Atlanta Moving Forward with Stormwater Program

In March, more than 70 percent of Atlanta voters approved the reauthorization of the Municipal Option Sales Tax (MOST) to ensure the continued operation and efficiency of the city’s water and sewer infrastructure. Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management (DWM) recently announced plans to move forward with eight shovel-ready projects to jump start the stormwater repair and rehabilitation program.

This year, up to 10 percent, or $12.5 million, of MOST revenue annually will fund stormwater projects, allowing for improved water quality, better flood management, the creation of public amenities and compliance with clean water laws.