Cobb County Water System reports the latest Sewage Overflow, which haunts the community

Cobb County Water System reported a significant sewage overflow incident on August 30. An estimated 3,580 gallons of wastewater overflowed at 3625 Cumberland Boulevard in Atlanta, discharging into Rottenwood Creek. The overflow was first detected at 8:36 p.m. and was stopped by 11:35 p.m. Workers observed a manhole spilling sewage, which left a 20-foot by three-foot trail leading to a retention pond that flows into the creek.

This incident is part of a troubling pattern of repeated sewage leaks in Cobb County, which have been highlighted in recent Spotlight reports. These leaks have contaminated local lakes and tributaries, raising concerns about the impact on residents and the environment. Despite assurances from Cobb Chair Lisa Cupid that there is no threat, many are skeptical about the validity of these claims, given the frequency and scale of the spills.

Recent incidents in August include:

• Six million gallons of sewage dumped into Lake Allatoona on August 22.
• A 250-gallon wastewater overflow on August 20 at 4966 Mable Lake Drive in Mableton, affecting a tributary to Clay Branch.
• An 880-gallon overflow on August 12 at 3425 Owens Pass NW in Kennesaw, impacting a tributary to Butler Creek.

Some concerned citizens are calling for a state-level investigation by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), criticizing the repeated sewage spills as unsanitary and detrimental to people, pets, and the environment. The ongoing issues raise questions about the effectiveness of Cobb County’s response and long-term solutions to prevent future incidents.