Watershed Management

The Department of Watershed Management provides drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to residential, business, and wholesale customers protecting urban waterways and regional water resources.

The department had its budget briefing on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 1:35pm. (video | slides)

The total proposed operating budget for the Department of Watershed Management is $255,982,541. This is an increase of $17,430,883 (+7.3%) from the previous year. The number of authorized positions (jobs) is proposed to decrease from 1,612 to 1,605 (-0.4%).

FY2024 Proposed Budget Book – Department of Watershed Management

The Atlanta City Council’s City Utilities Committee has jurisdiction over the Department of Watershed Management.

City Utilities Committee