The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District’s integrated management plan is instrumental in making water conservation a priority in north Georgia. This plan details 19 aggressive water conservation measures that are being implemented by local utilities, helping the region save water and sustainability manage our supplies.
Since 2000, total water use in the region has dropped by more than 10 percent, even as the population has increased by more than 1.3 million. Per capita water use in the Metro Water District has dropped by more than 30 percent since 2000.
The Atlanta region’s water conservation measures include:
- Toilet Rebate Program: Encourages the replacement of older, inefficient toilets have with water-saving models through a retrofit program that began in 2008.
- Conservation Pricing: A tiered rate structures – the more you use, the more you pay – for single-family residences encourages water conservation
- Leak Detection: Utilities are implementing new ways to find and fix leaks, such as use of sonar to inspect pipes
About the Metro Water District
The Metro Water District, staffed by the Atlanta Regional Commission, brings together 15 counties, 95 cities and more than 60 water utilities to implement an array of strategies designed to protect water quality and ensure we continue to manage and use the region’s water in a sustainable manner. Guided by science, data and good stewardship, the Metro Water District establishes integrated and comprehensive strategies to address all aspects of sustainable water management.