Lake Acworth Closed for Testing Following Sewage Spill

Cobb Water officials have asked the city of Acworth to close lake access at the Beach at Cauble Park following a sewage spill from a nearby manhole, the county said in a news release.

Cobb Water crews investigating the spill noticed a fish kill in a nearby creek, which prompted the request. Crews are taking samples of the creek and nearby Lake Acworth waters for testing.

Even though the spill is below what the state classifies as a “major spill,” the request was made out of an abundance of caution, the county's communications office said.

The spill occurred when crews were called to a report of sewage leaking from a manhole near a creek that feeds the lake. Grease accumulation had blocked the line. Crews cleared the line, but found the fish kill during their investigation. Recent hot weather has impacted the oxygen levels in the lake which exacerbated the problem.

People are urged to avoid contact with the water in the vicinity of Acworth Beach until test results are available. Results are expected Sunday.