Bureau of Drinking Water
What to do if you see a leak?
Atlanta's water and sewer infrastructure is old. The City is working
to overhaul the systems, but leaks in both water and sewer lines are
still a problem. If you see a leak, please report it.
If the leak runs clear and smells like chlorine, it is likely a leak
in the water system. To report a water system leak, please call 404-658-7220
or 7221. Leaks in the water system can be:
• At hydrants
• At meters
• In distribution lines from the meter to the house (repairs are the
homeowner's responsibility)
• In distribution lines from the main to the meter (repairs are the City's
responsibility)
• In transmission lines (repairs, in general, are the City's responsibility)
If a leak is cloudy and smells like sewage or stormwater, it is likely
a leak in the sewer system. To report a sewer system leak, please call
404-624-0751. Leaks in the sewer system can be:
• In pipes from the house to the main
• In transmission lines
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