Sewage spill no longer affecting recreational use in Lake Acworth, Cobb County officials say

ACWORTH, Ga. — If you plan on utilizing the water in Lake Acworth, it was deemed safe for recreational use after a recent sewage spill, the Cobb County Communications Department said.

County officials said a falling tree on U.S. Army Corp of Engineers property severed a small above-ground line on Friday, however, crews quickly fixed the issue immediately and conducted tests on the water quality.

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The spill volume was well below 10,000 gallons, which the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) classifies as a “major spill.”

While tests were not considered to be necessary due to the amount of water affected, samples were collected as a precaution.

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Results showed the lake is safe for recreational activities.

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