Water Line Repair & Installation · Statham, GA
Water service line repair and installation in Statham, Georgia, on the city-owned water system.
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Who repairs water lines in Statham, GA?
Statham runs its own water system, fed by a 1-million-gallon-a-day plant and a spring in service since 1935. The city handles mains and meters; owners pay for meter damage and own the line to the house. Atlanta Water & Sewage Solutions repairs leaks and installs new service lines from the Statham meter.↗↗
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The Statham story
A town that still makes its own water
Few towns Statham's size treat their own water. The city operates a one-million-gallon-a-day surface water plant and an artesian spring on Oak Street that yields about 120,000 gallons a day. Its intake sits on the Barber Creek Reservoir.↗↗↗
Two licensed operators run the system and test every four hours, and an operator will come out on request if you call City Hall with a water concern.↗
Backup comes from neighbors. The 2025 water report lists interconnections with Winder and Barrow County, and Barrow sells treated water to Statham wholesale. The county plan still lists improving the water plant among the city's needs.↗↗↗
On the record
- Statham's two water operators hold Class 1 and Class 3 licenses, and certified operators test the water every four hours.↗
Who owns what
Meter to house: the owner's stretch
City of Stathammain
City water system↗
City of Stathamwater service line
Owner is responsible for any damage to the meter; the line to the house is private↗
Where the line sits: Water meter
Public Works warns owners to mow and trim carefully around meters, because meter damage is billed to the owner.↗
Local facts
Statham water fees and bills
Each row links to the agency, code or publisher it comes from. Tap a source to check it yourself.
| Topic | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Water connection, 3/4-inch meter | $4,500 | City of Statham Connection Fees (effective September 1, 2024) |
| Water connection, 1-inch meter | $7,500 | City of Statham Connection Fees (effective September 1, 2024) |
| Minimum bill, inside residential | $24.66 for the first 2,000 gallons | City of Statham Water/Sewer Rates and Deposits (2024) |
| Minimum bill, outside residential | $37.05 for the first 2,000 gallons | City of Statham Water/Sewer Rates and Deposits (2024) |
| Deposit | $150 homeowner / $300 renter | City of Statham Water/Sewer Rates and Deposits (2024) |
| Reconnection after cutoff | $50 administration fee | Water And Wastewater | City of Statham, GA |
| Water system ID | #0130001 | Statham Water System 2025 Water-Quality Report |
Warning signs
Leak signs on a Statham service line
Seeing two or more of these? Call before it gets worse.
- 1. A bill well above your usual 2,000-gallon month
- 2. Water pooling near the meter box after dry days
- 3. Hissing at the house shut-off valve
- 4. Pressure dropping when a second tap opens
- 5. A damp strip across the lawn in a straight line
Soil & terrain
Digging water lines in Statham ground
In town, Madison sandy loam on gentle slopes trenches without much trouble. Out on the north and southwest edges, eroded Pacolet runs 10 to 15 percent, and a long service line up that grade needs careful bedding so it does not wash out.↗
What it costs
Water line costs
Main water line replacement, typical total
$2,000–$5,000
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Water Line Replacement Cost? (updated Dec. 22, 2025), 2025
Trenched line, per foot
$50–$200
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Water Line Replacement Cost? (updated Dec. 22, 2025), 2025
Tap connection valve replacement
$300–$500
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Water Line Replacement Cost? (updated Dec. 22, 2025), 2025
Main shut-off valve
$250–$600
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Water Line Replacement Cost? (updated Dec. 22, 2025), 2025
Plumbing permit, where required
$30–$500
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Water Line Replacement Cost? (updated Dec. 22, 2025), 2025
Statham 3/4-inch water connection
$4,500
Typical market range — City of Statham Connection Fees (effective September 1, 2024), 2024
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 run on larger outskirts lots
- 02Slope and erosion control on Pacolet grades
- 03Concrete or pavers over the old line
- 04New meter size, which sets the city fee
More about Statham
Houses and businesses on Statham water
For a house, the job is usually a single line from the meter box to the foundation. We shut the house valve, watch the meter for movement, then pinpoint the leak and open one small hole. If the old pipe is brittle along its length, a full replacement in a narrow trench is often the cheaper fix over time.
Businesses work on a bigger schedule. Statham's inside-city commercial minimum is $41.61 for the first 2,000 gallons, and deposits run $500 for a business and $1,000 for commercial or industrial accounts.↗
Large meters, 3 through 8 inches, are set by a city-approved contractor to city standards and approved drawings. Fire suppression service starts at 6 inches and carries a $275 monthly maintenance fee.↗
- Statham fire suppression lines are a minimum of 6 inches and carry a $275 monthly maintenance fee.↗
For a house, the job is usually a single line from the meter box to the foundation.
FAQ
Statham water line FAQ
Straight answers, with the rule or record behind them. Still unsure? Call and ask the crew that digs.
(678) 863-5620Who supplies water in Statham?
The City of Statham, from its own treatment plant and a spring on Oak Street, with interconnections to Winder and Barrow County.
What does a new water tap cost in Statham?
$4,500 for a 3/4-inch meter and $7,500 for 1-inch, effective September 1, 2024. All connections are metered.
Source: City of Statham Connection Fees (effective September 1, 2024)
Who pays if my water meter gets damaged?
You do. Statham Public Works says owners are responsible for any damage to the meter, often from mowers or string trimmers.
Is water more expensive outside Statham city limits?
Yes. The residential minimum is $37.05 outside versus $24.66 inside for the first 2,000 gallons.
Source: City of Statham Water/Sewer Rates and Deposits (2024)
What does replacing a water service line cost?
HomeGuide's typical total is $2,000 to $5,000, or $50 to $200 per trenched foot.
Source: HomeGuide — How Much Does Water Line Replacement Cost? (updated Dec. 22, 2025)
What happens if my Statham water bill goes unpaid?
Bills are due on the 15th, a 10 percent penalty lands on the 16th, and service can be cut after the 20th. Getting reconnected costs a $50 administration fee, during business hours only.
Can the city check my water if it looks off?
Yes. Call City Hall and, on request, a water operator will come check it.
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.
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- 1Water And Wastewater | City of Statham, GA
- 2Public Works | City of Statham, GA
- 3Statham Water System 2025 Water-Quality Report
- 4City of Statham Unified Development Code (rev. March 31, 2025)
- 5Water Division | Barrow County, GA
- 6Barrow County Joint Comprehensive Plan (Bethlehem 2025 amendment edition)
- 7City of Statham Connection Fees (effective September 1, 2024)
- 8City of Statham Water/Sewer Rates and Deposits (2024)
- 9USDA NRCS Soil Data Access — point queries, Statham GA (survey GA606)
- 10HomeGuide — How Much Does Water Line Replacement Cost? (updated Dec. 22, 2025)
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High water bill in Statham? We'll find the leak past the meter.
Call (678) 863-5620. We test the line, dig one spot and fix it, or run a new line from the city meter.
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