Glenn Dale homes are generally newer than those closer to Washington, but hidden leaks still happen, usually showing up as a higher WSSC Water bill, a meter that never rests, or a stain in a finished basement. A plumber can trace the leak with testing instead of guesswork. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Glenn Dale.
Can a newer Glenn Dale house really have a hidden leak?
Yes. Glenn Dale's median home was built in 1991, so most houses don't have very old pipe, but by now many of their original parts have been in service for decades. Supply hoses to washers and sinks, ice maker lines, water heater fittings, toilet fill valves and the cartridges inside shower valves are common leak sources. Many homes also have finished basements and irrigated lawns, which give a slow leak plenty of room to hide. A bill that creeps up over a few months is often the first clue.
Who fixes what, me or WSSC?
WSSC Water serves Glenn Dale. It is responsible for the service line from the water main to the property line, and the property owner is responsible from the property line into the home. That means a leak in your front yard between the property line and the house is yours to repair, even though the water came from WSSC. If water is bubbling up in the street or at the curb, call WSSC's Emergency Service Center at 301-206-4002. In Prince George's County, most plumbing work, including service line repairs, has to be done by a plumber who holds a WSSC license, with permits and inspections through WSSC.
Could my lawn irrigation be leaking?
It's worth ruling out. Testable backflow assemblies, such as those on irrigation systems and some fire sprinkler systems, need annual testing by a WSSC-certified cross-connection technician, and a failing assembly or a broken line underground can waste water every time the system runs. Shut the irrigation off at its own valve, read the meter, and check again an hour later. If the meter stops, the irrigation side is the likely source; if it keeps going, the leak is in the house or service line.
A Glenn Dale note
Glenn Dale sits in central Prince George's County, between Bowie and Lanham, about 12 miles from downtown Washington. When you call, have your meter reading handy and mention whether the basement is finished, whether you have irrigation, and where you've seen signs of water. That helps the plumber plan the search.
Leak Detection questions in Glenn Dale
Can a fairly new house still have a hidden leak?
Who is responsible for a leak between the street and my house?
Could the leak be in my irrigation system or an outdoor faucet?
Can a toilet that keeps running really raise my water bill?
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