Georgia

    Georgia's water sector is shaped by rapid Atlanta metro growth and interstate water disputes.

    Drinking Water Utilities

    1,256

    Wastewater Utilities

    623

    Key Compliance Drivers

    Water availability; interbasin transfers; growth; capacity expansion

    Water availability and interbasin transfer restrictions, particularly related to the ACF (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint) basin dispute, drive conservation and efficiency investments. Rapid growth requires significant capacity expansions and new treatment facilities.

    Vendor Implications

    Metro Atlanta utilities are major buyers. GEFA financing enables smaller system projects.

    Drinking Water Primacy Agency

    Georgia EPD

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    Wastewater / NPDES Agency

    Georgia EPD

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    SRF / Funding Authority

    Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

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    Public Utility Commission

    Georgia Public Service Commission

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    Limited water utility jurisdiction; primarily energy focus.

    Municipal Oversight

    Local governments control municipal utility rates.

    Available Funding Programs

    • •Clean Water SRF
    • •Drinking Water SRF
    • •GEFA Loans