East Point, Georgia · Fulton County
Water damage restoration in East Point, GA
East Point, south of Atlanta in Fulton County, had about 38,000 residents by the Census Bureau's 2025 estimate. Unlike several neighbors, it runs its own water and sewer system.
East Point facts
Water, sewer and permits in East Point
Each point below comes from the city's or county's own website, linked under it. Checked 1 November 2026.
City water and sewer
East Point's Water & Sewer Department provides water and wastewater service and responds to on-call emergencies for water, sewer, meter and storm water issues, including sewer overflows and back-ups. The office is (404) 474-3834; after hours, (404) 240-2183.
Where the water comes from
The city says its drinking water comes from Sweetwater Creek in Douglas County, and that its most recent major flood events were in the fall of 2009 and the winter of 2010.
Permits
Planning & Community Development issues building permits, including for general repairs and renovations, and separate plumbing, electrical and HVAC permits.
Source: City of East Point, Permits
Flood maps
Flood maps and flood protection references are kept at the Storm Water Division, and the city asks owners to check with it before they build, alter, re-grade or fill on their property.
Source: City of East Point, Stormwater
Who to call for what
Sewer overflow or back-up
East Point Water & Sewer, after hours (404) 240-2183
Running water in the street
East Point Water & Sewer, (404) 474-3834
Water damage inside
A restoration contractor once the source is stopped
Re-grading a yard after flooding
Check with the city's Storm Water Division first
Restoration referrals in East Point
A call to this line reaches an independent restoration contractor that takes jobs in East Point. Tell them where the water came from, how long it has been wet and which rooms it reached, and ask how they would start.
If a sewer back-up reaches the house, report it to the city first so the cause can be found, then deal with the cleanup inside.
Other areas
Water where it should not be?
Get an Atlanta restoration contractor on the line
The sooner wet materials start drying, the less there usually is to tear out. One call puts you through to an independent contractor who can look at the damage, explain the work and give you their own price.
Speak with a restoration contractor
Your call is routed to an independent water, fire and mold restoration contractor that takes jobs in metro Atlanta. Describe the damage and ask what they would do first.
Call (678) 649-1321Calls may be recorded. How referrals work: disclosure. How call data is handled: privacy.