Plumbers in Accokeek, MD

From tobacco farms to wooded subdivisions

Accokeek lies on the Potomac in southern Prince George's County, about 16 miles from downtown Washington in a straight line. It was historically a tobacco-farming area and is now mostly suburban, though parts remain rural. West of Indian Head Highway (MD 210), the Moyaone Reserve has individually designed mid-century homes on wooded lots of five acres or more. Bryan Point Road, Berry Road and Manning Road East are local routes, and Piscataway Park with the National Colonial Farm and Hard Bargain Farm draw visitors. Accokeek has no local government; Prince George's County issues building permits.

Check your own water and sewer setup

WSSC Water is the public water and sewer utility for Prince George's County, but in Accokeek service varies by address. Some homes are on WSSC lines; homes on large lots may have a private well, a private onsite wastewater system, or both. Before you call, look at your bills: a WSSC bill means public service, and no water bill usually means a well. That one detail changes which plumber and which equipment a job needs.

For homes on WSSC water, chlorine is the disinfectant, UV disinfection is used at both of WSSC's filtration plants, and orthophosphate is added to limit corrosion. WSSC owns part of the water service line and the customer owns the rest. Its "What's Your Pipe Type?" map lets you look up your address, and WSSC banned lead as a service line material in 1954. WSSC water and sewer emergencies go to 301-206-4002.

Wells and onsite wastewater systems fall under Prince George's County DPIE, which has its own sections for wells and potable water and for on-site sewage disposal.

Newer homes on average

The median Accokeek home was built around 1997, newer than most of the county. That points to typical mid-life repairs: water heaters, pressure tanks and well pumps where a well is in use, sump pumps, valves and fixtures, plus the occasional leak in a long buried line between the house and the road.

Gas, propane and permits

Not every Accokeek street has natural gas mains, and many homes run on propane or electricity. WSSC Water issues permits for and inspects all natural gas and LP gas installations in Prince George's County, so a propane water heater or range hookup needs a WSSC permit and a gasfitter holding a WSSC license, just like a natural gas job. Plumbing permits also come from WSSC Permit Services (301-206-4003).

If you smell gas, leave the house first. Once outside, call 911 and your gas utility; if you use propane, call 911 and your propane supplier.

How Accokeek differs from the District

Every District address is on DC Water and city sewers. In Accokeek, the first question is whether the home is on public water and sewer at all. Tell us when you call, describe the problem, and you will be connected with an independent local plumber who sets the price and timing with you.