Backflow Testing in Jonesboro, GA

Signs you need a plumber

• The meter keeps turning with every fixture off
• A wet strip of lawn between the meter and the house
• Low pressure that started after work at the connection
• An old supply line that has started leaking
• Plans for sprinklers, a pool fill or an outdoor faucet
• A water bill that rose without any change in use

How backflow works in Jonesboro

Jonesboro is a small historic county seat with a railroad-era downtown and the Jonesboro Historic District, known for its Civil War heritage. Its water, sewer and stormwater come from the Clayton County Water Authority. CCWA installs backflow devices at all customer connections, and its own state-certified backflow specialists test every device each year, scheduled around meter reading. They also make repairs. Non-residential accounts pay a monthly per-connection fee that covers testing and repair.

So in Jonesboro, a homeowner doesn't hire a tester or file a report. The plumbing past the meter is a different story. CCWA's service line runs from the main to the meter; the line from the meter to the house or building is owned by the customer. Leaks there, damaged fittings on the house side, and new outdoor plumbing are owner jobs. If a leak is at the device itself, report it to CCWA first.

Jonesboro has some of the oldest housing in Clayton County, with a median build year of 1972 and about 69% of homes built before 1980. Older galvanized or worn supply lines are common in homes near the historic district and around Stately Oaks, and they often fail long before anything goes wrong with the device.

The City of Jonesboro handles building permits through its Building Permits page under the City Manager's office, with Community Development reviewing applications; call (770) 478-3800 to confirm which permit fits plumbing work.

What affects the cost

• Locating a hidden leak versus fixing a visible one
• Pipe material and length of the run
• Pavement, roots or landscaping over the line
• Spot repair or full line replacement
• Permit and inspection steps

What happens when you call

You'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in Jonesboro. Say where you see water and whether CCWA recently worked at the meter. If the main shutoff is easy to reach, know where it is before the plumber arrives.