Helpful Resources
Underground Plumbing Guides & Resources
Educational guides on spotting a leak, understanding your water line, and knowing what to expect from repair, replacement, and trenchless work.
- Water Line Work in Columbus, GA: 811, Permits & Right-of-WayWhat to do before water line work in Columbus, GA: Georgia 811, plumbing permits, right-of-way encroachment permits and contractor licensing.Learn More →
- High Water Bill in Columbus? Check for a Leak FirstA meter test, a look at where the leak could be, and how Columbus Water Works handles leak-related bill adjustments.Learn More →
- How to Check Your Water Meter for a LeakTwo ways to test a Columbus water meter for a leak, how to find the meter box and what to do with the result.Learn More →
- Repair vs. Replace Your Main Water LineThe factors that tip a buried water line toward a targeted repair or a full replacement: age, material, past repairs, length, and access.Learn More →
- Signs of an Underground Water Line LeakThe yard, bill, pressure, and meter clues that point to a buried water line leak, and how to weigh them together.Learn More →
- Trenchless vs. Open Trench Water Line ReplacementHow trenchless and open-trench water line replacement compare on yard impact, driveways, timing, and when each one fits.Learn More →
- Water Leak in the Yard: Is It Your Water Line?How to tell a buried water line leak from irrigation, rain, or drainage, and what to do first once you suspect one.Learn More →
- Found an Underground Water Leak? What to Do FirstA first-30-minutes checklist for a suspected buried water line leak: shutoff, meter check, photos, who to report it to, and when to call 811.Learn More →
- Who's Responsible for the Water Line From Meter to House?How Columbus Water Works divides the public and private service lateral, and what to do when a leak is on your side of the meter.Learn More →