Toilet Repair in Lithia Springs, GA

Most toilet repairs in Lithia Springs come down to a flapper, fill valve, wax seal or clog, and the toilet can usually stay. Since Lithia Springs is unincorporated, utility and permit questions go to Douglas County agencies. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lithia Springs.

Lithia Springs conditions

Lithia Springs was a city until residents voted to dissolve its charter in 2000, and it is now an unincorporated community in northeastern Douglas County, known historically for its lithia spring water. The median home was built around 1987, and about a third predate 1980.

The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA) supplies water, drawn from the Dog River Reservoir and disinfected with free chlorine, and provides sewer where it is available. WSA owns the meter and the lines in the road right-of-way; the customer owns the water and sewer lines on the property from the meter to the house. WSA's after-hours emergency line is 770-942-6633.

Because there is no city, Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections handles plumbing permits for new or renovation work. Gas in the area comes from the Austell Gas System, not Atlanta Gas Light.

Repair or replace?

Problem	Usual fix	Replace if
Phantom refills	New flapper	Flush valve body cracked
Runs into the overflow	New or adjusted fill valve	Rarely
Wet base	New seal, flange repair if needed	Porcelain cracked
Recurring clogs	Auger, drain check	Older design that keeps catching waste

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Lithia Springs.

(404) 637-2993

Signs to watch

Trickling in the bowl long after a flush
A dark ring on the floor around the toilet
A toilet that needs two flushes
Gurgling from the bowl when the washer drains
Corrosion on the supply line or stop valve

Timing

A running toilet can wait for a normal appointment, though it wastes water every hour. A leak at the base deserves a quicker visit, since water under the floor causes damage before it shows. If the toilet backs up together with other drains, the clog is probably in the private sewer line under the yard, which WSA leaves to the owner, so call a plumber rather than the utility. When you call, mention the age of the house and whether the stop valve still turns; in older homes the plumber may bring flange parts as well as tank parts. Before the visit, close the stop valve if the toilet is running or rising, wipe up any water so the source is easier to trace, and clear the area around the bowl.

Toilet Repair questions in Lithia Springs

Who do I call if sewage is backing up from the street side?

WSA handles problems in the street and right-of-way; after hours, call 770-942-6633. The sewer line on your property, from the meter to the house, is yours.

Is a permit needed to replace a toilet here?

Lithia Springs is unincorporated, so plumbing permits come from Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections. Ask the plumber whether a toilet replacement needs one.

How do I check for a silent leak inside the tank?

Add food coloring to the tank and wait 15 minutes without flushing. If the bowl water changes color, the flapper is leaking.

Water drips from under the tank. Where is it coming from?

Check the supply nut, the bolts holding the tank and the gasket between tank and bowl. A worn gasket means taking the tank off to replace it.