Vine City Residents and City Officials Celebrate
Grand Opening of Rodney Cook Sr. Park
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Commissioner John Dargle Jr., Rodney Cook Jr., along with several other dignitaries, recently celebrated the opening of Rodney Cook Sr. Park with a ribbon-cutting celebration. The Department of Watershed Management partnered with the Department of Parks and Recreation and The Trust for Public Land to build a state-of-the art park that alleviates stormwater flooding issues by strategically developing sustainable solutions and implementing green infrastructure amenities in the Historic Vine City.
The $45 million park sits on a 16-acre oasis along Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, and includes a playground, basketball court, pavilions, water features, and a statue honoring the legendary life of Congressman John Lewis. The park also includes a bioretention pond and eco-inspired green infrastructure such as stormwater planters that line the streetscape and capture runoff, rain gardens that saturate and filter water from stormwater pipes, and native plants and wetlands near the pond that enhance water quality. These unique attributes of the neighborhood park’s design are programmed to prevent flooding, filter stormwater and enhance overall wellbeing.
“When we began construction on this project four years ago, we knew it was going to be a breathtaking attraction for the community, while also incorporating green infrastructure,” said Department of Watershed Management Commissioner Mikita Browning. “The rain gardens will filter storm flow, stormwater planters will capture runoff from neighboring streets, and the wetlands native plantings surround the wet pond to enhance water quality. This was a great collaboration with the Trust for Public Land, and the Department of Parks and Recreation.”
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July is Smart Irrigation Month |
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Smart Irrigation Month is celebrated in July as an ode to the technology that helps to save water worldwide. Smart irrigation is a system that controls and schedules irrigation times after monitoring the weather and soil conditions. To learn more about the importance smart irrigation has in global food production and sustaining landscapes, click here.
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Need an Irrigation Meter?
Now is the time to purchase an Irrigation Meter for your fall lawn watering or plantings. For complete details on how to purchase an irrigation meter, visit https://www.atlantawatershed.org/meter-purchases/, or email the DWM Meter Applications Office at DWMMapps@Atlantaga.gov.
You must allow 15-weeks for the installation of your meter.
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DWM is Here to Serve our Customers
with budget-saving programs
The Department of Watershed Management does not take our customers for granted. DWM continues to offer program assistance to customers and especially those that may be experiencing financial hardship.
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Bill Pay Assistance - The City offers financial assistance to low to moderate-income ratepayers who have difficulty paying water and sewer bills.
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Plumbing Repair Assistance - DWM distributes grant funding to non-profit organizations to provide plumbing repairs and replace high flow fixtures at no cost to the customer. To learn more about the Care and Conserve Program, visit: atlantawatershed.org/care-and-conserve
Senior Discount
Toilet Rebate Program
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The 2020 DWM Water Quality Report is Now Available |
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The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) is pleased to present the 2020 Water Quality Report (WQR), which provides information about Atlanta’s drinking water system. Data collected and analyzed by the DWM Office of Watershed Protection confirms that the City’s drinking water continues to meet or exceed standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. We thank you for your support in our mission to provide clean, safe drinking water to all of our customers.
To read and download the 2020 DWM Water Quality Report,
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Stay Safe Outside!
Hydrate and Avoid Heat Stroke
Exposure to heat can cause illness and even death. The most serious heat illness is heat stroke. Other heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash should also be avoided. There are precautions you can take any time temperatures are high:
- While outside this summer, drink as much water as possible. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises one pint of water per hour during the day’s warmest times.
- Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing. Excess layers or articles that fit too tightly prevent proper blood cooling. Also, light colored clothing will absorb less heat than darker pieces.
- Avoid strenuous activity in the warmest weather and identify shaded areas and cool spots for when you feel overheated.
Avoiding heat stroke begins with conditioning your body for hot temperatures. Hydration is key to proper sweat and cool down, so fill up before, during, and after you go out. Download the OSHA fact sheet at bit.ly/ OSHAHeatStress for more information.
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Gardening in Atlanta
Download the brochure by clicking on the image
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Stay in the Know,
Even on the Go!
Get emergency notifications on any mobile device and choose the alerts you want to receive. From water utility notifications to public safety to road closures and severe weather, the alerts will be right at your fingertips. Sign up for NotifyATL at http://bit.ly/Notify-ATL, or text NotifyATL to 888777.
You can also receive DWM emergency notifications by subscribing to our News Splash External Newsletter, which also provides information on the latest department news and initiatives at https://conta.cc/3jOKdCc.
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Help Keep Our Catch Basins Clean Through the
Adopt-A-Drain Program
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The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management’s Adopt-A-Drain program helps improve the quality of stormwater within the city’s watersheds, as well as keep the City informed about infrastructure maintenance needs.
The Adopt-A-Drain program encourages volunteers to adopt a storm drain in or near their neighborhoods, commit to cleaning the drain of leaves and other debris and then monitor the condition of that drain for the duration of the adoption.
Volunteers will receive training and a storm drain cleaning supply kit. For more information or to sign up, please call 404-546-1411 or send an email to tlawson@atlantaga.gov.
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City of Atlanta Water and Sewer Appeals Board |
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If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your billing dispute or adjustment request, an appeal to the City of Atlanta Water and Sewer Appeals Board may be requested per City Ordinance Section 154-29 within seven days of the Department of Watershed Management’s dispute resolution decision. The Water and Sewer Appeals Board is a group of citizens appointed by the Atlanta City Council to conduct hearings to review the dispute. You have a right to an appeal only after your bill has gone through the formal dispute process and a decision has been rendered. Visit https://www.atlantawatershed.org/appeals/.
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Does DWM Have Your Correct Contact Information? |
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Do you have a new email address or phone number? Do you want to receive DWM emergency notifications by phone, email or both?
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is doing what matters. We want to be able to reach you with information you need to know.
Please click here to ensure that we have your correct contact information for our database and let us know your communication preferences.
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News Splash E-Newsletter
Stay up-to-date on the latest programs and services offered by Watershed
Management! Subscribe to the News Splash e-newsletter today at
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