DWM: From 2002-2008

The Department of Watershed Management was formed in 2002 to make improvements in the City of Atlanta's water and sewer services. Here are a few comparisons from 2002 to 2008:

2002
No financial plan
9 boil water advisories
750 leak repairs per year (avg.)
200,000 estimated water bills
20,000 malfunctioning water meters
Potential sewer moratorium

2008
Detailed financial plan
0 boil water advisories
9,600 leak repairs per year (avg.)
110,000 estimated water bills
4,000 malfunctioning water meters
$19 billion in development from 02-08

DWM has accomplished amazing things in six years of existence. While there is always room for improvement, DWM is justifiably proud of the progress it has made and intends to continue improving.