In Lithia Springs, a leaking faucet usually needs a cartridge, washer or O-ring, and a plumber can tell on the spot whether the fixture is worth keeping. The Douglasville-Douglas County WSA supplies water, and the lines from its meter to your house are yours. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lithia Springs.
Lithia Springs homes and water
Lithia Springs gave up its city charter in 2000, so it's an unincorporated part of Douglas County. Water and sewer come from the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, which treats Dog River Reservoir water at its Bear Creek plant and disinfects with free chlorine. WSA owns the meter and the lines in the road; from the meter up to the house, water and sewer lines belong to the homeowner. Permits come from Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections on Timber Ridge Drive.
The housing is a mix of homes and apartments, with a median build year of 1987 and about 34% built before 1980. That older third is where corroded two-handle faucets and seized stop valves show up most.
Repair or replace?
| Problem | Most sensible fix |
|---|---|
| Frost-free spigot split by freezing | Replace the sillcock |
| Several problems at once on an old fixture | Replace the faucet |
| Drip from a mainstream-brand faucet in good shape | Repair with a new cartridge or washer |
| Handle stiff from buildup | Repair: clean or replace the cartridge |
| Outdoor spigot washer worn | Repair the spigot |
| Leak only at the supply connection | Repair: new connector or stop valve |
| Faucet body cracked, corroded or pitted | Replace the faucet |
| Parts no longer made or brand unknown | Replace the faucet |
Signs your faucet needs work
- Green or white crust building up around the spout or the handle base
- A drip from the spout that keeps going after the handle is fully closed
- Hot and cold that no longer blend smoothly, or a temperature that drifts while you use it
- A tub spout that keeps running after the shower diverter is pulled
- An outdoor hose bib that keeps weeping after it's turned off
- Handles that spin loosely or wobble on their stems
- Water spraying from behind a spigot handle when a hose is connected
- A pull-down sprayer that drips, leaks at the hose or won't retract
Timing and seasonal notes
Book outdoor faucet work before the summer watering season if a spigot drips or sprays behind the handle. Inside, problems tend to build slowly; once a single-lever faucet starts drifting in temperature or sticking, the cartridge is usually near the end.
Faucet Repair questions in Lithia Springs
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