Last reviewed and updated: 2026-09-28
Practical guidance on finding and dealing with water leaks in Marietta and Cobb County, written around figures you can check: Cobb County Water System's published rate schedule, the water authority's own pinhole leak studies, Georgia EPD drought declarations and EPA WaterSense data. Every article says where its numbers come from.
Bills & creditsWhat a Leak Actually Costs on a Cobb County Water Bill
The real arithmetic behind a $1,400 water bill, using Cobb's published 2026 rates.
Updated 2026-09-25
Pipe materialsCopper Pinhole Leaks in Cobb County Homes
The water authority studied this. The answer was not corrosive water.
Updated 2026-09-25
Rentals & landlordsWho Pays for Leak Detection in a Rental?
The tenant notices it. The landlord pays for it. Here is how that actually works.
Updated 2026-09-25
SeasonalHow to Protect Your Pipes From a Georgia Hard Freeze
The pipes that burst in Marietta are not the ones you would guess.
Updated 2026-09-25
Bills & creditsIs a Running Toilet Behind Your High Water Bill?
Twenty minutes, a few drops of food coloring, and you have your answer.
Updated 2026-09-25
DiagnosisWater Heater Leaking? What to Check First
Five minutes with a torch tells you more than any guesswork.
Updated 2026-09-25
SeasonalIrrigation Leaks and Georgia's Watering Rules
A dry year, a compressed watering window, and a leak nobody is awake to see.
Updated 2026-09-25
Buying & sellingA Leak Turned Up in the Home Inspection
Buyers price uncertainty high. Locating the leak is how you shrink it.
Updated 2026-09-25
Damage & claimsMold After a Hidden Leak: What the Timing Means
Dry it in 24 to 48 hours and, in most cases, mold will not grow. After that is a different job.
Updated 2026-09-25
DiagnosisCrawlspace Leaks in Marietta Homes
Standing water under the house is not always a leak. Here is how to tell.
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Not sure where to start?
If a bill has jumped and you cannot see why, begin with the water meter test, then work through the high water bill guide. If you can hear running water with everything off, that is a pressurized line and it is worth acting on today. If the bill has already arrived, check whether the Cobb County leak adjustment applies.