The City of Milton does not provide water or wastewater (e.g. sewer) services to its residents. Instead, people get such services either privately or through Fulton County Water Services. Whatever the source, the State of Georgia does play an important role -- through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division -- in permitting wastewater systems and water services.

Septic Tank Resources

If you do not pay for wastewater (sewer) services and live in Milton, you are likely on a septic system. A septic system is a decentralized sewer system exclusively to serve your residence. It is designed based on household size, soil type, site slopes, lot size and proximity to streams and lakes.

Generally, such a system consists of a septic tank buried in a water-tight tank; this takes in raw, untreated sewer material. Heavy solids settle to the bottom of the tank. Lighter liquids and lighter solids float to the top to a nearby drainfield, from where they can percolate into the soil.  It is the homeowner's responsibility to maintain, repair, or replace all components of their own septic system to protect the environment and public health (and, thus, their own family's health). The links below provide valuable information on operating and maintaining your septic system.

• A Homeowners' Guide to Septic Systems
• Septic Tank Maintenance & Risk Questionnaire
• Septic Tank Do's and Don'ts & Maintenance Records

 
Click the video below to watch Fulton County's August 2020 Septic Maintenance Workshop

Water & Sewer Billing

Milton does not bill for water and sewer services; this is all done through Fulton County. For questions about Fulton County water and sewer billing, visit https://waterbilling.fultoncountyga.gov/ or call the County agency's main customer service line at 404-612-6830.

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