If you smell gas in a Morrow home, leave immediately and call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321 from outside; marketers do not handle leaks. Repairs past the meter, new lines and pressure tests are plumber work, so call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Morrow.
Morrow is a small, diverse city along I-75, anchored by Southlake Mall and Clayton State University. Its homes are older than the metro average: Census survey data put the median build year at 1971, with about 62% built before 1980. Clayton County directs residents to choose a state-certified gas marketer, which is how the Atlanta Gas Light system works, so AGL owns the pipes and takes leak calls.
What to do right now
- Smell gas? Leave without touching switches or the thermostat.
- From outside, call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321.
- Do not go back in until AGL or firefighters clear the house.
- Arrange the repair. A plumber locates and fixes the leak on your side of the meter, then pressure tests.
- Permit. Morrow's Planning & Economic Development Department issues plumbing permits, online through Community Core or on paper at City Hall.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Odor in the utility closet | Aging connector at the water heater or furnace |
| Rusty pipe where it enters the house | Corrosion at the wall penetration |
| Stove burner lights unevenly | Clogged ports or low supply |
| Shutoff valve frozen in place | Old valve that needs replacing |
| Bill creeping upward | Slow leak at a fitting |
What affects cost
- How much of the original pipe is still in service
- Crawl space or slab access
- Replacing valves and connectors along with the repair
- Length of any new branch
- City permit and inspection
Calling for help
The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who works around Morrow and the rest of Clayton County. In a house from the late 1960s or 1970s, expect the plumber to suggest a pressure test of the whole gas system, which shows whether a repaired leak was the only one. Replacing a stiff old shutoff or an uncoated brass connector during the same visit is usually worthwhile.
If AGL locked the meter after a leak call, the order is fixed: the plumber repairs the piping on your side, tests it, and the work is inspected before AGL restores service and appliances are relit. Many Morrow homes have the gas pipe running through a crawl space, where it is easy to inspect but exposed to damp air, so look for rust where the pipe is supported or passes through the foundation.
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