Lithia Springs is served by the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, which requires backflow devices to be tested every year by a certified tester from its list, with results sent to WSA. Missing reports can lead to service suspension. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lithia Springs.
Local conditions in Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Douglas County, a historic health-resort town now made up of homes, apartments and several data centers. Its water comes from WSA, which calls itself Douglas County's sole water provider. WSA's backflow rules are firm: customers install and maintain backflow protection at their own expense, though WSA supplies the device for residential installations. Each device must be tested every year by a certified tester chosen from WSA's list, and results go to WSA. If reports aren't provided, service can be suspended.
WSA owns the meter and the lines in the road right-of-way. From the meter to the house, the water and sewer lines are the homeowner's, and so is the device on that line. Because Lithia Springs has no city government, permits come from Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections, which specifically requires plumbing permits for lawn irrigation systems.
About a third of homes here were built before 1980, and the median dates to 1987. Older houses near Thornton Road and Lee Road may have had irrigation added later, so the device might not be where you'd expect.
Repair or replace?
| Finding | Typical approach | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Failed test, sound body | Rebuild checks and seals | Then retest and send WSA the result |
| Freeze-cracked body | Replace | Brass rarely repairs well once split |
| New irrigation, no device | Install protection | County plumbing permit required for irrigation |
| Obsolete model | Replace with a current unit | Parts may no longer be made |
Signs to act on
- A WSA reminder or warning about a missing report
- Drips or spray at the device
- Sprinklers going in with nothing protecting the line
- Damage after a freeze
Timing
Don't let a WSA reminder sit, given the suspension risk. Spring is a good time to test, when the irrigation comes back on. If you drain the sprinklers in fall, have the device checked first so a repair can happen in mild weather. Wrap any above-ground assembly before a hard freeze. When you call, ask whether the plumber is on WSA's certified tester list so the test and the report can be handled in one visit, and have the device's tag details ready.
Backflow Testing questions in Lithia Springs
My water utility has never sent me a backflow notice. Am I covered?
Do I need a permit to install or move a backflow assembly?
Is the backflow assembly mine or the utility's?
Who is allowed to test my backflow assembly?
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