Backflow Testing in Dacula, GA

When to call about backflow

• Gwinnett asked for a device, a test or a report
• A sprinkler system went in without any device on the line
• Water is leaking from an assembly near the meter
• A device froze and cracked during a cold snap
• You bought a Hamilton Mill-area home and found no test history
• A business near Harbins Road is fitting out a new space

Dacula on Gwinnett water

Dacula is a small, historic eastern Gwinnett town that's growing fast, with new retail around Harbins Road and the large Hamilton Mill area sharing its 30019 ZIP. The city's Non-City Utilities page lists Gwinnett County, now the Department of Water Resources, for water and sewer at 678-376-7000. For backflow, contact DWR's backflow staff at 678.376.4213 or [email protected].

The county sources reviewed for Dacula didn't verify the required testing interval or which testers are accepted, so ask DWR before booking. What is clear is ownership. Gwinnett is responsible for the pipes that bring water to the meter. All plumbing, pipes and fixtures between the meter and the home are the homeowner's, which includes any backflow device.

Dacula's median home was built in 1999, and newer subdivisions often have in-ground irrigation. That's the usual reason a house needs backflow protection: a sprinkler line runs through soil and fertilizer, and a pressure drop in the main could draw that water back without a device in place.

Building permits are picked up and paid for at Dacula City Hall, 442 Harbins Road, and the City Inspector does inspections with 24 hours' notice.

What affects the cost

• Testing or inspecting a device versus installing a new one
• Assembly type and size
• Rebuild parts or full replacement
• Access to a device in a buried box or landscaping
• Permit and inspection steps

What happens when you call

You'll be connected with an independent plumber who serves Dacula. Tell them what Gwinnett asked for, what the device protects and whether it's leaking. If water is spraying, close the irrigation valve and leave the house supply on. Have the device's make and size ready so the plumber can bring the right repair kit, and mention whether it sits above ground or in a box. Before winter, drain the sprinkler side and wrap any exposed assembly.