Is the water shortage worse in Marietta? (Atlanta: job, moving to)

[KEKI]

I will be moving to Marietta soon. Should I reconsider because of the water shortage?

[neil0311]

Originally Posted by KEKI

I will be moving to Marietta soon. Should I reconsider because of the water shortage?

That depends. The shortage is no worse than anywhere else served by the Cobb County - Marietta Water Authority, and probably no worse than anywhere in the area served by either Lanier or Allatoona.

If you're really asking "should I move to the Atlanta area or stay where I am", then that's a personal decision that should be based on much more than water. Be prepared for a total outdoor residential water ban, and probably soon there will be tighter restrictions on commercial car washes and other exempt users. If you like to use lots of water and have a lush green lawn, then you might want to reconsider moving here in the short term.

[normie]

If you are asking a question like that, then yes, you might want to reconsider moving.

Not that I think think the water shortage is that frightening. It's a temporary problem, and in the long run I think Atlanta will benefit from changes that will be brought on by this situation. However, the fact that you are asking this sounds like you are looking for a reason to not make the move.

Hey, it's as good of an excuse as any. Moving is stressful, and if you aren't compelled to move becuase of a job transfer or school or other such commitment, there is a lot to be said for staying where you are. Hope things work out well for you wherever you go, or if you don't go anywhere at all.

[hello13685]

Hello Normie,

I have the same question (though I'm not moving to Atlanta--at least not anytime soon). Are you saying that the water shortage is a temporary problem because rainfall will eventually increase, or the population of Atlanta will decrease? It would seem that building more or better reservoirs would be a moot point in the absence of increased rainfall.

[normie]

Rainfall will return. I've lived through many droughts, in area that are more prone to desert conditions than Atlanta. Rain returns, sooner or later. Hurricanes happen--there will probably be several this summer since the last two years have been light.

Will the population decrease? I can't see any reason why that would happen. The RATE of expansion might be temporarily slowed due to the water crisis--which would be a good thing.

Just my opinion, of course. I'm no expert.

[KEKI]

Oh yes! I'm still coming.I've dealt with bigger issues and made it through. I have wanted to come for a long time. I was just wondering because I've never lived where drought was an issue. The drought is just a small storm it will pass. I'm not worried, I trust in God. I will be there at the end of the month.Thanks

[KEKI]

I hope it didn't sound like I typed it.

[kaday]

I am not sure it is worse in Cobb County however I will say our water bill this last month was off by 24,000 gallons. I almost passed out when I got the bill. Sure enough it was a misread but now it has me wondering how many other months it was incorrect. Everyone, check your water bills. Many people in my neighborhood have said they have had a similar experience.

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by kaday

I am not sure it is worse in Cobb County however I will say our water bill this last month was off by 24,000 gallons. I almost passed out when I got the bill. Sure enough it was a misread but now it has me wondering how many other months it was incorrect. Everyone, check your water bills. Many people in my neighborhood have said they have had a similar experience.

We had a really expensive month once, for us (21,000 gallons I think?), but it coincided with a pipe leak in our lawn sprinkler system. As soon as I saw the leak (when I woke up that morning), I turned the master sprinkler valve off, but that was an excesive little puddle that accumulated overnight. :-(

We normally use 3,000 or 4,000 in a month (married couple, no kids).