Metro Water District

💧 The latest issue of Water Works is here! Our quarterly newsletter is full of seasonal tips, helpful reminders, and simple ways to help save water and protect our region’s water resources year-round. Dive in now: conta.cc/4bmDBqd

Need help keeping kids busy over Spring Break? Our Virtual Learning Journey is an interactive tour of all things "water" in Georgia, including recreation, history and infrastructure, careers, natural events and more! Check it out here: bit.ly/3T5lrk5

GA WARN will be hosting a Statewide Training on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the GAWP Headquarters in Marietta. Those involved in emergency response, operations, or coordination efforts to this free, in-person training. bit.ly/4m2j5QN

Volunteers Needed! Please bring buckets, watering cans, and your best team spirit to help refill our lakes this weekend. ...APRIL FOOLS! But, seriously... Fixing leaks, watering wisely, and only watering when needed, all help protect our region’s water supplies.

High schoolers! Time for our 14th annual Metro Water District High School Video Contest. Explore water issues + create a 30-60 second video PSA announcement focused on the topic: “What Makes Stormwater a Resource?” 💧 Deadline May 8, 2026. 💧 Details: bit.ly/3JqCicc

#ATLDWM is hosting our 2026 Citizen Academy, a free 3-session program designed to educate and empower our community on water sources, treatment, and conservation! Academy Dates: April 22 - 24, 6 PM to 7 PM Fishing Derby: April 25, 6 AM to 12 PM 🔗: bit.ly/42hrqYL

For March, we're featuring one of the beautiful Honorable Mention photos submitted in last year's Calendar Contest: “Owlet Overlook” by Janet Newton, taken at Clyde Shepard Nature Preserve in DeKalb County. @ItsInDeKalbGA #NorthGaWater

🌍💧 It's World Water Day: Water connects us all—from the rivers and streams in our backyard to communities around the world. Whether it’s fixing a leak, using water wisely, or supporting efforts that protect our watersheds, every drop truly matters.

Take action this Fix A Leak Week! Water leaks can waste over 10,000 gallons a year in the average home. Swipe to see all the Outdoor tips to finding water waste outside your home or business. Get more tips for repairs and saving water at mydropcounts.org.

Join us TOMORROW to run, walk, or cheer on your favorite participants in the 14th Annual Water Drop Dash 5K & Fun Run at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell! Come for the race & stay for the family water festival in celebration of Fix a Leak Week. bit.ly/3RYxcbj

Take action this Fix A Leak Week! Water leaks can waste over 10,000 gallons a year in the average home. Swipe to see all the Indoor tips to finding water waste inside your home or business. Get more tips for repairs and saving water at mydropcounts.org.

This week is Fix a Leak Week — and race week for the Water Drop Dash! 🏃‍♂️ Every year, household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide. Fixing leaks is an easy way to make an immediate impact. Join us Saturday and help spread the message. northgeorgiawater.org/water-drop-das…

This interesting honorable mentions in our calendar contest - “Graywater in Blue” by Nicolette Dunn - was taken at a car wash in Douglasville, GA, offering a great reminder that commercial car washes save water and recycle water - protecting our waterways from chemical runoff.

Flow Fact: Planning for dry days happens long before a drought. Water resource planners model future demand, protect reservoir levels, and coordinate across utilities & local governments to prepare for extended dry periods - working years ahead to prepare. northgeorgiawater.org

At the March Meeting, Board members and District staff heard a presentation from the State Climatologist, Bill Murphey, on the status of drought conditions across the state. The discussion highlighted current trends and helps inform efforts to support long-term water supply.

Happy World Plumbing Day! Most of us call a plumber when something isn’t working, but many plumbing issues can be prevented. Prevent clogs, fix leaks quickly, and keep fats, oils, grease, and wipes out of drains to protect your plumbing and the larger water systems.

Flood Awareness Week: Heavy rain, clogged drains, and rising creeks can all pose serious risks. Take time this week to understand your flood risk and be prepared. Explore the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Georgia DFIRM Mapping Tool: 🔗 bit.ly/4cmiZkj

Featured River Basin: The Oostanaula River in NW GA drains a watershed of more than 2.1K sq miles, flowing from the Blue Ridge Mtns through areas like Calhoun and Rome before forming the Coosa River—connecting to a much larger interstate river system. bit.ly/4iQyvW1

Our March feature photo and overall 2026 calendar contest winner is “Frogger” by Stephen H. Weiss, taken at the @AtlBotanical. "Every living thing on Earth needs water. We share our water with all the plants and animals in the world, and every living thing needs water."