Hydro Jetting in Riverdale, GA

Signs to look for

• A drain slowing down again shortly after snaking
• Water rising in the tub when a toilet is flushed
• Gurgling from the toilet when the washing machine drains
• A sewer odor around the cleanout
• Roots, rust or grease on the cable head

If one sink is slow, the problem is probably in that fixture's drain. If the lowest drains in the house act up together, the blockage is in the main line or lateral.

Riverdale conditions

Riverdale was founded as a railroad stop in 1886 and sits in western Clayton County just south of Hartsfield-Jackson. The city doesn't run its own sewer; Clayton County Water Authority provides sewer service countywide. CCWA's number, 770-960-5200, also takes after-hours emergencies such as sewer backups. If several homes on your street are affected, call CCWA. If it's only your house, the blockage is in your private line.

Census survey figures put Riverdale's median home at 1990, with about 33% built before 1980. The older homes, many along the roads near GA-85 and Upper Riverdale Road, are the likeliest to have cast iron or clay drain pipe, where scale and root intrusion make clogs come back quickly. Newer subdivisions mostly have plastic lines, where grease and wipes cause most problems.

What affects the cost

• Access to the line through a cleanout, toilet or vent
• Length of the lateral to the CCWA main
• Type and amount of buildup
• Camera inspection before or after cleaning
• After-hours timing

Jetting is cleaning. A repair is different: the City of Riverdale's Trade Permit Application covers plumbing permits through its Building & Permitting Services. If a camera shows a broken section, the plumber will pull that permit before digging.

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who serves Riverdale. Explain which drains are affected and whether the line has been cleaned before. Until they arrive, stop running water and keep everyone clear of any wastewater that has come up.

CCWA also handles backflow devices at customer connections itself, so homeowners don't hire a tester for those. That's separate from your drain line, but it's a good example of how Clayton County splits the work: the authority manages its system, and the plumbing on your side of it is yours.