Each fall, when algae bloom in the fall in Lake Lanier (the County’s raw water source) and release compounds like MIB and geosmin, our drinking water can taste a little earthy. These compounds are NOT toxic or harmful, and the County’s Department of Water & Sewer actively uses ozone treatment to remove the compounds from the water supply. Read more...

Forsyth County was again recognized by the State of Georgia as a WaterFirst community, a designation it has held since 2010. Being a WaterFirst community demonstrates Forsyth County’s commitment to excellence in responsible water stewardship, planning, management and conservation among other areas. Read more...

Department of Water & Sewer Director Scott Adams and Deputy Director Steve Ratzlaff discuss what a boil water advisory (BWA) is, why they happen, how you will be notified if one is issued for your residence/business and what you need to do if you are in an advisory. Read more...

Two separate precautionary boil water advisories, issued Aug. 14, near the intersection of Keith Bridge Road and Grindle Road, as well as along Old Atlanta Road in the vicinity of Chattahoochee Pointe Park have been lifted. Read more...

All Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer customers are asked to complete a short survey by Sept. 30, 2024 to report their water service line pipe material (such as plastic, lead, copper, or galvanized steel). Read more...

In accordance with Environmental Protection Division regulations, this is notice that on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, a sewer spill was discovered at 3072 Cross Creek Dr in the Pinnacle Glen subdivision. Read more...

Congratulations to Denmark High School students Pranav Potluri and Vedaant Mohta on winning second place in the Metro Water District’s annual video contest! Read more...

Forsyth County Water and Sewer Assures Water Quality as Lake Lanier Begins Seasonal Turnover Read more...

Mailed Water & Sewer Billing Notices Delayed for Some Customers Read more...

Storm Drain Art Contest Challenges Students to Promote Water Quality Education Read more...