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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 Authority, 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.

10/23/2026

💧🤔 WATER MYTH OR FACT? DOES COLD WATER HYDRATE YOU BETTER THAN ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER?🤔💧

We all have our preferences when it comes to drinking water! 🧊🚰 But does the temperature actually make a difference?

What do you think? Drop your answer in the comments! 👇

💡 THE ANSWER: MOSTLY MYTH! Both cold and room-temperature water hydrate your body. The best choice is the temperature you enjoy drinking!

💬 LET’S SETTLE THIS DEBATE: Are you team ICE COLD 🧊 or team ROOM TEMPERATURE💧?

Tell us below! 👇

10/22/2026

💧❓ WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SYSTEM? ❓💧

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes before water reaches your faucet!

Which topic would you like us to explain next?
🔹 How water pressure is maintained
🔹 What happens during a water-main repair
🔹 How water quality is monitored
🔹 What crews see through the SCADA system
🔹 How meters measure household water use
🔹 Something else entirely

Leave your question or topic in the comments! It may inspire one of our next BCWD posts. 💙

10/20/2026

Leak Loss Protection Program- ServLine

Unexpected leaks can lead to high utility bills. Bartow County Water Department participates in the ServLine Leak Loss Protection Program which helps protect customers with coverage up to $2,500 per occurrence.

Residential Coverage:
💧Water Leak- $2.00/ month
💧Sewer Leak- $1.70/ month
(Commercial options available)

All eligible customers are automatically enrolled in this optional program, and charges will appear on your utility bill. To decline coverage, call (888) 977-9235.

Questions? Were here to help! 💙

10/19/2026

💳💧MAKE PAYING YOUR WATER BILL ONE LESS THING TO REMEMBER💧💳

Did you know BCWD customers can sign up for AutoPay ?🙌

With AutoPay, your water bill is paid automatically each month, helping you:
✅ Avoid the hassle of remembering your due date
✅ Reduce the chance of a missed or late payment
✅ Save time each month
✅ Enjoy a simple, convenient way to manage your bill

And this fall, there’s an extra reason to sign up!🎉

From September 1 through October 31, customers who enroll in paperless billing and/or AutoPay will be automatically entered in InvoiceCloud’s Celebrate
America250 Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Visa gift card!

🎁 Prizes include:
💳 15 winners of $250 Visa gift cards
💳 24 winners of $50 Visa gift cards

If you’ve been thinking about switching to AutoPay, this is a great time to do it! 💙

Already enrolled in AutoPay? You’re all set—you’ve been automatically entered into the sweepstakes!

Convenient payments with no hassle. And a chance to win! 🎉

10/18/2026

💧🤔 WATER MYTH OR FACT? CAN YOU DRINK TOO MUCH WATER? 🚰

We all know staying hydrated is important, but is it possible to drink too much water? 👀

💦 MYTH OR FACT: Drinking too much water can be harmful to your health.
What do you think? Drop your answer in the comments before reading on! ⬇️

💡 THE ANSWER IS FACT! While water is essential for your body, drinking excessive amounts in a short period can cause a condition called water intoxication. This can dilute the sodium in your blood to dangerously low levels, a condition known as hyponatremia.

💧 WATER TIP: Stay hydrated throughout the day and remember that your water needs depend on your activity level, the weather, and your individual health. Rather than forcing yourself to drink excessive amounts, drink regularly and pay attention to your body’s needs!

Did you get it right? Share this post with someone who loves a good water fact! 💙

10/17/2026

🔧💦 YOUR WATER SYSTEM HAS SOME HARDWORKING PARTS YOU MAY NEVER SEE! 💦🔧

When you turn on your faucet, you probably aren’t thinking about valves, water meters, pumps or miles of underground water mains.

But all of these components play important roles in helping a water system operate!
🔹 Valves help crews control water flow and isolate sections of the system when needed.
🔹 Water meters measure how much water passes through a service connection.
🔹 Pumps help move water through the system when pumping is needed.
🔹 Water mains carry water through the distribution network.

There’s a lot more to reliable water service than what happens at the faucet!

💬 Which part of the water system would you like us to explain in a future post? Let us know below!

10/16/2026

💧💎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. 👈

10/15/2026

💙💧A Little Tip That Makes a Big Difference! 💧💙

Did you know a dripping faucet can waste Approximately 3,000 gallons of water in a year- that's about 58 gallons in just one week?

Taking a few minutes to check your faucets and repair leaks can help conserve water and may even help lower your water bill.

Small changes at home can make a big difference. What's one way your family saves water? Tell us in the comments! 💎

10/14/2026

🍰💧 HAPPY NATIONAL DESSERT DAY! 💧🍦

What’s your favorite way to satisfy your sweet tooth? Cake, cookies, ice cream, or maybe a slice of homemade pie? 😋

Here’s a little food for thought: Water plays an important role in making many of our favorite desserts! From mixing cake batter and baking cookies to making homemade ice cream, water is often an ingredient behind the sweetness.

Today, we’re celebrating the treats we love and the essential resource that helps make so much possible! 💙

🍪 Tell us in the comments: What’s your favorite dessert? We want to know what’s on Bartow County’s dessert menu!

10/13/2026

🔗💧 ONE LONG WATER MAIN IS ACTUALLY MANY PIECES WORKING TOGETHER! 💧🔗

Water mains may stretch for miles, but they aren’t manufactured as one continuous piece.

Pipe arrives in manageable sections that are connected using specially designed joints.

Those joints help:
🔹 Create secure, watertight connections
🔹 Keep pipe sections properly aligned
🔹 Withstand pressure inside the line
🔹 Handle conditions surrounding the buried pipe

Different pipe materials and projects may require different types of joints, but each connection has an important job.

It’s another reminder that the reliability of an entire water system can depend on details most customers will never see!

Address

50 Nelson Street
Cartersville, GA
30120

Website

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

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