was great. He showed up and got the job done. SPH was very communicative which meant no worries! Very happy.
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Ryan Penney
53 days ago
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I Called Spencer yesterday with a sewer issue at my Clients home. They came out, assessed the job. Laid out all the options to the client. Had a price back in less than an hour. Client accepted the price, signed the contract, and the job was completed Today by 3:00. Professionals from the beginning and all the way through until the end.
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Weihai Chen
70 days ago
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I had an excellent experience with Spencer Home Services replacing my main water line — nearly 200 feet long! The crew worked efficiently and managed to finish everything within a single day, which was very impressive. The pricing was great, and the team went above and beyond with the cleanup and grading afterward — the yard looked neat and well-restored when they were done. Special thanks to Bryan Paul, Julio, Brian, Oscar, and Cesar for their professionalism, hard work, and attention to detail. I highly recommend Spencer Home Services for anyone looking for reliable and high-quality service! --------------- 7/16/26 Great company, actually stands by their warranty! Spencer Home Services put in a new main sewer line for me last August. Over the winter, the street patch settled a bit and started turning into a pothole. I called them up to see if they’d fix it under their warranty, and they were awesome about it. First, they sent someone out two weeks ago to run a camera down the whole pipe. They wanted to make sure the shifting dirt didn't cause any sagging or bellies underground, and they did the inspection with absolutely no pushback or extra fees. Once we confirmed the pipe was in perfect shape, they scheduled a crew to come back today to fix the road. They cut a clean square and put down a really solid, hot asphalt patch that's completely level with the street. It's rare to find a company that actually stands by their work and coordinates everything without a fight. Highly recommend them!
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Steven Murphy
84 days ago
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I had two projects done at my property. One was reline my sewer line and install a line for a basement half bathroom. The other was replacing my hot water storage tank. The worker quality was excellent, the only problem I had was finding the offices to pay off the work
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karen mancuso
93 days ago
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I had 2 mini split systems installed in my townhome on the second and third floors. The work was done carefully and with good attention to details both outside and inside by Charles Barragan and John Sacharczyk. They provided thorough instruction with demonstrations on how to operate the systems with a remote regarding all modes, options etc . I am extremely pleased with the service from Spencer Home Service from estimate to completion. Charles and John provided high quality work and were in a pleasure to work with.
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antonio trujillo
118 days ago
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Rapidez, profesionalismo, puntualidad y conocimiento del trabajo a realizar. Thanks Steve Cunha.
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Sarah Wessel Whitaker
194 days ago
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We had our old cast iron/ceramic sewer pipe lined, and are very happy with the result! Oscar and Cesar were knowledgeable and friendly and were happy to show us what was going on as they were working on things. The quoting and scheduling process were straightforward too and everyone at Spencer home services was very responsive.
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211 days ago
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I couldn’t be more grateful for the team from Spencer who came out after Monday’s blizzard to complete our CIPP sewer line repair. Oscar, Cesar, Chuck, and Bryan (who plowed out the driveway) were outstanding from start to finish! They addressed a sewer line with multiple root intrusions that had been causing blockages, as well as a cavity in the old cast iron pipe that was allowing runoff to leak back through the foundation and into the house. The team thoroughly prepped the line by clearing the roots and descaling the pipe. Once done, they shot the new pipe in and cured it so that we have a single continuous sewer line pipe to the city main. They also removed the aging cast iron wye connection and replaced it with a new PVC fitting. Throughout the entire process, they were incredibly kind, patient, and professional. I asked a lot of questions, and they were happy to walk me through everything - from the materials being used, to how measurements are taken, how the resin is applied, and how the curing process works. I truly appreciated the education and transparency. I now have a much better understanding of my home’s sewer system and the work that was done. They were also very respectful of our home, keeping the work areas clean and carefully protecting our light-colored carpet with drop cloths. After the work was done, they cleaned up everything and it was almost like they weren't here at all. They treated our home like it was their own. Also, thank you as well to Rich, who came out on Saturday to assess the situation and scope the line, and to Angel and the front office staff who answered my questions over the weekend on timing for the job and if a plow would be possible. Every person I spoke with was friendly, responsive, and understanding. An exceptional team and an excellent experience all around - highly recommend!
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Matt Grant
247 days ago
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My water main broke New Year’s Eve night called Spencer and the guys were out in no time. Excellent experience from Bryan , Paul ,Ceaser , and Julio guy’s absolutely killed it. Looks like nothing even happened had water back up by the ball drop appreciate you guys fantastic work!!

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