Backflow Testing in Lawrenceville, GA

What happens when you call

The number on this page puts you through to an independent plumber who works in Lawrenceville. Tell them what prompted the call: a letter from Gwinnett, a leaking device, a new sprinkler system or a commercial space on the square. They can identify the assembly, test or repair it if they're qualified, and explain what the county is likely to want filed. If parts are worn, a rebuild kit often brings an older device back into service; a cracked or obsolete body usually means replacement.

What affects the cost

• A test on a working device, or repairs and a retest
• The assembly type and size
• Freeze damage that means replacement
• Access to a device in a meter box or behind landscaping
• Permit steps if new piping is needed

Lawrenceville's water and backflow

Lawrenceville is the historic Gwinnett County seat, and for years it ran its own water distribution. Gwinnett County bought that system, and Lawrenceville water customers now get water service and billing from Gwinnett DWR. The city still bills separately for the utilities it kept, including natural gas, electric and sanitation. For backflow, the county is the one to deal with.

Gwinnett DWR handles backflow questions at 678.376.4213 or DWRBackflow@GwinnettCounty.com. The county sources reviewed for Lawrenceville didn't verify program details such as annual testing, so we won't state an interval. Call DWR first and ask whether your connection needs a device, how often it's tested and who may test it.

Gwinnett maintains the main and the meter. Everything on the customer's side of the meter is the property owner's to maintain, repair or replace, and that includes a backflow assembly. About 30% of Lawrenceville homes were built before 1980, so older houses near the square may have sprinklers or other fixtures added well after construction, sometimes without a device.

The City of Lawrenceville's Building Official sits in Planning & Development (678-407-6583). The city's plumbing permit rules weren't verified, so ask that office before new work starts.

Checklist before the visit

• Ask Gwinnett DWR what your account requires
• Find the device and note its tag details
• Gather any county letters or old test reports
• Close the irrigation valve if water is spraying
• Clear mulch, shrubs or stored items away from the device so it can be reached