When a pipe bursts or sewage backs up in Peachtree City, close the main water valve first. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321 from away from the leak. Then call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Peachtree City.
Peachtree City at a glance
Peachtree City is a planned Fayette County community organized into villages and known for its golf cart paths and lakes. The median home was built in 1993, and about 14% predate 1980. Its utilities are unusual: water and sewer come from two separate agencies. Fayette County Water System supplies the water, and the independent Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) runs the sewer.
Because two agencies are involved, the first question in any emergency here is whether the trouble is on the water side or the sewer side. A spraying pipe or a wet yard is a water problem; sewage rising in a drain or spilling from a cleanout is a sewer problem. Inside the house, either one is plumber work.
What to do first
- Close the main water valve, usually in the garage, a utility closet or near the water heater.
- Turn off the water heater if it is involved.
- Cut power to any wet room at the breaker.
- For a water main or meter problem, call Fayette County Water System at 770-461-1146, which it also uses after hours.
- For a sewer spill or overflow outside, call WASA: 770-487-7993 during business hours or 678-300-0196 after hours, when it will dispatch field staff.
- For anything inside the house, or a backup limited to your home, call for a plumber.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Water heater sitting in a puddle | Aging tank or relief valve |
| Sewage outside from a cleanout or manhole | Blockage on WASA's side or at the connection |
| One house backing up | Clog in the home's own sewer line |
| Hissing behind drywall | Leaking supply line or fitting |
| Water pooling near the meter | Leak at or near the county's meter connection |
What drives the cost
- Timing. Night, weekend and holiday calls usually cost more.
- Access. Slabs, attics and finished walls add labor.
- Scope. A single fitting is quick; a water heater or line section is larger.
- Permits. Peachtree City's Building Department issues plumbing trade permits through its online portal or the main desk on Willowbend Road (770-487-8901), and asks that applications not be emailed.
Ask about after-hours pricing when you are connected. Arrival depends on the hour and the plumber's workload, so no time is promised.
Emergency Plumber questions in Peachtree City
Should I call the utility or a plumber first when the sewer backs up?
Who handles a water main break or a sewer overflow in the street?
The water heater is leaking onto the floor. How urgent is that?
Where is the main water shutoff, and how do I close it fast?
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