The City of Clarkston says its water and sewer are managed by DeKalb County, so homes here don't depend on a private well pump, and we found no source verifying any wells. With about half of Clarkston's housing built before 1980, weak water usually traces to old pipe, valves or regulators. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clarkston.
Water in Clarkston
Clarkston is a small inner-ring DeKalb city just outside I-285, long a refugee-resettlement hub often called the most diverse square mile in America. Its housing is largely 1970s and 1980s apartments and homes; the median dates to 1979 and about 53% predate 1980. DeKalb supplies Chattahoochee River water treated at the Scott Candler plant. DeKalb owns the line from the main to the meter, including the meter; the owner is responsible from the meter to the home's plumbing.
Many Clarkston residents rent, and in rental housing the property owner is responsible for repairs past the meter. If you rent, report weak water or leaks to your landlord or building manager promptly; if you own, the plumbing from the meter inward is yours. Either way, a description of which fixtures are affected and since when helps the plumber.
What to do now
- Check with neighbors or building management. DeKalb's 24-hour emergency repair line is 770-270-6243.
- Run a cold tap and check for rusty water.
- Watch the meter with all fixtures closed, if you have access.
- Find the main shutoff for your home or unit.
- If you rent, tell the property owner, who is responsible for repairs past the meter.
Signs and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Rusty first water, weak flow | Corroded steel supply pipe |
| Weak water across the house | Regulator or old main valve |
| Meter moving, damp yard | Service line leak |
| Water hammer | Regulator failing or loose pipe |
| Weak in one bath only | Clogged valve or cartridge |
What affects the cost
- Pipe material and age. Older buildings may need pipe replaced.
- Access. Shared walls and slabs in apartments make work harder.
- The part. Regulators and valves are smaller jobs.
- Permits. Clarkston Planning & Development handles building permits.
The number on this page is a free referral line, not a plumbing company. It connects you with an independent plumber who works in Clarkston. Tell them the age of the building, if you know it, and which fixtures are affected. If you rent, let the property owner know you're calling. Note any recent repairs. Say whether hot and cold differ.
Well Pump Repair questions in Clarkston
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