A dripping or leaking faucet in South Fulton usually needs new internal parts or, for older fixtures, a replacement. Drinking water comes from the City of Atlanta, and everything past the meter is the owner's. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in South Fulton.
South Fulton's water
The City of South Fulton was formed in 2017 from formerly unincorporated communities such as Cliftondale, Sandtown, Red Oak and Welcome All. It has no water utility of its own. Fulton County provides drinking water only north of the Chattahoochee, so South Fulton's water comes from the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management. Some accounts are billed through the City of South Fulton or a neighboring city, and edges near Union City, Fairburn, East Point and College Park may be on those cities' systems, so check your bill.
For faucets, the dividing line is the meter: Atlanta Watershed handles the main to the meter, and the owner handles everything from the meter in. Plumbing permits come from the City of South Fulton, not Fulton County.
Which way to go
| Problem | Most sensible fix |
|---|---|
| Handle stiff from buildup | Repair: clean or replace the cartridge |
| Drip from a mainstream-brand faucet in good shape | Repair with a new cartridge or washer |
| Leak only at the supply connection | Repair: new connector or stop valve |
| Outdoor spigot washer worn | Repair the spigot |
| Frost-free spigot split by freezing | Replace the sillcock |
| Faucet body cracked, corroded or pitted | Replace the faucet |
| You want a new style or finish anyway | Replace the faucet |
Common warning signs
- Water spraying from behind a spigot handle when a hose is connected
- Hot and cold that no longer blend smoothly, or a temperature that drifts while you use it
- Water collecting around the base of the faucet or seeping out under the handle
- Green or white crust building up around the spout or the handle base
- Swollen particleboard, stains or a musty smell inside the sink cabinet
- Handles that spin loosely or wobble on their stems
- A pull-down sprayer that drips, leaks at the hose or won't retract
- A drip from the spout that keeps going after the handle is fully closed
Timing and seasonal notes
Georgia winters are mostly mild, but cold snaps still split hose bibs that were left with a hose attached. Pull hoses off before the first hard freeze, and fix a dripping indoor faucet sooner rather than later, because worn seats get harder to rebuild.
Faucet Repair questions in South Fulton
Does faucet work need a permit, and who issues it?
When is a new faucet a better buy than a repair?
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Why does a faucet sputter after the water was turned off and back on?
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