Peachtree City's sewer belongs to a separate utility, the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority, while water comes from Fayette County. A backup inside the house is usually a clog in the private drain line, which a plumber clears. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Peachtree City.
Peachtree City is a planned community organized into villages, and its utilities are split: Fayette County Water System supplies water, while the independent Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) provides sewer service and runs two treatment plants. Most homes here date from the 1980s through the 2000s (median year built 1993 in census survey data), so drain lines are typically plastic.
What to do now
- Stop using water. No flushing, laundry or dishwasher until the clog is cleared.
- Check how widespread it is. One fixture is a local clog; several at once points to the main line.
- Look outside for a sewer spill. WASA takes overflows at (770) 487-7993 during business hours and (678) 300-0196 after hours.
- Find the cleanout. It's usually a capped pipe near the foundation. Don't open it if water is pressing against it.
- Protect floors. Pull rugs and stored items away from low drains.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Only the kitchen sink is slow | Grease and food scraps in the kitchen branch |
| Bathroom sink and tub slow | Hair and soap scum in the bath drain |
| Toilet water rises when the washer drains | Main line partly blocked |
| Lowest drain in the house takes on water | Main building sewer blocked |
| Same clog every few months | Roots, a sag, or buildup a cable didn't remove |
What sets the cost
- The blockage's location and the length of line to clear
- Access through an outdoor cleanout versus a toilet or roof vent
- Whether cabling is enough or jetting and a camera are needed
- Any repair if the pipe is broken or root-filled
- After-hours timing, which usually costs more
Lots near the lakes and wooded paths often have mature trees over the sewer line, so roots are a common cause of repeat clogs. A house that has needed its main cleared more than once in a year is a good candidate for a camera inspection, which shows whether the line needs routine maintenance or a section replaced. The plumber can save the video for you to review later. If a line needs repair rather than cleaning, Peachtree City's Building Department issues plumbing trade permits through its online portal.
Drain Cleaning questions in Peachtree City
If every drain backs up at once, should I call the utility or a plumber first?
Can tree roots get into a sewer line?
Why does a drain smell like sewage?
Are wipes labeled flushable safe to flush?
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