Morrisville's water and sewer come from the Town of Cary, but the drains in your home and the private line out to the public sewer are yours. Most Morrisville homes are new, so clogs usually come from grease, wipes or hair. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Morrisville.
Morrisville in brief
Morrisville sits between Raleigh and Durham next to RTP and RDU. Its housing is almost all post-1990: the median home dates to 2007, about 76% were built since 2000, and only about 3% before 1980. Nearly every home has plastic drain pipe that doesn't corrode or let roots through rusted joints. The Town of Cary provides water and sewer service, and Morrisville is a partner in the Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility in New Hill.
Townhomes and condos are common in Morrisville. In attached housing, each unit usually has its own drain lines that join a shared building sewer outside, and an HOA may be responsible for that shared part. If more than one unit is backing up, check with the HOA or property manager as well as calling a plumber.
What to do first
- See how many drains are affected. One fixture is usually a clog in that branch; several mean the main line.
- Stop running water if the lowest drain is backing up. In a townhome, a shared wall may mean a neighbor's drain is involved too.
- Use a plunger on a single toilet or sink. Avoid chemical openers.
- Look for the cleanout near the foundation; in a townhome it may sit in a shared area or under a small access cover.
- Check for wider problems. If neighbors or a manhole are affected, contact the Town of Cary's utility.
- Call for a plumber if the drain stays slow.
Symptom and likely cause
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Bathroom sink drains slowly | Hair and toothpaste in the trap |
| Kitchen sink backs up | Grease or disposal waste |
| Toilet clogs often | Wipes or too much paper |
| Several drains slow at once | Main-line blockage |
| Laundry standpipe overflows | Lint buildup in the laundry drain |
Because Cary provides Morrisville's sewer, Cary's utility is the one to contact for a problem in a public main, even though plumbing permits for your house come from Morrisville.
What affects the price
- Which line is blocked and how far from an access point
- Whether there's an exterior cleanout
- Cabling, jetting or camera inspection
- Repairs, with plumbing permits from the Town of Morrisville Inspections Department
- After-hours timing
In homes this new, wipes and grease account for most main-line calls.
Drain Cleaning questions in Morrisville
Can a newer house still have drain problems?
Can flushable wipes really clog a pipe?
How can I tell whether a backup is in my pipes or the public sewer?
Does drain cleaning need a permit?
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