![]() Our wastewater treatment processes are closely monitored by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and our department is required to collect a minimum of four (4) samples per month from each plant and submit them to Analytical Environmental Services (AES) for analysis. These Wastewater Treatment Plants collect, purify and distribute a combined total of approximately 60,000 gallons of treated wastewater into local waterways on a daily basis. The Bartow County Water Department currently operates and maintains two (2) Wastewater Treatment Plants: Southeast Bartow County Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Paga Mine Road and Two Run Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Brown Loop. Our department is also an active partner of the Bartow County Environmental Management System (E.M.S.), an association of local governmental and industrial organizations committed to analyzing and reducing the impacts of their activities upon the environment. The Bartow County Water Department is determined to guarantee the continuation and improvement of drinking water quality excellence through the implementation of advanced testing methods, technological developments and extensive environmental research provided to this Water Utility System from our membership with professional organizations such as the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA). * Award of Excellence (American Water Works Association, 2002) * Vice President Al Gore's Hammer Award (2000) * Elizabeth McEntire Award (Georgia Water & Pollution Control Association, 1999) * Certificate of Dedicated Service and Leadership (EPA & State of Georgia, 1997) * Operator's Meritorious Service Award (American Water Works Association, 1997) The Bartow County Water Department has received the following awards and recognitions for our drinking water quality excellence and operational performance: Annually, the Bartow County Water Department is responsible for processing, treating and distributing over 2.26 Billion Gallons (6.2 Million Gallons-Per-Day) of water to our serviced Customers. Surface water withdrawn from Lake Allatoona in eastern Bartow County by our major suppliers constitutes approximately 90% of the total potable (drinkable) water volume within our Water Utility System. The vast majority (95%) of our water resources are obtained through contracts with the Cities of Adairsville, Cartersville, and Emerson and from Water Purchase Agreements with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority, and the Polk County Water, Sewer & Solid Waste Authority. The remaining water supply (5%) is provided by our independently owned and operated Bolivar Spring Pump Station located in northeastern Bartow County. ![]() Acquiring, maintaining and distributing pristine water resources are the primary operational responsibilities and priorities of the Bartow County Water Department.
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