A Lithia Springs sump pump usually stops working because of a stuck float, a failing check valve, lost power or a worn motor. A plumber can repair or replace it and send the discharge outdoors rather than into the WSA sewer. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lithia Springs.
Lithia Springs conditions
Lithia Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Douglas County; it was a city until residents dissolved the charter in 2000. It's a mix of homes and apartments near I-20 and Thornton Road. Census survey figures put the median home at 1987, with about 34% built before 1980, so many houses have pumps that have been replaced at least once, or never.
The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA) provides water and, where it's available, sewer. WSA owns the meter and the lines in the road right-of-way; the homeowner is responsible for water and sewer lines on the property from the meter to the house. A sump pump tied into the house sewer line sends groundwater into WSA's system, so it should be moved outdoors.
WSA also requires backflow protection, and devices must be tested every year by a certified tester from WSA's list, with results sent to WSA. Service can be suspended if reports aren't filed. Keep that in mind before choosing a backup pump that runs on water pressure.
Which fix fits
| Problem | Common fix | Lithia Springs note |
|---|---|---|
| Float hung up | Free or replace the switch | Check for silt in the basin |
| Backrush at shutoff | New check valve | Saves wear on the motor |
| Pump is decades old | Replace it | Common in homes from the 1970s and 1980s |
| Power outages | Battery backup | No WSA backflow testing involved |
| Want no battery | Water-powered backup | WSA's annual backflow testing applies |
Signs to look for
- A full pit and a silent pump
- A motor that runs but doesn't lower the water
- Rapid on-off cycling
- Wet subfloor or a musty smell
- A tripping GFCI outlet
Timing and permits
Test the pump in a dry spell and replace a weak one before the next round of storms. Because Lithia Springs is unincorporated, Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections handles permits; it requires plumbing permits for new or renovation work. The plumber can tell you whether your job needs one. When you call, say where the pit is and whether water is rising, and shut off the pump's breaker if water is near the outlet.
Sump Pumps questions in Lithia Springs
Does a water-powered backup pump need a backflow device?
Can the sump discharge go into a floor drain, laundry sink or sewer cleanout?
Do I need a permit to replace or add a sump pump?
How many years does a sump pump usually last?
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Helpful guides
Sources
- Lithia Springs housing by year built (via Point2Homes)
- Lithia Springs, Georgia (Wikipedia)
- Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA): water service
- WSA owns the meter and the lines in the road right-of-way: service line ownership
- WSA: customers must install and maintain backflow protection at their : backflow prevention
- Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections: permits
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