Barberton was founded in 1891 by O.C. Barber and grew around the Diamond Match company, which moved here in 1894. The population peaked at 33,805 in 1960, and the 2020 census counted 25,191 residents and 11,844 housing units. That history means plenty of homes with drain lines and supply pipes laid decades ago, which is why clogs and leaks come up so often on an emergency plumber's calls here.
The original settlement sits in a valley parallel to the Tuscarawas River, and Lake Anna is a spring-fed lake in a 21-acre park. Low ground and creeks mean basements take on water after storms. The city saw serious flooding in June 2019, so we treat a failed sump pump as an emergency and recommend a battery backup.
Water comes from the 200-acre Barberton Reservoir and is treated at the city plant. The city's latest water quality report lists hardness at about 170 mg/L, which is in the hard range, so water heaters and fixtures collect scale. A yearly tank flush and a water softener are the practical answers.
Winters are cold enough to split pipes in unheated spaces. When a line freezes, shut off the main and call the 24/7 line. Our burst pipe repair team arrives ready to cut out the damage and restore water.
Repairs follow the Ohio Plumbing Code, which builds on the International Plumbing Code (IPC), and we confirm permit rules with the right office when a job needs one.
