Drought Resources

Metropolitan Atlanta depends on Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona for almost 75% of its water supply, either directly from the lakes or by releases to the rivers. 2007 was one of Georgia's driest years and the region experienced decreasing lake levels, extreme rainfall deficits and record low stream flows.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared a level four drought for all counties in the Metro Water District. A total ban on outdoor water use is still in effect.

Materials on this page will help citizens understand the requirements and ways to cope with the drought.

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Total Outdoor Water Ban - A Survival Guide(PDF)
• Current Drought Map and Drought Monitoring Information
• Status of Lake Lanier and other lakes on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River System
• Status of Lake Allatoona and other lakes on the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River System

More information about the drought is available from the State of Georgia at http://www.georgiadrought.org/ and www.gaepd.org/Documents/outdoorwater.html.

Water Conservation Resources

The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District has several publications that provide advice on conserving water both inside and outside the home:

For more water conservation tips, visit:

• Water Use It Wisely
• Conserve Water Georgia