If your home is inside Lexington, the City's own water system supplies it, so there is no well pump to fail. Well pumps matter for houses out in the surrounding Davidson County countryside that never tied into a public line. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lexington.
City water, county wells
Lexington operates its own utilities: water, sewer, electric and natural gas. The water system runs more than 192 miles of line to over 10,000 meters, drawing from Lake Thom-A-Lex with City Lake and Davidson Water connections held for emergencies. In-city homes are on that system.
The City's 2025 water report says nothing about how many outlying homes still use wells, and we found no other count, so this page won't guess. If you live beyond the lines, the pump and tank are yours to keep running. Lexington's housing also skews old (median year built 1969), so a country place near town may still have equipment from decades back.
Repair or replace: a quick comparison
| Problem | Typical fix | When replacing makes sense |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure switch with pitted contacts | New switch, set to the right cut-in and cut-out | Rarely; switches are a stand-alone part |
| Waterlogged pressure tank | Recharge the air if the bladder holds | Bladder torn or tank shell rusting |
| Bad capacitor or control box | Swap the component above ground | Repeated failures that hint at a dying motor |
| Submersible motor burned out | Pull and replace the pump | Almost always, since the pull is most of the labor |
| Jet pump losing prime | Fix a suction leak or foot valve | Worn impeller or a seized motor |
Warning signs
- No water anywhere in the house
- Pressure that rises and drops during a shower
- A switch that clicks in short, rapid cycles
- Sputtering taps or a pump that never seems to rest
Timing and seasons
Pumps tend to show their age when demand climbs, like summer watering or a house full of guests. Lightning and power surges can also take out a pump or its controls, so check the breaker after a storm before assuming the worst. A pump that trips its breaker again right after a reset should be left off until someone tests the motor and wiring, because repeated restarts can finish off a weak motor. In winter, an exposed line or a pump house without heat can freeze. On city water, a sudden pressure change usually points to a leak on the owner's side or a utility main issue rather than anything you'd call a pump. For plumbing permits inside the city, Lexington takes applications through its online Permit Portal at City Hall.
Well Pump Repair questions in Lexington
How do I know whether my house uses a well or a public water system?
Can I give up my well and hook up to public water?
Why does my pump click on and off so often?
Who handles the permit side when a well pump is replaced here?
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