Water Line Repair in Triangle, VA

Prince William Water supplies Triangle from the Occoquan Reservoir, and lines and connections on private property are the owner's responsibility. When the buried line from the meter to your house leaks, a plumber can repair or replace it. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Triangle.

Triangle conditions

Triangle is an unincorporated community in southeastern Prince William County, wedged between Dumfries, Prince William Forest Park and Marine Corps Base Quantico and home to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Its housing is mostly newer, with a median build year of 1999, so service lines are usually copper or plastic and fail at fittings or from digging damage more often than from age.

Prince William Water names Triangle among the eastern county communities it supplies with Occoquan Reservoir water treated at Fairfax Water's Griffith plant. Virginia American Water runs a separate Prince William system in the Dale City area, so if you're unsure, check your bill. Prince William Water locates lines from the main through the meter box; lines and connections on private property are yours. It has inventoried its service lines and states that all lines it owns and maintains are non-lead, while customers are responsible for their own home plumbing. Plumbing permits come from Prince William County's Building Development Division. Prince William Water's Emergency Dispatch, (703) 335-7990, handles main breaks and problems at the meter.

Repair or replace

Situation	Repair a section	New line
Single leak at a fitting	Usually enough	Rarely needed
Pipe nicked during yard work	Good fit	Only if damage is long
Leaks in more than one spot	Short-term	Often the better value
Low pressure across the house	May not help	Can restore full flow

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Triangle.

(202) 915-7612

Signs to watch for

A wet strip of yard between the meter box and the house
The meter moving with all fixtures off
Pressure loss at every tap
Water near the main valve where the line enters

Timing and seasons

Freezing nights can split a line where it runs shallow near a porch or garage, and spring rain can hide a slow leak for weeks. Prince William Water switches to free chlorine for part of each spring, which can change taste for a while and isn't a sign of pipe trouble. A slow leak can usually wait for a scheduled visit; water entering the house can't. Plumber Washington DC Pros is a referral service, not a plumbing company, and your call reaches an independent local plumber who serves Triangle.

Water Line Repair questions in Triangle

Who handles a leak right at the meter box?

Prince William Water locates and handles lines from the main through the meter box, so a leak at the meter goes to its Emergency Dispatch at (703) 335-7990. Leaks on private property are the owner's.

How do I find out whether my service line is lead or galvanized steel?

Prince William Water has inventoried its service lines and says all lines it owns and maintains are non-lead. With a median build year of 1999, Triangle homes usually have copper or plastic on the private side too.

Why is a strip of my lawn soggy when it hasn't rained?

If it hasn't rained, a wet stripe between the meter and the house usually means the buried service line is leaking. Check the meter with all water off to confirm.

Does repairing or replacing a water service line need a permit here?

Prince William County's Building Development Division issues plumbing permits for Triangle. The plumber can confirm whether your repair needs one.