Quick answer
For water damage in Warrenton, GA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. After hours, report a water leak to Warrenton dispatch at 706-465-3003. 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 runs water inside the limits and sewer in part of the city; after hours, report a water leak to dispatch at 706-465-3003. City Hall is at 158 West Gibson Street.
- 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 puts about 4% of the land inside Warrenton in the high-risk flood zone, mostly along Goldens Creek. The map panels for this area took effect in 2010. 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 Warrenton
1797
The year Warrenton was founded as the seat of Warren County. It was incorporated as a town in 1810 and as a city in 1908.
Source: Wikipedia, Warrenton, Georgia
Named for General Warren
Warrenton is named for Revolutionary War general Joseph Warren. David Bushnell, inventor of the first submarine used in battle, taught at Warrenton Academy and died here in 1824.
Source: Wikipedia, Warrenton, Georgia
City plants
The city's water plant is at 1907 Mayfield Road and its wastewater plant is at 47 Garland Circle. Properties next to a public sewer main must connect where service is available.
Water bills
Service is metered and billed monthly. A 10% late fee applies 15 days after the bill date, and service is cut off at 30 days past due.
Wells across the county
Warren County does not run its own water system; it contracts with Warrenton to operate the county system. Most county residents rely on private wells.
Sources: Warren County comprehensive plan, Warren County hazard mitigation plan
94 damaged homes
After Hurricane Helene in September 2024, 754 homeowners in ZIP 30828 registered for FEMA aid. Inspectors found damage at 94 homes, totaling about $251,187. Owners who did not apply are not counted.
Homes in 30828
25% of homes in ZIP 30828 are mobile homes, and the median year built is 1978. In a manufactured home, water can spread under the flooring into the subfloor and the insulation under the home, so a leak is often bigger than it looks.
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Flash flood warnings in Warren County
The National Weather Service issued 8 flash flood warnings that included Warren County from 2016 through November 11, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Norwood page.
Cost and insurance in Warrenton
How much does water damage restoration cost in Warrenton?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Crawlspaces under older homes take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Warrenton
The company that answers handles leaks in older houses, sewer backups in town, well and septic problems on county roads, and runoff along Goldens Creek, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Warrenton questions
Who do I call about a water leak after hours?
Call Warrenton dispatch at 706-465-3003 for after-hours water leaks. During the day, City Hall is open 8 to 5 on weekdays.
Who handles a failing septic tank in Warren County?
Warren County Environmental Health, 706-465-2252, handles septic permits and failing systems in Camak, Norwood, and the rest of the county. A restoration company handles the cleanup inside the house.
How do I pay my Warrenton water bill?
In person at City Hall, 9 to 5 on weekdays, by mail, online, or in the after-hours drop box, which takes checks or money orders only.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 30828, including Warrenton and nearby parts of the county.
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Local phone numbers checked November 2026: