The City of Palmetto runs its own water and sewer utility, and its Public Works department maintains sewer service lines and connections and inspects new ones. About 35% of Palmetto homes predate 1980, so older laterals that crack or fill with roots are common. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Palmetto.
What happens when you call
You'll be connected with an independent plumber who serves Palmetto. Share which drains are affected, how old the house is and whether the line has been cleared before. The plumber will typically clear the line from a cleanout, then camera it to find roots, cracks or sags and to see the pipe material and depth. Because the city says Public Works maintains sewer service lines and connections, it's worth calling the city at (770) 463-3377 first if you think the trouble may be at the connection or in the street; the city doesn't publish exactly where its part ends, so ask before any digging near the right-of-way.
What affects cost
- Pipe depth and the length of the damaged section
- Obstacles above the line: driveways, porches, trees
- Spot repair, lining or replacement
- Cleanout access
- A City of Palmetto trade permit, issued at City Hall on Toombs Street; plumbers must bring a current business license and state card when applying
Local conditions in Palmetto
Palmetto is a small city in far south Fulton, edging into Coweta County, chartered in 1854 and named for the Palmetto Regiment. Its electric, water, sewer and solid waste are all city-operated, and Public Works produces the drinking water as well as maintaining the lines. Housing is a mix of older homes near the historic downtown and the old mill site and 1990s-2000s subdivisions, with a median build year around 1990 and roughly 35% from before 1980.
In the older homes, laterals may be cast iron or clay, which corrode, crack and let roots in. In the subdivisions, PVC is the norm, and problems usually come from settling, joint separation or later digging. The 30268 area outside city limits is rural, and whether those homes are on city sewer wasn't verified; some may rely on private onsite systems.
Before the plumber arrives
- Stop running water where you can
- Find the cleanout near the foundation
- Note which drain backed up first and when
- Check your utility bill for a sewer charge if you live outside town
- Keep children and pets away from any wastewater
Sewer Line Repair questions in Palmetto
Which part of the sewer pipe is mine to fix, and which belongs to the utility?
Does sewer line work need a permit here?
What is the sewer pipe under a house this age likely made of?
How can I tell a main sewer line problem from one clogged drain?
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