Sewer Line Installation & Replacement · Jonesboro, GA
Sewer line installation in Jonesboro, Georgia, where city code requires a tap-in when sewer is within 300 feet.
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When do you need a new sewer line in Jonesboro, GA?
Jonesboro requires every home and business to tap into public sewer when a line runs along its street or lies within 300 feet of the building. The connection goes to the Clayton County Water Authority's system under a CCWA building sewer permit, and the owner pays for the line from the house to the tap.↗↗
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Sewer or septic?
Jonesboro's reach is longer than the state's
Most Georgia owners know the state yardstick: a public sewer within 200 feet of the property line. Jonesboro wrote its own. Sec. 78-2 of the city code, carried over from the 1987 code, requires every residence, house or business to connect when sewer is on the fronting street or within 300 feet of the structure.↗↗
The county layer sits on top. Clayton's sewer-use ordinance, which CCWA enforces, gives owners on a street with CCWA sewer within 200 feet 30 days after official notice to connect at their own expense.↗
How to tell which one you have
- Measure from your foundation to the nearest sewer manhole or main.
- Ask CCWA Engineering (770-960-5207) whether sewer is available to the parcel.
Permits · Clayton County Water Authority and the building inspector
Steps to a new Jonesboro building sewer
- 01
Get an availability answer and a connection, tap and meter estimate from CCWA's Engineering Section.↗
- 02
Apply for the building sewer permit on CCWA's form and pay the fee at filing.↗
- 03
Install a separate sewer for each building, with no roof or foundation drains tied in.↗
- 04
Call for inspection when the line is ready; connection and testing are supervised by the building inspector.↗
The Jonesboro story
Downtown kitchens: the grease interceptor comes with the line
Any restaurant opening or remodeling in Jonesboro falls under CCWA's grease management program. Every proposed or remodeled food service facility in the CCWA wastewater area must install an approved, properly maintained grease interceptor.↗
The specifics are strict. The interceptor goes outdoors unless the owner proves that won't work. Outdoor units need at least two compartments, two manholes finished an inch above grade with cast-iron frames, and a capacity of no less than 1,500 and no more than 3,000 gallons; bigger loads get multiple units in series.↗
Sizing follows the larger of two formulas, one built on seats and operating hours, one on fixture flow. After that, the owner pumps the unit completely at least every three months and sends CCWA a manifest within 14 days of each pumping.↗
- Jonesboro Code Sec. 78-2 requires a sewer tap-in when a line is on the fronting street or within 300 feet of the structure.↗
- CCWA outdoor grease interceptors must hold between 1,500 and 3,000 gallons and have at least two compartments.↗
- Grease-interceptor pumping manifests must reach CCWA Environmental Compliance within 14 days of maintenance.↗
Any restaurant opening or remodeling in Jonesboro falls under CCWA's grease management program.
Local facts
Where the Jonesboro sewage goes, and other facts
Each row links to the agency, code or publisher it comes from. Tap a source to check it yourself.
| Topic | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater capacity | CCWA can treat up to 38.4 million gallons a day | What We Do | Clayton County Water Authority, GA |
| Reclamation plants | Northeast, Shoal Creek and W.B. Casey facilities | What We Do | Clayton County Water Authority, GA |
| City land by ZIP | About 7.27 of the city's 7.71 square kilometers of land lie in ZIP 30236 | U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-Place Relationship File |
| Incorporated | 1859 | Jonesboro, Georgia - Wikipedia |
More about Jonesboro
Replacement is the everyday installation job
In a city this established, installation often means replacement: a worn-out lateral traded for a new one. The new pipe follows the same rules as a first-time connection: a CCWA permit, a watertight joint, an inspection before cover.↗
We trench the shortest workable route, set the pipe on bedding at a steady slope, add a cleanout near the house and another near the connection when the layout allows, and film the finished line. Where the old route crosses a historic walkway, check with the city before we plan the trench.
In a city this established, installation often means replacement: a worn-out lateral traded for a new one.
What it costs
Cost references for a new or replacement line
New sewer line installed
$40–$180 per linear foot
Typical market range — HomeGuide — Sewer Line Installation Cost (updated December 2025), 2025
New line up to 40 feet, total
$1,600–$7,200
Typical market range — HomeGuide — Sewer Line Installation Cost (updated December 2025), 2025
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- 01A set-back house needing a long run to the street
- 02An interceptor for any food service use
- 03Sidewalk or street work needing city consent
- 04Separate lines for detached buildings
FAQ
Jonesboro sewer installation FAQ
Straight answers, with the rule or record behind them. Still unsure? Call and ask the crew that digs.
(678) 863-5620Am I required to connect to sewer in Jonesboro?
Yes, if a sewer line runs along your street or sits within 300 feet of your building. Jonesboro Code Sec. 78-2 makes the tap-in compulsory.
Source: Jonesboro Code of Ordinances Ch. 78 — Utilities (Municode, Supp. 37)
How is Jonesboro's rule different from Georgia's?
Georgia measures 200 feet from the property line. Jonesboro's rule reaches 300 feet from the structure, or any sewer on the fronting street.
Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-3-1 On-Site Sewage Management Systems
Who issues the sewer permit?
The Clayton County Water Authority issues building sewer permits, and the connection is tested under the building inspector's supervision.
Source: Clayton County Code Ch. 98, Art. II — Water Authority Sewer Use (Municode, Supp. 105)
What will CCWA charge to connect?
Tap and connection charges aren't published. CCWA's Engineering Section estimates them for your property at 770-960-5207.
Source: Engineering / Developer Information | Clayton County Water Authority, GA
I'm opening a restaurant downtown. Do I need a grease interceptor?
Yes. New and remodeled food service facilities in CCWA's service area must install an approved interceptor, normally outdoors, sized from 1,500 to 3,000 gallons.
Source: Clayton County Code Ch. 98, Art. II — Water Authority Sewer Use (Municode, Supp. 105)
How often must a grease interceptor be pumped?
Outdoor interceptors at least every three months; under-sink units at least monthly. Manifests go to CCWA within 14 days.
Source: Clayton County Code Ch. 98, Art. II — Water Authority Sewer Use (Municode, Supp. 105)
What does a new sewer line cost?
HomeGuide reports $40 to $180 per linear foot installed, or $1,600 to $7,200 for a run of up to 40 feet. CCWA's fees are extra.
Source: HomeGuide — Sewer Line Installation Cost (updated December 2025)
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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.
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- 1Jonesboro Code of Ordinances Ch. 78 — Utilities (Municode, Supp. 37)
- 2Clayton County Code Ch. 98, Art. II — Water Authority Sewer Use (Municode, Supp. 105)
- 3Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-3-1 On-Site Sewage Management Systems
- 4Engineering / Developer Information | Clayton County Water Authority, GA
- 5What We Do | Clayton County Water Authority, GA
- 6U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-Place Relationship File
- 7Jonesboro, Georgia - Wikipedia
- 8HomeGuide — Sewer Line Installation Cost (updated December 2025)
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