COBB COUNTY, Ga. — For residents along the Chattahoochee River, the latest spill from Cobb County’s South Cobb Water Reclamation Facility is yet another reminder of ongoing infrastructure and oversight failures. On November 12, 2025, 21.6 million gallons of treated wastewater that did not meet state discharge standards were released into the river. The spill was not publicly reported until November 18, after routine compliance testing revealed the issue.
This incident is far from isolated. Cobb County has a history of wastewater spills into the Chattahoochee, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the county’s water management and monitoring systems. Residents and environmental advocates have expressed growing frustration with repeated releases that threaten river health, wildlife, and downstream communities that rely on the river for drinking water and recreation.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has been notified, and the Cobb County Water System (CCWS) is conducting daily water quality testing. Officials have stated that no cleanup or remediation is required at this time…