Plumbing Service Area Around Silver Spring, PA
Our 24/7 line dispatches plumbers to the Silver Spring community in West Hempfield Township and to four nearby towns. This page lists the ZIP codes for each and which direction each one lies from Silver Spring.
Distances are straight-line estimates, so drive time is longer. Give the dispatcher your street and the nearest main road to get started.
Dispatch map and town pages
Select a town for local details, common plumbing problems there and the ZIP codes we cover.
Straight-line directions and distances are estimates from the Silver Spring community. Driving takes longer.
ZIP codes and towns we dispatch to
Silver Spring shares ZIP codes with Lancaster and Columbia, so the list below shows every ZIP tied to the area.
| Town or community | ZIP codes | Where it lies from Silver Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring | 17575, with some homes in 17601 and 17512 | The community itself, along PA Route 23 |
| Columbia | 17512 | About 3 miles southwest |
| Mountville | 17554 | About 2 miles south |
| Landisville | 17538 | About 2 miles northeast |
| Lancaster | 17601, 17602, 17603 | 5 to 7 miles east to southeast |
| Marietta | 17547 | About 7 miles west |
A few of these towns sit in different townships and boroughs, so permit and sewer questions go to the local office in each one.
What changes from town to town
Columbia and Marietta are river boroughs on the east bank of the Susquehanna, so crews there often work on old lines that have been added to over generations. Mountville was incorporated as a borough in 1906 to set up a municipal water system, and Landisville is a census-designated place inside East Hempfield Township. Lancaster is a city with its own water department.
Water service differs too. Columbia Water Company says it serves Columbia, Mountville and Marietta plus West Hempfield and several other townships, and Lancaster City Water appears on the West Hempfield Township website as well. Some properties use a private well. Check your bill to learn which applies, and tell the dispatcher.
Which office to ask about permits
Permit rules vary by municipality, so ask the office that covers your address before work starts.
- Silver Spring homes: West Hempfield Township, 3476 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601.
- Landisville homes: East Hempfield Township.
- Lancaster homes: the City of Lancaster, which has its own plumbing permit application.
- Columbia, Mountville and Marietta homes: the borough office.
- Not sure? Call the dispatcher, who can point you to the right office.
If your ZIP code is not on the list
Several other ZIP codes lie within about ten miles, including 17552 Mount Joy, 17545 Manheim, 17582 Washington Boro, 17551 Millersville and 17516 Conestoga. We do not promise coverage for every one, because it depends on the job and the schedule that day.
Call (717) 349-9373 and give your address. The dispatcher will say plainly whether a plumber can reach you, and if not, will say so right away so you can call someone else without losing time.
How to give your location on a call
The Silver Spring community has a ZIP that works like a P.O. box, so many residents have a Lancaster or Columbia mailing address even though they live in Silver Spring. Give the street name, the nearest main road such as PA Route 23, and the ZIP printed on your mail.
Landmarks help too. Lake Grubb Nature Park, Silver Spring Park on Ironville Pike and Hempfield Hill Road are all inside the area, and a dispatcher who knows them can place your address quickly. Ready now? Call (717) 349-9373 and start with your street name.
Service area questions
Yes. The Silver Spring community in West Hempfield Township is the center of the dispatch area, including homes mailed under 17575, 17601 and 17512.
Yes. We serve the Silver Spring community in Lancaster County, PA, along PA Route 23.
Our dispatch area includes five nearby towns, from about 2 miles to about 7 miles in a straight line. Call to confirm coverage for any address outside them.
Yes. The 24/7 line covers Silver Spring, Columbia, Lancaster, Mountville, Landisville and Marietta at any hour.
Sources for the rules and facts on this page
- According to a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission press release, Columbia Water Company serves Columbia, Mountville and Marietta boroughs plus West Hempfield, Rapho, East Donegal and Manor townships.
- West Hempfield Township website (westhempfield.org), for the township's permit application, building code official and septic pumping notice.
- City of Lancaster mechanical, electrical and plumbing permit application, for the licensed plumber and certificate of insurance fields.
- According to Wikipedia and USPS ZIP data, the founding dates, 2020 population figures and ZIP codes on this page were checked against published entries.
Check whether we reach your address
Call the 24/7 line and give your street and ZIP. Dispatch will confirm coverage.