Hydro Jetting in Union City, GA

Hydro jetting in Union City is a cleaning method in which a plumber feeds a high-pressure water hose into your drain or sewer lateral, stripping grease, sludge and roots from the full pipe wall. It's typically used when a line keeps clogging after it has been cabled. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Union City.

Is the clog Union City's job or mine?

Union City operates its own wastewater collection system through the Water & Sewer Division, with about 91 miles of sewer lines and several lift stations. The city's utility FAQ says Public Works cannot work on private property and points customers to a plumber for repairs on the customer's side. In practice, if sewage is coming up from a manhole or several homes on your street are backing up, call the Water & Sewer Division at (770) 306-6855 during business hours; the page doesn't publish an after-hours number, so City Hall at 770-964-2288 is the fallback. If only your house is affected, the blockage is in your private drain or lateral, and that's what a plumber jets.

Are Union City's newer homes likely to need jetting?

Less often than older homes, but yes. Union City grew into a suburban bedroom community along I-85, Highway 138 and South Fulton Parkway, and census survey figures put the median home at 2002, with about 23% built before 1980. Newer houses have plastic drain lines that hold up well, but grease, soap scum and wipes still narrow them over time. Older homes near the historic Union Street main street are more likely to have cast iron or clay, where scale and roots join the mix. Jetting handles both, because it cleans the full circumference of the pipe instead of just opening a channel.

What if the camera finds a broken pipe?

Then jetting has done its part by clearing the line enough to see it, and the next step is a repair. Union City Community Development issues plumbing permits through its online iWorQ portal, so a plumber will pull the permit before replacing a cracked or sagging section. Ask to see the camera footage; it should show the damage clearly and help you weigh a spot repair against replacing a longer run.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Union City.

(404) 637-2993

A local note

Union City buys its treated water from the City of Atlanta but runs its own distribution and sewer collection. That doesn't change how your drain works, but it does mean sewer calls go to the city rather than Fulton County. Keep the Water & Sewer Division's number with your other household contacts, and keep cooking grease out of the sink to stretch the time between cleanings.

Hydro Jetting questions in Union City

Should I call the sewer utility or a plumber when sewage backs up?

If neighbors are backing up too, call Union City's Water & Sewer Division at (770) 306-6855 during business hours. If only your house is affected, the city's FAQ points you to a plumber for private-side problems.

Who is responsible for the sewer lateral outside my house?

The city maintains its collection system but says Public Works can't work on private property. The drain and lateral on your lot are yours to have cleared or repaired.

Would a newer house with PVC drain pipe ever need jetting?

Yes. Union City's median home was built in 2002, and while plastic pipe resists roots, grease and wipes still build up over the years.

Can jetting fix a cracked or sagging sewer pipe?

No. Jetting removes buildup but doesn't mend cracks or sags. A repair needs a plumbing permit from Union City Community Development.