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About 85% of Billerica's residents are on town sewer, and the rest is covered by septic rules stricter than the state's. Either way, the line from the house is yours to maintain. Call (000) 000-0000 or send the form. We'll review your request and help you with the next step.
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Plumbing services in Billerica
What do you need in Billerica?
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless replacements, and heaters that leak or run out of hot water.
Drains & Sewer Lines
Slow or backed-up drains and the line from the house to the street or septic tank.
Leaks & Repiping
Leaking pipes, frozen-pipe damage and replacing old supply lines.
Kitchen & Bath Fixtures
Faucets, toilets, sinks, showers and tubs, replaced or added.
Sump Pumps
New and replacement pumps for basements that take on water.
Gas Lines for Appliances
Gas piping for ranges, dryers, heaters and generators.
Billerica, area by area
Mill housing, early subdivisions and Route 3 suburbs
Billerica's oldest working neighborhoods grew up around the Concord River mills and the 1910s subdivisions; suburban tract building later spread along the Route 3 corridor. The town's master plan identifies East Billerica, Pinehurst, Nutting Lake, Rio Vista, River Pines and North Billerica as its denser neighborhoods, on lots of half an acre or less (2018 Master Plan).
North Billerica
The main mill village on the Concord River, with mill workers' row houses and double cottages built from about 1835 to 1915, and a local historic district around the mills.
Billerica Center
The original common and a Victorian residential district along the main street, inside the Center local historic district.
East Billerica
A canal and railroad village that grew into one of the town's compact, older neighborhoods.
Pinehurst
A subdivision opened around 1910 to 1920, now one of the denser neighborhoods on smaller lots.
Nutting Lake
A lakeside neighborhood where a subdivision was likely opened around 1910 to 1920; the master plan counts it among the older, compact areas.
Neighborhood histories draw on the Massachusetts Historical Commission's Billerica survey report.
Water, sewer and septic
Billerica's water, sewer and septic rules
Billerica's drinking water comes from the Concord River, treated at the town's plant on Treble Cove Road (2025 Water Quality Report), and about 85% of residents are connected to the town sewer (Water, Wastewater).
Service lines. The town owns the water service and shut-off within the street right-of-way; the rest of the line to the house, and the main water meter, belong to the owner, and curb valves may not be placed under driveways (Water Division Rules and Regulations). The town's 2025 water quality report says its service line inventory is available to view in person at the water treatment plant, and 2025 lead testing at 30 sites found none above the action level (2025 Water Quality Report).
Sewer lines and backups. The owner maintains the building sewer from inside the foundation wall to the main; the town clears the main itself (Wastewater FAQ). New connections must be made by a drain layer on the DPW's approved contractor list, with permits filed online (Wastewater Permits and Fees). The town plans further sewer extensions to designated "Needs Areas" through its Sewer Expansion Program.
Sump pumps. The sewer is sanitary-only, so sump pumps should discharge outside, and the DPW offers to reroute connected pumps at low or no cost (Sump Pump Program).
Sprinklers and backflow. Every in-ground sprinkler system needs a backflow preventer, a timer and a moisture sensor, and the town must be notified before installation; the town tests backflow devices, most twice a year and double check valves once a year, and bills the owner (Rules and Regulations, Cross Connection Control). Under the town's June 20, 2026 notice, outdoor watering was limited to one day a week; check Current Water Restrictions for the latest.
Septic homes. Billerica's Board of Health rules go beyond Title 5: new and replacement tanks must hold at least 1,500 gallons in two compartments with an outlet filter, homes with a garbage grinder need a larger system, septic construction is off-limits from December 1 to March 15, and installers and Title 5 inspectors must pass a local test (Board of Health Chapter 5).
Permits and local rules
Plumbing and gas permits in Billerica
In Billerica, plumbing and gas permits come from the Building Department and are filed online; the plumbing and gas fitting applications and the plumbing and gas fee schedule are posted on the department's documents page (Building Department).
Licensed plumbers only. The town's FAQ says plumbing and gas work must be done by someone licensed by the Commonwealth, so homeowners don't pull these permits (Building FAQ). Under state rules, permits go only to licensed plumbers and gas fitters, and work can't start until the permit is issued (248 CMR 3.05). Check a license on the state license lookup.
Historic districts. Billerica has four local historic districts (the Center, North Billerica Mills, Corner and Richardson's Mill districts), and exterior changes in them need Historic Districts Commission approval. A new exterior vent or pipe on a house in a district can need review, so ask first (Historic Districts Commission).
Last verified November 2026. New England Plumbers is a referral service. We don't pull permits or do plumbing work. The contractor who does the job handles the permit.
FAQ
Billerica plumbing questions
Can I pull my own plumbing permit in Billerica?
No. The Building Department's FAQ says plumbing and gas work must be done by someone licensed by the Commonwealth, so a licensed plumber or gas fitter files the permit.
Where does my sump pump have to drain?
Outside, not into the sewer. Billerica's sewer is sanitary-only, with storm water handled separately, and the DPW runs a voluntary program to reroute sump pumps that are tied into the sewer at low or no cost to the homeowner.
Which part of the water and sewer lines is mine?
The town owns the water service pipe and shut-off inside the street right-of-way; from there to the house the line belongs to the owner, as does the main water meter. On the sewer side, the owner maintains the building sewer from inside the foundation wall to the connection at the main.
Do lawn sprinklers need anything special in Billerica?
Yes. Every in-ground sprinkler system needs a backflow preventer, a timer and a moisture sensor, and the town must be notified before it's installed. The town tests backflow devices, most twice a year and double check valves once a year, and bills the owner.
Is there a charge to use New England Plumbers?
No. The call and the referral are free to homeowners. Any estimate and any work are agreed directly between you and the contractor.