01Homes in Putnam and their plumbing
| Building type | Where you'll often find it | Typical plumbing concerns |
|---|---|---|
| Homes on wells & septic | Carmel, Kent, Putnam Valley, Patterson | Well pumps, pressure tanks, water treatment, septic backups |
| Lake communities | Mahopac, Lake Carmel | Seasonal homes, frozen pipes, older plumbing |
| Village homes | Brewster, Cold Spring | Older cast iron and galvanized, renovations |
02Common plumbing problems
- No water from a failing well pump or pressure tank
- Frozen pipes during cold snaps
- Septic backups mistaken for drain clogs
- Water heater replacement
- Hard water and sediment
03Licensing & permits
- Who licenses plumbers
- Town and village rules apply. Ask the plumber which license covers your address
- Permits
- Town or village building department
04Water, sewer & gas
- Water
- Mostly private wells; some community water systems
- Gas
- Limited; many homes use heating oil or propane
- Sewer
- Mostly septic systems
Providers vary by street and town. Your bill shows which one serves your address. Smell gas? Leave and call 911 or your gas utility from outside.
05Towns
- Carmel
- Mahopac
- Brewster
- Cold Spring
- Putnam Valley
- Kent
- Patterson
06Putnam plumbing FAQ
I have no water at all. Is it a plumbing problem?
In a home on a well, no water often means a well pump, pressure switch or pressure tank problem. Check whether the breaker for the well pump has tripped, then call.
07Nearby areas
Sources & review
Last reviewed . General information, not legal or engineering advice. Rules change and individual buildings differ.