Cicero's Trusted Plumbing Experts

⚠️ Cicero Water: Four Town Wells, 12–20 GPG — No Softening

Cicero operates its own municipal water utility, drawing from four wells — two at the town's treatment plant and two east and south of Buckeye Street. The wells tap a sand-and-gravel aquifer at 105–115 feet, with a secondary limestone aquifer running 150–400 feet down. That water comes out classified as very hard, 12 to 20 GPG, with no softening at the source. At that hardness level, mineral sediment builds fast inside water heater tanks, clogs aerators and showerheads, and wears down supply lines throughout the home faster than treated municipal water would. Annual water heater flushing and a softener consultation are the two highest-impact moves for Cicero homeowners.

🏠 Morse Reservoir Homes: Lakefront Plumbing Carries Extra Load

With 1,500-acre Morse Reservoir as its centerpiece, Cicero has over 600 homes on or near the water — and high year-round homeownership means these systems get heavy use. Lakefront and water-access homes run water heaters harder, accelerating sediment buildup from that 12–20 GPG well water. Outdoor fixtures, irrigation lines, and dock plumbing add scale and corrosion exposure most inland homes don't face. And like the rest of Central Indiana, any Cicero home with supply lines installed during the 1978–1995 polybutylene era carries the same brittle-pipe risk — that gray plastic pipe reacting poorly with chlorinated water over decades.

📍 BNC Serves Cicero — Hamilton County's Lake Community

BNC Plumbing is based at 4809 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, with regular service throughout Hamilton County, including Cicero and the Morse Reservoir area. Glen holds Indiana Plumbing License #PC88601022 and has served the greater Indianapolis area since 2008 — understanding both the well water geology and the mix of original town homes and newer lakeside construction unique to Cicero. Licensed, insured, no subcontractors. Call 317-352-0780 and you get BNC, not a dispatcher.

How hard is the water in Cicero, Indiana?

Cicero operates its own municipal water utility drawing from four wells — two in town at the treatment plant, two east and south of Buckeye Street. These wells tap a sand-and-gravel aquifer at 105–115 feet, with a secondary limestone aquifer from 150–400 feet. Cicero water is classified as very hard at 12–20 GPG with no softening at the source. At those levels, mineral sediment builds rapidly in water heater tanks, restricts aerators and showerheads, and accelerates wear on supply lines throughout the home. Annual water heater flushing and a water softener consultation are high-priority steps. Call BNC at 317-352-0780.

Does hard well water cause special problems for Morse Reservoir lakefront homes in Cicero?

Yes — lakefront and water-access homes face the same hard water challenges as any Cicero property, plus a few added factors. Heavy year-round use runs water heaters harder, accelerating sediment buildup from 12–20 GPG well water. Homes with outdoor fixtures, irrigation systems, or dock plumbing face additional scale buildup and corrosion exposure. Any home with supply lines from the 1978–1995 polybutylene era carries the same risk seen throughout Central Indiana — brittle gray pipe reacting with chlorinated water over decades. A plumbing inspection is the smartest maintenance investment for Morse Reservoir homeowners. Call BNC at 317-352-0780.