SR939: SR939 Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District), a regional body covering 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems in metro Atlanta, on its 25th anniversary. It lists the district's accomplishments over that period, including cutting per capita water use by more than 30 percent since 2000, installing tiered conservation pricing across all member water systems, replacing over 155,000 toilets through rebate programs, and reducing grease-related sewer overflows by more than 70 percent. The resolution also notes the district's education partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, its 2024 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and its role in securing Georgia's water rights. It formally resolves that the Senate recognizes the anniversary and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the district. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.

• 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 efforts, including a more than 30 percent reduction in per capita water consumption since 2000.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the district for distribution.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, impose any requirement, or provide any funding.

The resolution directly names the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, which covers 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems in the metro Atlanta area. It also references the Secretary of the Senate, who must send the district a copy of the resolution.

As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical impact is limited to publicly acknowledging the district's conservation record, which the resolution ties to reduced water use, fewer sewer overflows, and national recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency.

• The resolution recites a series of findings (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) documenting the district's conservation record over 25 years, such as a 28 percent decrease in projected 2050 water demand.
• It notes $18 million in local matching funds supporting $17 million in Section 319(h) federal water quality grants since 2001.
• The resolving clause states that the Senate recognizes the anniversary and commends the district's water conservation and stewardship efforts.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the district.

1. 2026-03-12Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)

• water conservation
• metro Atlanta water planning
• environmental recognition
• Georgia Senate resolutions