Utility Work
About Utility Work
Takoma Park was incorporated in 1890, utilities have been present in our fabric since its inception. Critical utility infrastructure is a major part of every urban environment. Our energy, communications, transit, clean and dirty water are all maintained by these networks. Most of the nations critical utilities are aging and Takoma Park is no exception, many federal requirements are spurring and/or funding updates to the system on a grand scale.
Our utility companies include (not limited to) the following list;
| Utility & Link | Service | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Comcast/Xfinity | Internet and Cable | 800-934-6489 |
| Pepco | Energy | 202-833-7500 |
| Verizon | Phone and Internet | 800-837-4966 |
| Washington Gas | Energy | 703-750-1400 |
| Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) | Water and Sewer | 301-206-4002 |
| RCN DC Metro | Internet and Cable | 800-746-4726 |
| City Of Takoma Park | Stormwater | 301-891-7611 |
| MD SHA Dist 3, Fairland Shop | Roadways and Sidewalks | 888-252-9580 |
This web page exists to provide basic information about major utility construction projects within the city limits. Each utility should notice affected address before they start construction.
City Contact Info
Ian Chamberlain
Construction Manager
Phone: 301-891-7611
Email: IanC@takomaparkmd.gov
Project Info & Timeline
See table below
Budget & Funding Source
Budget: Varies
Funding Source: Individual utilities
Links & Notes
Current Project Status
Utility Work
| Location | Contractor | Utility | Projected Completion Date | Project Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Line Clearance Tree Pruning and Hazard Tree Removals in All Six Wards | PEPCO's site coordinated subcontractors | PEPCO | March-July 2024 | Arlie Hitt Phone: 240-993-6041 Email: arlie.hitt@davey.com | PEPCO Electric Line Tree Clearance Pruning and Removals March-May 2024 Notes: -Some trees with two trunks are noted as two separate trees on these maps. -Trees to be removed have been marked with a blue dot on the trunk. -All removals have been reviewed and approved by the Takoma Park Urban Forest Manager. -Additionally, trees located on private property are contingent upon PEPCO receiving a signed Vegetation Maintenance Agreement from the property owner. |
| Selected Electric Line Clearance Work in Ward 3 | PEPCO's site coordinated subcontractors | PEPCO | September 2023 (March 2024 for elm pruning) | Ashley Satterfield 202-536-9012 | 2023 Eastern Ave PEPCO Pruning Work |
| Underground transmission line Takoma substation to Sligo substation | PEPCO's site coordinated subcontractors | PEPCO | Expected December 2022 (heavy construction likely complete 2020) | Tami Watkins Phone: 855-888-9343 Email: TakomaSligo@pepco.com | Takoma-to-Sligo-Underground-Line PEPCO SITE Community Presentation 10/09/19 Project Fact Sheet 04/19 Community Look Ahead 02/22/21 Paving schedule 01/22/21 |
| Capitol Grid Project, @ Eastern Avenue in Takoma Park | PEPCO's site coordinated subcontractors | PEPCO | TBD | Tami Watkins Phone: 855-888-9343 Email: CapitalGrid@Pepco.com | Capitol Grid Project PEPCO SITE Takoma Substation |
| Ward 3, Little Eastern Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue | WSSC's selected contractor | WSSC | TBD | Bhusan Basnet Phone: 301-206-7946 Email: bhusan.basnet@wsscwater.com | Concept Plans Phase Two Presentation |
