Sewer Line Repair · Dacula, GA
Sewer line repair in Dacula for homes connected to Gwinnett County sewer, where the owner maintains the lateral to the right-of-way.
- Georgia DPH-certified installer & pumper
- Residential & commercial
- Local shop in Oxford, GA
Get a free estimate
or call (678) 863-5620The short answer
How does sewer line repair work for Dacula homes?
Gwinnett County operates Dacula's public sewer, and Dacula homeowners on that sewer own their lateral from the house through its connection in the right-of-way. When a line backs up, we camera it, pinpoint whether the fault is on the private side, then excavate and repair that section. Right-of-way blockages go to Gwinnett DWR.↗↗
Reviewed by Atlanta Water & Sewage Solutions · Last updated
The Dacula story
County sewer is still pushing into Dacula
Dacula's sewer story is recent. The city's 2050 plan describes Gwinnett's $125 million Eastern Regional Infrastructure project: about six miles of gravity sewer along the Apalachee River, seven miles of parallel force mains along Harbins and Brooks roads, and a 14-million-gallon-a-day regional pump station on Harbins Road, with construction from late 2021 into 2024.↗
Closer to downtown, the council took up a Maxey Street Sewer Improvement Project intergovernmental agreement in October 2023. Each of these projects adds homes and businesses to county sewer, and each new connection creates another private lateral to maintain.↗
Because most sewered Dacula neighbourhoods are young, lateral problems here often come from construction rather than age: a joint disturbed when a pool or fence went in, a line that settled in backfill, or roots from landscape trees planted close to the pipe. A camera run sorts out which.
On the record
- Gwinnett's $125 million Eastern Regional Infrastructure project adds about six miles of gravity sewer along the Apalachee River, seven miles of force mains along Harbins and Brooks roads and a 14-million-gallon-per-day pump station on Harbins Road.↗
- An October 2023 Dacula council agenda included a Maxey Street Sewer Improvement Project intergovernmental agreement.↗
Who owns what
Who owns what between a Dacula house and the main
Gwinnett Countymain
Gwinnett maintains and operates the sanitary sewer system in the City of Dacula↗
Property ownersewer lateral
The homeowner, from the house plumbing through the connection to the county system in the right-of-way↗
Where the line sits: right-of-way connection
Gwinnett clears blockages in its main and in the right-of-way part of the lateral. For a reimbursement claim on a right-of-way-only blockage, DWR must see the excavated pipe before it is repaired.↗
Warning signs
When a Dacula backup is the lateral
Seeing two or more of these? Call before it gets worse.
- 1. Water backs up in a lower-level shower when the washer drains.
- 2. Every toilet in the house flushes sluggishly at once.
- 3. The yard cleanout cap is lifted or wet.
- 4. A sewage smell near the front walk, not inside.
- 5. Repeated clogs after professional snaking.
More about Dacula
How we handle a Dacula lateral
We access the cleanout, clear enough flow to run a camera, and record the footage and depth of every defect up to the county connection. If the only problem is inside the right-of-way, we stop and call Gwinnett's 24-hour line at 678.376.7000 so DWR can take it.↗
For private-side faults, a Georgia 811 locate comes first. Then we excavate at the defect, replace the damaged section on proper slope, and compact the backfill. Where a newer subdivision line has one bad joint, the repair is usually a short trench, not a full replacement.↗
We access the cleanout, clear enough flow to run a camera, and record the footage and depth of every defect up to the county connection.
Local facts
How Dacula watches for sewer leaks
Each row links to the agency, code or publisher it comes from. Tap a source to check it yourself.
| Topic | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dry-weather screening | The city screens storm outfalls in dry weather; signs of sewage infiltration, leaking or overflowing sewer lines are reported straight to Gwinnett | City of Dacula Stormwater Management Plan (Aug 2024, NPDES GAS000139) |
| Spill response | Confirmed or suspected spills go to Gwinnett dispatch, 678-376-7000; major spills get the county HazMat team | City of Dacula Stormwater Management Plan (Aug 2024, NPDES GAS000139) |
What it costs
Sewer repair ranges to benchmark a Dacula quote
Partial lateral replacement (Atlanta)
$50–$200 per linear foot
Typical market range — Angi — How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost in Atlanta, GA? (updated Apr 6, 2026), 2026
Pipe bursting (national)
$60–$200 per linear foot
Typical market range — HomeGuide — Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Cost
Cured-in-place pipe lining (national)
$90–$250 per linear foot
Typical market range — HomeGuide — Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Cost
Sewer camera inspection (national)
$125–$500
Typical market range — HomeGuide — Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Cost
Minor sewer backup repair and cleanup (national)
$500–$2,000
Typical market range — HomeGuide — Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Cost
What moves the price
These are third-party typical market ranges, not our prices. Every job is quoted after we see it — estimates are free.
Free estimate: (678) 863-5620- 01Length of the lateral on deeper-set Dacula lots
- 02Pools, patios or fences built over the line
- 03Whether the defect is a single joint or a long sag
More about Dacula
Home laterals versus commercial lines
Residential work is a single lateral and an owner's decision. Restaurants and kitchens in Dacula's growing commercial areas along Harbins Road and the SR 316 corridor fall under Gwinnett's fats, oils and grease ordinance, which covers any business or institution with a commercial kitchen, so repairs there are planned around grease traps and the county program.↗
FAQ
Dacula sewer line repair questions
Straight answers, with the rule or record behind them. Still unsure? Call and ask the crew that digs.
(678) 863-5620Who runs the sewer in Dacula?
Gwinnett County maintains and operates it, according to the city's 2024 stormwater plan. The city has no sewer department of its own.
Source: City of Dacula Stormwater Management Plan (Aug 2024, NPDES GAS000139)
Who pays for a broken lateral at my Dacula house?
The owner, from the house through the connection to the county system in the right-of-way. DWR handles its main and the right-of-way section.
What was the Eastern Regional Infrastructure project?
A $125 million Gwinnett project described in Dacula's 2050 plan, adding gravity sewer along the Apalachee River, force mains on Harbins and Brooks roads and a 14 MGD pump station on Harbins Road.
Where do I report sewage in a Dacula street?
Gwinnett County dispatch at 678-376-7000. The city forwards sewer complaints to the county too.
Source: City of Dacula Stormwater Management Plan (Aug 2024, NPDES GAS000139)
Is lining my Dacula sewer line an option?
Sometimes. HomeGuide lists cured-in-place lining at $90 to $250 per foot, and it suits lines that are intact enough to hold a liner.
What does a partial lateral replacement cost near Atlanta?
Angi's 2026 Atlanta figures show $50 to $200 per linear foot for a partial replacement.
Source: Angi — How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost in Atlanta, GA? (updated Apr 6, 2026)
Do Dacula restaurants have special sewer rules?
Yes. Gwinnett's FOG ordinance applies to restaurants and any business or institution with a commercial kitchen.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Rules, costs and local facts on this page link to the agency, code or publisher that states them. Cost figures are third-party market ranges, not our prices — estimates are free.
Reviewed by Atlanta Water & Sewage Solutions · Last updated
- 1City of Dacula Stormwater Management Plan (Aug 2024, NPDES GAS000139)
- 2Gwinnett County DWR — Sewer Lateral
- 3City of Dacula — Dacula 2050 Comprehensive Plan
- 4Gwinnett County Sewer Service Lateral Repair/Cleaning Policy
- 5Georgia 811 — The Law
- 6Angi — How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost in Atlanta, GA? (updated Apr 6, 2026)
- 7HomeGuide — Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Cost
- 8Gwinnett County DWR — Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG)
Ready when you are
Sewer backing up in Dacula? We'll camera it and show you.
Call and tell us which drains are affected. We'll inspect the lateral and give you a free on-site estimate.
(678) 863-5620- Georgia DPH-certified installer & pumper
- Residential & commercial
- Oxford, GA
Free estimate
or call (678) 863-5620