College Park's Public Works Water & Sewer Division runs the city's distribution system, meters and taps, and our research didn't find a published backflow testing program for its customers. If you're adding irrigation, opening a business or got a notice, ask the division what it requires. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in College Park.
Local conditions in College Park
College Park is a historic small city on Atlanta's southern edge, next to and partly containing Hartsfield-Jackson. Its National Register historic district holds many older homes, and overall about 70% of the city's housing was built before 1980, with a median build year of 1972. The city runs its own water distribution system, meters, hydrants and taps through the Public Works Department's Water & Sewer Division. It buys most of its water, mainly from East Point with a smaller share from Clayton County Water Authority.
Buying water from those suppliers doesn't bring their backflow rules with it. Because College Park owns the pipes your service connects to, its own requirements apply. We didn't find a published backflow program for College Park water customers, so we can't tell you a test interval or which testers the city accepts. Call the Water & Sewer Division and ask. The convention and arena district, restaurants near Main Street and businesses around the airport are the kind of connections most likely to need protection, along with homes that have irrigation.
Old homes in the historic district usually had no backflow protection when they were built, and outdoor lines added later often weren't protected either.
Device options at a glance
| Device | Typical setting | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Double check valve | Lower-hazard lines like plain irrigation | Testable; often below grade |
| Reduced pressure assembly | Restaurants and higher-hazard uses | Relief valve discharges water; needs to sit above ground |
| Pressure vacuum breaker | Some sprinkler systems | Must be higher than the sprinkler heads |
| Hose bib vacuum breaker | Outdoor spigots | Basic protection, not testable |
Signs to act on
- A letter from the city about cross-connections
- A leak at a device near the meter
- A food-service or industrial tenant moving into a building
- Sprinklers added at an older home
- Water dripping from a relief port when nothing is running
When you call, you'll be connected with an independent plumber who serves College Park. Describe the property, what the device protects and any letter from the city, and close the valve feeding a leaking device until help arrives.
Timing notes
Ask the city's requirements before you build or remodel, not after. New plumbing is permitted by College Park's Department of Building & Inspections at City Hall on Main Street (404-767-1537). Before winter, drain and wrap any outdoor device so a freeze doesn't crack the body.
Backflow Testing questions in College Park
My water utility has never sent me a backflow notice. Am I covered?
How do I find out which utility serves my address?
What's the difference between a double check valve and a reduced pressure assembly?
Do I need a permit to install or move a backflow assembly?
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