Well Pump Repair in Lewiston, ME
No water or low pressure? We diagnose well pumps, pressure tanks and switches fast and get your water back.
Well Pump Repair for Lewiston Homeowners
Lewiston homeowners call RJC Plumbing for well pump repair because we are close by, based in Augusta, and out on Central Maine roads every day — the housing stock and the local permit process are not a mystery to us.
No water, low or surging pressure, or a pump that runs constantly — RJC Plumbing diagnoses and repairs well pumps, pressure tanks, switches and controls for homes on private wells across Augusta and Central Maine.
Signs your well pump or pressure tank needs service
No water at the taps, pressure that surges or drops in the shower, a pump that clicks on and off every few seconds, or a pump that never shuts off. Each points to a different part of the system.
Short-cycling is usually a waterlogged pressure tank. A pump that runs constantly may be a leak in the well line, a bad check valve or a failing pump. No water at all is often the pressure switch or the pump itself.
How do we diagnose a well system?
We check the pressure switch and tank first — they are the most common failures and the least expensive. Then power to the pump, the control box on jet and some submersible systems, and pressure on the well line.
One Augusta-area customer with a failed pressure tank had us on site within 20 minutes and water back in two hours. That is the standard we aim for on no-water calls.
Pressure tank replacement
A pressure tank with a failed bladder makes the pump cycle constantly and shortens its life. We replace it with a correctly sized tank, new tee, gauge, relief valve and pressure switch, and set the air pre-charge to match.
Well pump replacement
When a pump has failed we replace it and the connections, sized to the well depth and household demand. Jet pumps on shallow wells are repaired or replaced above ground, usually in an afternoon.
If the problem is the well itself — a dry well or a collapsed casing — we will tell you straight away and point you to a well driller rather than sell you a pump you do not need.
Why Lewiston Chooses RJC Plumbing
- Close enough to Lewiston for a fast response, local enough to know the town
- Free estimates and an upfront price before any work begins
- Active leaks, burst pipes and no-water calls go to the front of the line
- A fully licensed and insured Master Plumber, and a real person picks up when you call
Lewiston's Homes and Plumbing
Slow drains are a steady call in housing this dense, especially where several units share a stack. If a sink or tub keeps backing up, drain cleaning is the first step, and we will tell you honestly if the line itself needs more than that.
Lewiston and Auburn share their drinking water: the Auburn Water District draws from Lake Auburn and supplies both cities, and Lewiston’s own Electrical Services Division jointly operates a UV disinfection facility with the district. Wastewater goes to the Lewiston Auburn Clean Water Authority, the renamed successor to the long-running joint treatment authority known locally as LAWPC.
Family-Owned, Not a Franchise
We are an independent, family-owned plumbing company working out of Augusta, not a franchise routing your Lewiston call through a call center. Riley Campbell, the owner, is a licensed Master Plumber, and quality parts and honest pricing are non-negotiable on every job. Getting invited back for the next job is the whole business model.
Lewiston at a Glance
What the housing stock, water and sewer setup mean for a plumbing job here.
37,121
Population (Census / ACS estimate)
Median year built: 1957
A mix of galvanized, copper and early PEX, depending on when a section was last replaced.
Water
Auburn Water District (jointly serves Lewiston and Auburn)
Sewer
Lewiston Auburn Clean Water Authority (LACWA, formerly known as LAWPC)
Code Office
Planning & Code Enforcement, City of Lewiston
Main Heating Fuels (relevant to water heater choice)
- Heating oil 53%
- Natural gas 23%
- Electricity 10%
- Other 14%
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · api.censusreporter.org · lewistonmaine.gov · lewistonmaine.gov · lewistonmaine.gov · summitnaturalgasmaine.com
Codes & Permits for Well Pump Repair in Lewiston
In Lewiston, plumbing permits come from the Local Plumbing Inspector at the Planning & Code Enforcement, City of Lewiston (27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240, 207-513-3000). With 37,121 residents, Lewiston is required to enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). The city's Electrical Services Division jointly operates a UV/chemical disinfection facility with the Auburn Water District for the shared Lewiston/Auburn water supply, reflecting how closely the two cities' utilities are intertwined.
- Well pump replacement in Maine requires a licensee under the Well Drillers and Pump Installers Rules (10-144 CMR Chapter 232), administered by the Maine Water Well Commission, a body within the Maine CDC/DHHS created under 32 M.R.S. Chapter 69-C. maine.gov
- The Maine Plumbers' Examining Board (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) licenses plumbers statewide and maintains the plumbing rules and laws (Title 32, Chapter 49); day-to-day permit issuance and inspection for a given town is carried out locally by a Local Plumbing Inspector (LPI), who is often the same person as the municipality's Code Enforcement Officer. maine.gov
How RJC Plumbing Handles Well Pump Repair in Lewiston
- Where Auburn Water District (jointly serves Lewiston and Auburn)'s lines don't reach in Lewiston, homes rely on a private well — when pressure drops or a pump short-cycles, we diagnose which of the three usual parts failed.
- A well pump swap falls under Maine's Well Drillers and Pump Installers Rules, which is the license we work under for every well pump repair call, not just a general plumbing ticket.
- Maine CDC estimates roughly one in ten private wells statewide has too much arsenic, uranium, radon or another harmful substance, and recommends yearly bacteria/nitrate testing plus a broader test every three to five years — worth doing alongside a pump repair, not instead of it.
An industrial yard on Oxford Street near Simard-Payne Memorial Park, with Lewiston's historic mill buildings visible beyond.
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“very thorough and professional. took the time to explain possibility of results, I would use their service again and recommend to anyone”
emily h
September 2026
“Great communication and service. Josh provided an estimated arrival time on the day and was on time. The service was quick and professional. I also really liked that there was someone on the office. Madison provided excellent updates and communication.”
Daniel Philbrick
July 2026
“Great service and communication! I've been very pleased with their work!”
Marina Savage
July 2026
“Riley and his crew are awesome guys! They handled all the plumbing in our new bathroom. They were efficient and finished the project in the timeframe they had quoted. Riley and his guys made us feel so comfortable that we left him at our home alone while we ran errands.”
Michael Giroux
June 2026
“RJC came to do all the plumbing for our new bathroom. They always came on time and their professionalism was particularly noteworthy. They also kept their workspace clean and were respectful of our home. I would highly recommend them.”
Mudiwa Mupotsa-Giroux
June 2026
“Riley called to let us know when he would arrive. He was very knowledgeable, polite, and answered all of our questions. The work completed was very professional and thorough. We hope to use them again.”
Paul Perzanoski
June 2026
Well Pump Repair Questions from Lewiston Homeowners
I have no water at all — what should I check before calling?
Check the breaker for the well pump and look at the pressure gauge on the tank. If the breaker is on and the gauge reads zero, call us. Do not keep resetting a breaker that trips; it can damage the pump.
Why does my well pump turn on and off constantly?
Short-cycling is almost always a waterlogged pressure tank with a failed bladder, or one with the wrong air pre-charge. It is a quick diagnosis and a same-day fix in most cases.
Do you replace well pumps or just pressure tanks?
Both. We repair and replace pressure tanks, switches, controls and check valves, and replace failed submersible and jet pumps. Well drilling and casing repair are referred to a well driller.
How long does a pressure tank replacement take?
Typically two to three hours, including draining the system, setting the new tank, switch and gauge, and restoring water.
Can low water pressure be fixed without a new pump?
Often. A clogged sediment filter, an incorrectly set pressure switch, a waterlogged tank or a partly closed valve are all common causes we fix without replacing the pump.
Which areas do you cover for well service?
Augusta, Manchester, Winthrop, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Gardiner, Waterville and the surrounding towns — most of which have homes on private wells.
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