--- title: SR 939. Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr939 cite_as: SR 939, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr939 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr939.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr939/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74013 date: 2026-03-12 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr938.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr940.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr939.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 939 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-12 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Jason Anavitarte - Lee Anderson - Timothy Bearden - Russ Goodman - Billy Hickman - Clint Dixon text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR939/2025 upstream_id: 2132151 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - water conservation - metro Atlanta water planning - legislative resolution - environmental stewardship --- # SR 939. Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 939 By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Anderson of the 24th, Bearden of the 30th, Goodman of the 8th, Hickman of the 4th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) have worked diligently over the past 25 years to establish metropolitan Atlanta as one of the most water-efficient regions in the nation; and WHEREAS, water users within the Metro Water District have successfully reduced their per capita water consumption by more than 30 percent since 2000; and WHEREAS, 25 years ago, tiered water conservation pricing was a rare concept, yet today every water system within the Metro Water District has implemented tiered rates to incentivize efficiency; and WHEREAS, from 2008 to 2025, the District's toilet replacement rebate programs have facilitated the installation of over 155,000 high-efficiency fixtures; and WHEREAS, these comprehensive conservation efforts have contributed to a 28 percent decrease in 2050 water demand projections; and WHEREAS, more than 300 stakeholders actively participate in the Metro Water District's Board meetings, Technical Coordinating Committees, and Basin Advisory Councils annually; and WHEREAS, local governments and partner organizations have provided over $18 million in local matching funds since 2001 to support $17 million in Section 319(h) water quality grants, directly improving watershed health for all Georgia citizens; and WHEREAS, grease-related sewer overflows have decreased by over 70 percent across the region due in part to the Metro Water District's education and asset management initiatives; and WHEREAS, in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, the Metro Water District has reached more than 100,000 K-8 students statewide with curriculum-aligned water education, fostering a culture of water stewardship for future generations; and WHEREAS, the Metro Water District was nationally recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with the 2024 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award for Outreach and Education; and WHEREAS, the Metro Water District's implementation of a required and enforced water resources management plan serves as a national model for regional coordination; and WHEREAS, the District's measurable success in conservation and efficiency has significantly strengthened the State of Georgia's position in securing and defending its long-term water rights and resources; and WHEREAS, the Metro Water District is uniquely poised to lead the region through future growth by addressing the challenges of aging infrastructure and proactively mitigating impacts to water quality and environmental resilience; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the accomplishments of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE the members of this body recognize the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District and commend its steadfast commitment to water conservation and the responsible stewardship of Georgia's water resources. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, commending its work on water conservation across the metro Atlanta region. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It marks 25 years since the creation of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, which coordinates water planning across 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems in the Atlanta area. The resolution lists the district's accomplishments, including a more than 30 percent drop in per capita water use since 2000, widespread adoption of tiered water pricing, over 155,000 high-efficiency toilet installations since 2008, and a national EPA award in 2024. The Senate formally commends the district's conservation efforts and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the district for distribution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District on behalf of the Georgia Senate. - Commends the district for its water conservation record, including a more than 30 percent reduction in per capita water use since 2000. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the district. - Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as a resolution of this kind does not amend Georgia law. ### Who it affects The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, which covers 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems in the Atlanta metro area, along with local governments, water utilities, and residents within that district who rely on its conservation and water management programs. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or funding effect, so daily operations of water systems or local governments do not change. Its practical impact is symbolic: an official Senate record honoring a regional water planning body's conservation history and encouraging continued attention to water stewardship in metro Atlanta. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses recite the district's history and achievements, including a 28 percent decrease in projected 2050 water demand and $17 million in Section 319(h) water quality grants since 2001. - The first resolving clause has the Senate formally recognize the district's 25th anniversary and commend its conservation record. - The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the district. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-12) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-12) - Sponsors: Jason Anavitarte, Lee Anderson, Timothy Bearden, Russ Goodman, Billy Hickman, Clint Dixon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74013 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr939.md?full=1