Mission

• Ensure professional stewardship of Atlanta’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Invest in the development of a motivated, skilled and empowered workforce
• Protect the present and enhance the future of the region’s water resources and public health
• Improve the environment while supporting economic development

Summary of Operations
The Department of Watershed Management is dedicated to
providing the highest quality drinking water and wastewater services to residential,
businesses and wholesale customers at the lowest possible cost, while protecting
urban waterways, conserving natural resources, and providing clean, safe water
for downstream customers. It is currently midway into the $4 billion Clean Water
Atlanta Program, a complete overhaul of the City’s water and sewer infrastructure.


The Department encompasses the Commissioner’s office and six major bureaus:

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.