Peachtree City homes get water from the Fayette County Water System, not the city, and a leak on the pipe between the meter and the house is usually a plumber's job. The county hasn't published the exact dividing point, so call it about anything at the meter. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Peachtree City.
Peachtree City is a planned community of villages, lakes and golf cart paths, and its water and sewer come from two agencies. Water is supplied by Fayette County Water System from Lake Kedron, Lake Peachtree, Lake Horton and Lake McIntosh. Sewer belongs to the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority, which has nothing to do with a supply line leak. Most homes were built in the 1990s and later, with a median of 1993 and about 14% before 1980.
First moves
- Close the main valve at the house if water is surfacing quickly or pressure has collapsed.
- Check the meter box. Water there should be reported to Fayette County Water System at 770-461-1146, which is also its after-hours number.
- Confirm with the meter. Turn off all water use, including irrigation, and watch for movement.
- Walk the route from the meter to the house and note soft or wet ground.
- Stay off soggy areas with cars or golf carts, since a washout can leave a void under the surface.
What the symptoms usually mean
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Wet strip near a driveway or cart path | Leak on the buried service line beneath it |
| Irrigation zone that seems to never dry | Leak on the irrigation branch or the main line nearby |
| Low pressure through the house | Underground leak or a failing pressure regulator |
| Meter moving with all fixtures off | A leak on the owner's side |
| Water near the slab where the pipe enters | Failed fitting at the entry, or possibly a slab leak |
Cost factors
- Access. Concrete drives, cart paths and landscaped beds over the route.
- Line age. A 1990s line usually needs a section repair, not a full replacement.
- Distance. Lakefront and wooded lots can set the house well back from the street.
- Permit. The Peachtree City Building Department issues plumbing trade permits through its online portal or at the main desk on Willowbend Road.
Fayette County Water System reports zero lead or lead-exposing material in its distribution system, so your concern on the private side is mainly age and fittings. If the home has irrigation, ask the plumber to check the irrigation tee and its valves while the line is open, since that branch is a frequent leak point on lawns that are watered often.
Water Line Repair questions in Peachtree City
How do I tell which water system serves my address?
How can I use the water meter to check for a hidden leak?
Why is one strip of my yard wet when it hasn't rained?
Can tree roots damage a pressurized water line?
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