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...

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful and the Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer invite Forsyth County middle and high school students to showcase their artistic abilities in the fourth annual Storm Drain Art Contest, beginning Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Read more...

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