In Accokeek, some homes are on WSSC Water and others, especially on large rural lots, may draw from a private well, so the first step is knowing which you have. Either way, the buried line between the source and the house can leak and needs a plumber to repair. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Accokeek.
Local conditions
Accokeek was a tobacco-farming area on the Potomac before it became mostly suburban, and the median home here was built in 1997. The Moyaone Reserve, west of Route 210, has individually designed mid-century homes on wooded lots of five acres or more. Water service varies by address: WSSC Water is the public utility for Prince George's County, but not every Accokeek property is connected. If you get a WSSC bill, you're on public water. If you don't, the home likely relies on a well, and the line from the well to the house is part of your private system.
For WSSC customers, a portion of the service line is utility-owned and the rest is customer-owned. WSSC banned lead as a service line material in 1954 and publishes an address lookup of service line materials. Its emergency line, 301-206-4002, is for water coming up at the meter or in the road.
Public water versus well: how a line repair differs
| On WSSC Water | On a private well | |
|---|---|---|
| Where the line starts | Meter or property line | Well head or pitless adapter |
| Typical first sign | Wet ground, higher bill, meter moving | Pump short-cycling or running constantly |
| Who to call for street-side leaks | WSSC, 301-206-4002 | No utility; it's all private |
| Length of run | Street to house | Can be long on wooded acreage |
| Permits and inspection | WSSC plumbing permit | WSSC for plumbing; county DPIE oversees well matters |
Signs the line is leaking
- A wet or sunken strip between the street or well and the house
- Pressure dropping at all fixtures
- A well pump that turns on when no water is being used
- Water entering the basement or crawlspace where the line comes in
- For WSSC customers, a bill that rises with no change in household use
Timing and seasonal notes
On big wooded lots, roots and long runs make leaks harder to spot, and a winter freeze can crack a shallow section near the house that won't show until spring. If you're on a well, a pump that suddenly runs longer or more often is often the first clue, well before any wet ground appears. In Prince George's County, WSSC issues plumbing permits and inspections, and its rules call for a plumber holding a WSSC license for service line work.
Water Line Repair questions in Accokeek
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