Water Softeners & Filtration in Jonesboro, GA

Jonesboro refers water and sewer to Clayton County Water Authority, and we found no published hardness figure for CCWA water, so test before buying a softener. With about 69% of homes built before 1980, older pipes often explain discolored water. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Jonesboro.

Signs Jonesboro homeowners report

Rust-colored water at the first draw of the day
Weak flow at more than one fixture
White crust on faucets and showerheads
A disinfectant taste in drinking water
A water heater that pops or rumbles

Only the crust is a hardness sign. The first two usually point to the pipes, and the last to the heater.

Water and housing in Jonesboro

Jonesboro is a small historic county seat with a railroad-era downtown and Civil War heritage. The City of Jonesboro refers water and sewer problems to Clayton County Water Authority, which serves the whole county from the Little Cotton Indian Creek, Shoal Creek and Pates Creek watersheds, with the Flint River as a supplement. We didn't find a hardness figure, so a test at your tap is the starting point.

Housing here is older than most of the metro: median build year 1972, about 69% predating 1980. In homes that age, galvanized supply lines and old water heaters are the usual cause of rust and low pressure, and a filter would only hide the problem. CCWA's service line runs from the main to the meter; the line from the meter to the house is owned by the customer, which is where both pipe repairs and any whole-house treatment happen. CCWA's public lead and copper portal lets you look up your property's line. CCWA also installs and tests backflow devices at customer connections itself each year, so homeowners don't hire a tester for those.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Jonesboro.

(404) 637-2993

What affects cost

Pipe or heater work versus treatment alone
Access in an older home's crawl space or slab
A drain and outlet near the main
Permit for the job
Recurring salt and cartridges

After you call

You'll be connected with an independent plumber who serves Jonesboro. Describe what you see and whether it's hot, cold or both. The City of Jonesboro has a Building Permits page with Community Development reviewing permits, reachable at (770) 478-3800, so the plumber can confirm whether your job needs one. Water problems on the street side go to CCWA customer service at (770) 960-5200. In a house this age, expect the plumber to suggest fixing the pipes first and testing for hardness after.