About Us

Created by Mayor Shirley Franklin in September 2002, the Department of Watershed Management is dedicated to providing the highest quality drinking water and wastewater services to City of Atlanta businesses and residents and to its wholesale customers at the lowest possible cost, while protecting urban waterways, conserving natural resources, and providing clean, safe water for downstream customers. Led by Commissioner Rob Hunter, the Department has responsibility for the City’s drinking water and wastewater systems. It is currently midway into the $3.9 billion Clean Water Atlanta Program, a complete overhaul of the City’s water and sewer infrastructure.

The Department encompasses the Commissioner’s office and the bureaus of Drinking Water, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, Engineering Services, Financial Administration, Management, Watershed Protection, Program Performance and Customer Relations.

Financials

Our Financial Picture

The Department of Watershed Management is dedicated to providing the highest quality drinking water and wastewater services to the City of Atlanta's residents, businesses and wholesale customers at the lowest possible cost, while protecting urban waterways, conserving natural resources, and providing clean, safe water for downstream customers. Our vision, mission and value statements can be found here.

Traditionally, the City of Atlanta has operated its water, wastewater and sewer agencies independently. However, each of these functions is related to overall water quality and the management of water resources within a watershed. Watershed management is the best way to effectively restore, protect and manage water resources.

The Department of Watershed Management
Department Organization Chart