Sewer Line Replacement in Lithia Springs, GA

Lithia Springs: the setup

Lithia Springs was a city until residents dissolved its charter in 2000, so it's now unincorporated Douglas County. That shapes two things. First, the utility: WSA, created in 1985 after buying the city's and county's water and sewer systems, calls itself Douglas County's sole water provider and provides wastewater service where sewer exists. WSA owns the meter and the lines in the road right-of-way, while the customer is responsible for water and sewer lines on the property. Second, the permit: Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections handles it, and the county requires plumbing permits for new or renovation work.

The community mixes homes and apartments, with a median build year of 1987 and about 34.4% of homes predating 1980, according to ACS 2019-2023 estimates. Older homes may have clay or cast iron laterals; newer ones generally have plastic.

Signs

• Main-line clogs that keep returning
• Lowest drain backing up first
• Gurgling toilets when other fixtures drain
• Odor or damp ground over the line
• Root cutting needed more than once a year

Timing notes

If the problem seems to be on WSA's side, such as an overflowing manhole, call WSA: 770-949-7617 during business hours or 770-942-6633 after hours for emergencies. For a line that's failing slowly, book the camera inspection and the county permit before the next backup, and pick a dry stretch for any digging. Douglas County's building office is on Timber Ridge Drive in Douglasville, with inspection requests at 770-920-7333. Apartments and older homes on smaller lots can leave little room for equipment, which sometimes favors a trenchless method if the camera shows the old pipe still has its slope. If it doesn't, plan for the trench and for restoring whatever sits above it, from lawn and shrubs to a section of driveway.