Quick answer
For water damage in Waco, GA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. If the City of Waco bills you and the leak is at the meter or in the road, call 770-537-3314. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours, before mold sets in.
Do this first
After-hours water lines.
- Shut off the water. Close your main valve, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. The City of Waco bills for water, sewer, and garbage; call City Hall at 770-537-3314 for a leak at the meter or in the road.
- Make it safe and document it. Cut power to wet rooms from a dry spot, photograph the damage, then report the claim.
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours. Crawlspaces, basements, and slab homes with carpet hold moisture longer than they look.
FEMA's flood map shows almost no high-risk flood zone inside Waco, but heavy rain can still flood low yards, crawlspaces, and roads. The map panels for this area took effect in 2008. Check your own address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center. Never drive or walk through moving water, and treat floodwater as contaminated.
What to know about water damage in Waco
24%
Share of homes inside Waco that are mobile homes. A leak under a mobile home soaks the belly wrap and insulation, which have to be opened and dried rather than left to air out.
Dean, then Wacoville
Waco was first a town of about 150 people called Dean. The name changed to Wacoville, and when the town was chartered in 1885 it became Waco. It was known for cotton and lumber shipments, millwork, and its schools.
Source: Explore Georgia, Waco
A name meaning heron
The name Waco comes from a Muskogean word meaning heron.
Source: Wikipedia, Waco, Georgia
Radio-read water meters
Waco used a state drinking water fund project to replace its old water meters with radio-read meters, to cut meter-reading labor and make usage readings more accurate.
Tech college and fall festival
Waco is home to a West Georgia Technical College campus, the Haralson County Chamber of Commerce, and a fall festival held the second Saturday of each September.
Source: Explore Georgia, Waco
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Flash flood warnings in Haralson County
The National Weather Service issued 15 flash flood warnings that included Haralson County from 2016 through November 11, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Tallapoosa page.
Cost and insurance in Waco
How much does water damage restoration cost in Waco?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Mobile home subfloors take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Waco
The company that answers handles water under mobile homes, leaks in older houses, sewer backups, and septic and well problems on rural lots, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Waco questions
Who do I call about a leak at the meter or in the road?
If the City of Waco bills you, call City Hall at 770-537-3314. On a private well, turn off the pump breaker and call a plumber.
My water bill jumped. Could I have a hidden leak?
Possibly. Waco's radio-read meters give more accurate usage readings, so a higher bill often points to a running toilet or a leak under the house. Turn off every fixture and watch the meter; if it still moves, water is going somewhere.
Does the City of Waco run sewer as well as water?
Yes. Waco bills customers for water, sewer, and garbage collection, and the bill can be paid online at any hour. If sewage comes up through a floor drain or tub, stop using water and call City Hall to check whether the main line is blocked before a plumber runs your line.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 30182, including Waco and nearby parts of the county.
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