If a pipe has burst in your Canton home, turn off the main water valve and cut power near any standing water. A plumber can cut out the failed section and connect new pipe. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Canton.
Canton's water system and housing
Canton treats its own water from the Etowah River at the Bobby E. Bishop facility and buys a smaller share from the Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority and the City of Waleska. The city adds polyphosphate to limit scaling and corrosion in pipes. Water outages, leaks and sewer emergencies go to the city's Operations Department at 770-479-2392; the Water Department is 770-704-1500.
Canton's housing is young. The median home dates to 2005, and only about 13% was built before 1980, mostly near the old mill-town core. In newer homes, bursts usually come from PEX or CPVC in an unheated attic, a garage wall or a hose bib left with a hose attached. Permits inside the city go through Canton's Building & Safety Services online portal.
Which fix fits the damage
| What the plumber finds | Usual fix |
|---|---|
| A single freeze crack in otherwise sound pipe | Cut out the split and couple in a new piece |
| Corroded or pitted pipe on both sides of the break | Replace back to the nearest solid fitting |
| A line on an outside wall that has frozen before | Repair it, then insulate or reroute it |
| A leak on the buried line past the meter | Excavate and repair or replace that stretch |
| A burst supply hose at a toilet, sink or washer | Swap the connector; the piping is fine |
Signs a pipe has burst
- Flooring that buckles, warps or feels spongy underfoot
- Ceiling drywall that sags, bubbles or turns soft
- Soggy ground, a sinkhole or a puddle between the meter and the foundation
- A visible split in a pipe with water pushing out of it
- The water meter still spinning when every fixture is off
- A sudden jump on the water bill with no change in habits
- The sound of water moving behind drywall with nothing turned on
Seasonal notes
Most freeze damage around Atlanta follows a run of nights well below freezing, especially with wind. Pipes in vented crawl spaces and on exterior walls are the usual casualties. Dripping faucets, opening cabinets and keeping the heat steady help, and so does knowing where the main valve is before the forecast turns.
Burst Pipe Repair questions in Canton
A pipe just burst. What do I turn off first?
Water is coming up near the meter or the street. Who do I call?
How do I get the outside plumbing ready for the next freeze?
How does a plumber find a break hidden in a wall or under the floor?
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