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GA SR939

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Anavitarte

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, which encompasses 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems in metropolitan Atlanta

  • Per capita water consumption within the district has decreased by more than 30 percent since 2000, and 2050 water demand projections have been reduced by 28 percent

  • Toilet replacement rebate programs facilitated installation of over 155,000 high-efficiency fixtures from 2008 to 2025, and grease-related sewer overflows decreased by over 70 percent regionwide

  • Local governments and partners have provided over $18 million in matching funds since 2001 to support $17 million in Section 319(h) water quality grants

  • The district received the 2024 EPA WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award for Outreach and Education and has reached more than 100,000 K-8 students with water education through Georgia Public Broadcasting

Legislative Description

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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