Candler-McAfee & Belvedere Park: Decatur address, county pipe
South and east of the city limits, Candler-McAfee and Belvedere Park carry Decatur mailing addresses but sit in unincorporated DeKalb County. Brick ranch homes from the mid-century are common.
ZIP codes:
- 30032
What affects water lines here
Homes from this era were built when galvanized service lines were standard. When they leak, replacing the run often beats another patch.
Red clay here holds water near a break, so a muddy strip between the meter and the house is a common first sign.
If you find a leak
- Check where the water is. In the street or before the meter, call DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management. Between the meter and the house, it is the owner's line.
- Run the meter test. Everything off, then the main valve at the house closed. A meter that keeps moving means the yard line is leaking.
- Limit the damage. Keep the house valve closed if the leak is large, and photograph the wet ground and the meter.
- Call for the repair. Ask whether the break will be pinpointed first and whether a permit is needed.
Services for Candler-McAfee & Belvedere Park homes
Questions
Who is responsible for the water line at my Candler-McAfee & Belvedere Park home?
If your bill comes from DeKalb County, the county owns the main and the meter and you own the pipe from the meter to the house. Check the bill if you are near a county or city boundary.
Which ZIP codes does this Candler-McAfee & Belvedere Park page cover?
30032. Some of these ZIPs also reach into neighboring communities.
What should I do first if I see water in the yard?
Shut off the main valve at the house and watch the meter. If the meter stops, the leak is inside; if it keeps moving with the house closed, the yard line is leaking.
Sources: DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management service line ownership sheet, lead and copper FAQ and 2026 galvanized pipe notices; Atlanta News First, 15 January 2025; City of Decatur news release, 14 January 2025.
