Union City maintains its own water distribution system and buys treated water from the City of Atlanta through ten master meters, so homes here have no well pump of their own, and we found no count of private wells. The city's own utility FAQ tells residents to call a plumber for leaks on their side of the meter. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Union City.
Where does Union City's water come from?
From the Chattahoochee River, treated by the City of Atlanta at its Chattahoochee and Hemphill plants and delivered to Union City through ten master water meters. From there, the city's Water & Sewer Division runs the distribution system and the wastewater collection system, about 91 miles of sewer lines with lift stations. Water arrives at your meter under the system's pressure, so there's no pump at your house unless you have a private well with a casing and a pressure tank.
My meter is moving with everything off. Now what?
Union City's utility FAQ answers this directly: a turning meter with all fixtures off means a leak on the customer's side of the meter. Public Works can't work on private property, so the city tells customers to call a plumber for those repairs. Common spots are the buried service line, a running toilet, an irrigation line or a hose bib. A plumber can isolate each in turn.
Before calling, it helps to note whether hot and cold water are equally weak. Weak hot water alone usually points to the water heater's inlet valve or sediment buildup, which is a different repair from a regulator or a supply line. A simple record of which fixtures are affected, and since when, saves the plumber time on site.
Why is my pressure low if the city's supply is fine?
Union City grew from a historic Union Street main street into a suburban community, and the median home dates to 2002, with about 23% built before 1980. In newer homes, a regulator set low or failing is the usual cause. In older ones, corroded supply pipe and stiff valves join the list. If neighbors have the same problem, call the Water & Sewer Division at (770) 306-6855 during weekday hours.
Permits in Union City
Plumbing permits are issued by Union City Community Development through its online iWorQ portal. The number on this page is a free referral line, not a plumbing company; it connects you with an independent local plumber who can tell you whether your repair needs a permit.
Well Pump Repair questions in Union City
My meter keeps turning with every tap shut. Is that a pump problem?
Who do I call when the problem is the water main or the meter?
Pressure fell and I'm on public water. Is a pump to blame?
Which office handles permits for well pump work here?
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