Within town limits, Haymarket's water and sewer come from Prince William Water, and the drain lines on your property are yours to keep clear. Most homes are fairly new, so clogs usually come from what goes down the drain. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Haymarket.
Who runs the sewer in Haymarket?
The Town of Haymarket lists Prince William Water for water and sewer inside town limits. Prince William Water's emergency dispatch, 703-335-7990, handles main breaks and outages, and its customer service line is 703-335-7950 on weekdays. The wider 20169 ZIP area reaches into rural western Prince William County, where some properties may not be on public sewer, so check your bill if you are unsure. If you are on public sewer and your own line is clear but water still will not leave the house, the utility is the next call.
Why do newer Haymarket homes still clog?
Haymarket's 1880s core is surrounded by newer growth along I-66, and the median home was built in 1997. Plastic drain lines in houses that age rarely break, so most clogs come from grease, disposal sludge, wipes, hair and the occasional toy. A finished basement makes the lowest drain the place a main line clog shows up first. If the same line clogs more than once, a camera inspection after cleaning can reveal a low spot or something lodged in the pipe, and it is worth doing before paying for repeated cabling.
Does a drain repair in Haymarket need a permit?
Clearing a clog is service work. If a section of drain or sewer pipe has to be replaced, all building permits for properties in town, including plumbing, are issued by Prince William County Development Services, and the Town requires zoning approval first. Town Hall can be reached at 703-753-2600 about the zoning step. A plumber who handles repairs in town should be familiar with the order of those steps.
A local note
Older homes in the historic core and lots with mature trees are where roots are a likelier culprit than in the subdivisions near I-66. Gas in Haymarket comes from Columbia Gas of Virginia rather than Washington Gas, which has no bearing on your drains but is worth knowing if a plumber also works near gas appliances. When you call, you are connected with an independent plumber who serves Haymarket. Have a short list ready of the affected fixtures and anything flushed or poured recently.
Drain Cleaning questions in Haymarket
Who handles sewage overflowing from a manhole in the street?
Do I need a permit to have a drain cleared?
My home is not on municipal sewer. Can a plumber still clear the drains?
Should the line be checked with a camera after a main line backup?
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