Princeton is a town of about 1,300 people with its own water billing and sewer plant, and well over half its homes were built before 1980. Plumber Raleigh NC is not a plumbing company; it's a free referral line. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Princeton.
Plumbing services in Princeton
Princeton lies in eastern Johnston County on US 70, between Selma and Goldsboro and about 34 miles from Raleigh in a straight line. It was incorporated in 1861 as Boon Hill and took the name Princeton in 1873. The town has around 1,300 residents, while the 27569 ZIP takes in roughly 8,800, most of them in the surrounding countryside.
What we could and couldn't confirm
Princeton publishes less online than its neighbors. Here's where things stand:
- Water: the town bills water and sewer at Town Hall (919-936-8171). We couldn't find a current water quality report or confirm which system sells the town its water, so we won't guess. Ask Town Hall for the annual report.
- Sewer: the Town of Princeton runs its own wastewater plant, discharging to the Little River.
- Permits: not confirmed. Many small Johnston County towns use Johnston County Inspections in Smithfield (919-989-5060), but we found no Princeton source saying so. Check with Town Hall.
- Backflow testing and service line rules: nothing published that we could find.
Sewer capacity is growing
According to the town, its current plant treats 275,000 gallons a day, and USDA has awarded a grant and a loan to expand it. The state has lifted the sewer moratorium that had been in place. For homeowners, the practical point is simple: a slow or backed-up drain inside the house is almost always a problem in your own line, not the plant.
Homes here are older than Raleigh's
The median Princeton home was built in 1977, and about 57% of houses went up before 1980. Raleigh's median is 1997. That age shows up as worn drain lines, aging supply pipe and water heaters that have been replaced more than once in the same spot, sometimes without updated venting or valves. A plumber can check those details while fixing the main problem.
Rural addresses
Much of the 27569 ZIP is outside town limits. Homes there may be on Johnston County water or a private well. If you don't receive a water bill, you're most likely on a well, and the plumber will bring different parts for a pump or pressure tank call.
Gas
Johnston County is in Piedmont Natural Gas territory, but service depends on the street. If you smell gas, get out of the house and call 911 or Piedmont at 800-752-7504.
Calling
Tell us your address and what's wrong. We'll connect you with an independent plumber who serves Princeton and the surrounding area.
Common questions in Princeton
Who do I pay for water and sewer in Princeton?
Is Princeton still under a sewer moratorium?
Who issues plumbing permits in Princeton?
Are Princeton homes likely to have old pipes?
Nearby cities and towns
Sources
- Princeton, North Carolina (Wikipedia)
- Town of Princeton
- NC DEQ: Princeton WWTP permit notice
- Point2Homes: Princeton demographics (housing age)
- Johnston County Building Inspections
- Johnston County Environmental Health: Private wells
- NCUC report on natural gas service territories (2014)
- Piedmont Natural Gas safety information
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