Cobb County Water System Reports 250 Gallon Sewage Overflow

The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 250 gallon wastewater sewer overflow occurred on Aug. 20.

The overflow, resulting from roots, occurred at 4966 Mable Lake Drive in Mableton and discharged into a tributary to the Clay Branch.

The Water System was notified of the overflow on Aug. 20 at 7:33 a.m. and the overflow was stopped on Aug. 20 at 8:15 a.m.

Water System employees upon arrival observed a manhole spilling with a secured lid. The escaping sewage left a 300-foot by two-foot trail that ran down Mable Lake Drive and into the tributary. After a jet machine was used to unstop the line, the crew washed and spread lime on the affected area. After alleviating the sewer line, the crew walked the creek and observed slight gray discoloration in the waterway. During their time on-site, no fish kills were observed.

For more information, call the Cobb County Water System’s Maintenance Division at 770-419-6351.