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The Bartow County Water Department is committed to the acquisition, management, and distribution of high-quality water resources as its primary operational responsibility and priority. The majority (93%) of our water utility system resources are obtained through contracts with the cities of Adairsville, Cartersville, Emerson and also from water purchase agreements with Cobb-Marietta Water Authorit

y, Cherokee County Water & Sewage Authority, and the Polk County Water, Sewer & Solid Waste Authority. Surface water drawn from Lake Allatoona in Eastern Bartow County by our major suppliers constitutes approximately 87% of the total potable (drinkable) water volume in our water system. Bartow County Water Department reserves the right to delete any comments or ban any persons who violate this rule.

06/02/2026

For generations, reliable water service has helped support the growth of Bartow County- and the foundation of that system was built through the vision and hard work of local leaders who believed in planning for the future of our community.

In the late 1960s, community leaders began working toward the creation of a county-wide water system, to support the growing needs of Bartow County. In March 1969, the Bartow County Water System was officially founded under Commissioner Wayne Self. A Water Advisory Committee was created with Frank Jolly serving as Chairman alongside committee members, Arthur Carter, Cliff Martin, Frank Kennedy, and Gene Rampley. Together, they helped guide the vision for what would become today's water system in Bartow County.

The original plans for the system began with approximately 100 miles of pipe and service for around 5,000 customers. Construction of the system was supported by a $500,000 federal grant awarded in June 1970, along with additional county funding. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new water system was held on Friday 22, 1971. Today, the Bartow County Water System has grown to nearly 1,000 miles of pipe serving more than 22,000 customers across the county.

Special thanks to Dana Rieske and the Euharlee Welcome Center and History Museum for providing access to these historical materials and preserving this important part of Bartow County history. The original artifacts and displays can be viewed at the museum for those interested in learning more about the beginnings of the Bartow County Water System.

What started as a bold vision for the future has grown into a system that now distributes millions of gallons of water each day to homes, businesses, schools, and industries throughout Bartow County. We're proud to honor the people whose dedication helped build the foundation of the system we rely on today.

06/01/2026

June is National Rivers Month- a time to recognize the important role rivers play in our environment, communities, and water systems.🚣

Rivers help supply drinking water, support wildlife, provide recreation, and connect us to the natural resources we rely on every day. Protecting our rivers helps protect the quality of the water that eventually reaches our homes and businesses.

Simple actions can make a big difference:
💧Never dump grease, chemicals, or trash into storm drains
💧Pick up litter near waterways
💧Use fertilizers and pesticides responsibly
💧Help conserve water during dry conditions

Every drop is connected, and healthy rivers help build healthy communities.

05/31/2026

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05/30/2026

Save water & Save Money This Summer

With hotter temperatures and increased outdoor watering, summertime can put extra demand on our water system.

A few simple changes can help conserve water, lower your utility bill, and keep our community supplied with one of our most valuable resources.

Summer Water Tips:
Water early in the morning or after sunset to reduce evaporation
Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day
Check sprinklers for leaks or overspray
Only water lawns when needed
Use mulch around plants to help hold moisture
Turn off the hose when not in use

Watering smarter- not more- helps protect our water supply while still keeping your lawn and plants healthy, Every Drop Counts!

05/29/2026

🚫🥓Don't Pour Grease Down the Drain! 🥓🚫

Cooking grease, fats, and oils may go down the drain as a liquid, but they cool and harden inside pipes- causing clogs in household plumbing and sewer systems.

These blockages can lead to messy backups, sewer overflows, costly repairs, and damage to our wastewater system.

Instead:
✅Let grease cool
✅Pour it into a container
✅Throw it in the trash

Small actions at home can make a big difference in protecting our pipes, our environment, and our community's wastewater system. 💙

05/28/2026

Where Does Water go After You Use It?

After water goes down the drain, it begins another important journey. Wastewater travels through underground sewer lines to a treatment facility where it is carefully cleaned through multiple treatment processes.

At the treatment plant, solids are removed, harmful bacteria are treated, and the water is cleaned to meet strict environmental standards before it is safely returned to local waterways.

This process helps protect public health, our environment, and one of our most valuable resources- water.

Every time you wash your hands, take a shower, or flush a toilet, there's an entire system working behind the scenes to keep our community safe and clean.

05/27/2026

💧💎Think before you flush! 💎💧

"Flushable" wipes might say they're sewer-safe, but they don't break down like toilet paper. Over time, they can build up in pipes and cause blockages in homes and sewer systems. 🚽

Help keep things flowing smoothly:
👉Toss wipes in the trash, not the toilet. 👈

05/26/2026

Leaks don't always happen where you can see them.

That's why our system is monitored 24 hours a day using a technology called SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).

SCADA helps our team track things like:
🔷Water pressure
🔷Flow rates
🔷Tank levels
🔷Pump activity

By watching for unusual changes in the system, operators can often spot signs of a possible leak before it becomes a bigger problem.

Think of it like a health monitor for the water system- constantly checking how everything is flowing behind the scenes to help keep watering moving reliably throughout the community.

While crews are in the field maintaining pipes and equipment, SCADA gives us another layer of awareness from inside the control room.

05/25/2026

In remembrance and
gratitude this Memorial Day. We honor the heroes who
gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

6.9 MGD. What does that really mean?

MGD stands for million gallons per day-- and right now, our system is using 6.9 million gallons of water every single day.

To put that into perspective...
An average backyard swimming pool holds about 18,000- 20,000 gallons of water. That means 6.9 MGD is enough water to fill approximately 350 pools every day.

Water is constantly moving through our system to homes, schools, businesses, fire hydrants, and more-- all day, every day.

As temperatures rise and pool season begins, water usage across the community typically increases. Small steps like checking for leaks, watering wisely, and using water efficiently can make a big difference.

Address

50 Nelson Street
Cartersville, GA
30120

Website

https://www.bartowcountyga.gov/departments/water/index.php

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