In Hapeville, the city's Water Department maintains the water mains and service lines from the main up to and including the meter. The service line from the meter to the property is the owner's responsibility, so a leak on that stretch is a job for a plumber. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Hapeville.
Hapeville is a small historic city beside Hartsfield-Jackson, and its homes are old: the median was built in 1963, about 63% predate 1980, and many date from the 1940s and 1950s. The city buys its water wholesale from the City of Atlanta and handles water, sewer and meter repairs through its Public Works Water and Sewer Division. The city has said that leaking old service lines and running toilets can cause big spikes in water bills, and it offers meter testing and usage reviews.
Steps to take now
- Close the main shutoff at the house if water is surfacing quickly.
- Check the meter. Anything up to and including the meter is the city's; call Public Works at 404-669-2120 during business hours. No after-hours water number is published.
- Test for a leak. With all fixtures off, watch the meter for movement.
- Ask about your bill. If the bill jumped, the city's meter testing and usage review can help confirm the problem.
- Mark the wet area and take photos.
Symptoms
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Bill spike with no change in use | Leaking old service line or a running toilet |
| Wet ground between the meter and house | Leak on the private line |
| Rusty cold water | Corroding galvanized pipe |
| Water at the meter | The city's side |
| Weak pressure throughout | Underground leak or scaled pipe |
Cost factors
- Pipe age. Lines from the 1940s to 1960s often aren't worth splicing.
- Lot layout. Small lots in the historic district and around Virginia Park can limit access.
- Surface. Old walks, porches and mature trees.
- Method. Trench, bore or spot repair.
- Permit. Residential plumbing permits come from the city through Public Works' Permits & Applications page.
Hapeville also encourages sewer backflow preventers on laterals for buildings connected at or below street level. That's a sewer matter, but if the yard is already open for a water line, it can be worth asking about. When you call, you reach a referral service, not a plumbing company, which connects you with an independent local plumber who serves Hapeville. Tell them the age of the house and whether the bill jumped recently.
Water Line Repair questions in Hapeville
Who handles a leak inside the meter box?
Will a leak on the underground line show up on my water bill?
When is replacing the whole line smarter than patching one spot?
Is a permit needed to repair or replace a water service line here?
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