Water Facts and Data

Science, data and good stewardship guide Metro Atlanta’s comprehensive approach to water planning for economic, environmental and social well-being. Understanding how much of water is supplied by each basin, current rainfall in relation to precipitation trends, and where our region is experiencing drought are all important to water management in our region.

Water Withdrawals Per Capita Remain Steady

Since 2012, per capita water withdrawals in the Metro Water District have remained steady around 100 gallons per capita per day (gpcd), with some variation due to … Learn more

Current Drought Status

There is currently no drought level response declared for the metro Atlanta region or the state of Georgia. The Metro Water District encourages all Georgians to follow the … Learn more

Water Withdrawal by Basin

Metro Atlanta relies on waters flowing through its five major river basins: Chattahoochee, Etowah (sub-basin of the Coosa), Flint, Ocmulgee and Oconee. Learn more