Morrow is served by the Clayton County Water Authority, whose service line runs from the water main to the meter. The line from the meter to the house is owned by the customer, so a leak on that stretch calls for a plumber you hire. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Morrow.
Morrow is a small, diverse city along I-75, anchored by Southlake Mall and Clayton State University, and it's home to CCWA's headquarters on Battle Creek Road. Its housing is old for a suburb: the median home was built in 1971 and about 62% predate 1980. Service lines from that era are often galvanized or patched, and one leak can be a sign of more to come.
What to do right away
- Close the main valve inside the house if water is coming up fast or pressure has collapsed.
- Look at the meter. Water at or before the meter is CCWA's; call 770-960-5200, which CCWA also lists for after-hours emergencies such as large leaks.
- Run a meter test. With everything off, watch whether the dial keeps moving.
- Look up your line. CCWA offers a public lead and copper inventory portal where you can check your property.
- Keep off soft ground over the route, since water can wash out soil beneath the surface.
Symptoms and what they suggest
| What you see | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Yard stays wet between the meter and house | Leak on the private service line |
| Rust-colored cold water | Corroding galvanized pipe in a 1960s or 70s home |
| Pressure low at every fixture | Underground leak or regulator failure |
| Water at the meter | CCWA's side of the connection |
| Bill climbing for no reason | Slow hidden leak |
Cost factors
- Pipe age. Older lines often need full replacement instead of a patch.
- Route. Distance, depth and what's on top, from driveways to big trees.
- Method. Splice, trench or bored new line.
- Backflow device. CCWA installs and tests backflow devices at customer connections itself, so a new line should leave its device in place.
- Permit. Morrow's Planning & Economic Development Department issues plumbing permits, through Community Core or on paper at City Hall.
When you call this number, you reach a referral service, not a plumbing company. It connects you with an independent local plumber who serves Morrow and the rest of Clayton County. Mention the age of the house, where water is surfacing and whether the meter moves with everything off, so the plumber can come prepared for either a repair or a replacement.
Water Line Repair questions in Morrow
Where does the utility's pipe end and mine begin?
When is replacing the whole line smarter than patching one spot?
Does discolored water mean my service line is failing?
Is a permit needed to repair or replace a water service line here?
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