Lithia Springs is unincorporated, so sewer comes from the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA) and permits come from Douglas County. WSA owns the lines in the road right-of-way, and owners are responsible for the sewer line on their property. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lithia Springs.
Local conditions in Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs was a city until residents voted to dissolve its charter in 2000, and today it's an unincorporated community in northeastern Douglas County known historically for its lithia spring water. With no city government, county and authority services fill the gap. WSA, which describes itself as Douglas County's sole water provider, handles wastewater where sewer is available, and its customer-services page says homeowners are responsible for the water and sewer lines on their property from the meter up to the home. WSA can be reached at 770-949-7617 during business hours and 770-942-6633 after hours.
Housing here skews somewhat older than the county's newer subdivisions. The median home dates to about 1987, and roughly 34% were built before 1980. Those older houses may have cast iron or clay laterals that have cracked or let roots in.
Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections issues plumbing permits for Lithia Springs addresses, from its office on Timber Ridge Drive in Douglasville.
Repair options compared
| Option | When it fits | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing and root cutting | Roots or buildup in otherwise sound pipe | Short-term; roots return |
| Section repair | A single crack, offset or crushed spot | Other aging joints remain |
| Liner | Cracked pipe that holds its shape | Not for collapsed or badly sagging pipe |
| New lateral | Damage along much of the line | Largest job, longest-lasting result |
Signs to watch for
- Flushing pushes water into a tub or shower
- Drains gurgle during laundry
- Slow drains in every room
- Sewage odor or soggy ground in the yard
- Recurring clogs
Timing notes
Root intrusion picks up in late spring and summer, so older Lithia Springs laterals often show their first warning signs in warm weather. Heavy rain can expose cracks as groundwater seeps into the pipe. If you're unsure whether your property is on WSA sewer at all, check your WSA bill for a sewer charge before calling; homes not on municipal sewer still have a drain line a plumber can repair, but the conversation is different. Either way, the plumber will want to clear the line, camera it and find out what the pipe is made of before quoting any repair, and a Douglas County permit will apply to the work.
Sewer Line Repair questions in Lithia Springs
Which part of the sewer pipe is mine to fix, and which belongs to the utility?
Does sewer line work need a permit here?
What is the sewer pipe under a house this age likely made of?
Why do my drains get sluggish after a heavy rain?
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