Service areas in and around York, PA

The City of York has about 19,500 homes, and roughly half of them were built in 1939 or earlier. Drain problems look similar across the city, but each area has its own twist. In West York, almost every home is pre-war and many are rowhomes. In Downtown York, very old buildings sit low along Codorus Creek, where storms test every drain. In Northwest York, historic homes from 1882 to 1930 still drain through first-generation clay laterals.

Beyond the city, the York City treatment plant on Black Bridge Road also takes wastewater from West York, North York, Spring Garden Township, West Manchester Township, York Township and Manchester Township. Providers who answer calls cover many of these communities. Each municipality issues its own permits for lateral work, so the provider will tell you which office applies to your address.

The public sewer mains in York and the treatment plant are owned by Pennsylvania American Water. If a manhole is overflowing or a whole street is backing up, call them at 1-800-565-7292. For a backup in one house, a plumber is the right first call.

Coverage is confirmed by address on the call. If a provider cannot reach your address, you will be told right away. For an overview of the services available, start with York, PA drain and sewer help.