Sewer Camera Inspection in Morrow, GA

Morrow is a small, diverse city along I-75, anchored by Southlake Mall and Clayton State University. The Clayton County Water Authority, which provides sewer throughout the county, has its headquarters here on Battle Creek Road. The median Morrow home dates to 1971, and roughly 62% were built before 1980, so many drain lines are now more than half a century old.

What to do now

1. Stop sending water down. Pause laundry, dishes and showers.
2. Check how widespread it is. Whole-house slowdowns point to the main line.
3. Report public sewer problems to CCWA. Sewage from a manhole or the street is the authority's to handle.
4. Look for a cleanout. Older homes may lack one.
5. Get the line cleared and filmed. The video shows the cause and its location.

Symptoms and likely causes

Cost factors

• Cleanout access versus going in through a toilet or vent
• Clearing or jetting needed before filming
• Length of the run and number of bends
• Surface locating and a saved recording

Laterals from the late 1960s and early 1970s, common in Morrow's older neighborhoods off Mt. Zion Road and Jonesboro Road, are often clay or cast iron, so roots and scale are frequent findings. CCWA describes its water service line as ending at the meter; for the sewer side, ask CCWA if a defect appears near the street. If a repair follows, the City of Morrow Planning & Economic Development Department issues plumbing permits, through a Community Core online account or paper forms at City Hall. Ask for a copy of the video before the plumber leaves; it lets a second plumber review the same footage.

When you call, you will be connected with an independent local plumber who works in Morrow. Mention the age of the house, whether there is a cleanout, and when the line was last cleaned. Many older Morrow homes have mature trees near the line, so roots are worth asking about specifically.