Water Studies

Georgia Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Rate Surveys

GEFA and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government conduct water, wastewater, and stormwater rate surveys. The surveys provide public officials and utility professionals with an accurate portrait of rates statewide.

Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Rates Dashboards

Georgia Stormwater Fee 2025 Report  (PDF, 1.86 MB)

Water Planning Regions Water Supply Redundancy Studies 

Biosolids Assessment and Prepared Study

GEFA completed a study to evaluate the challenges and opportunities related to biosolids management in Georgia and to provide recommendations regarding strategies and funding for biosolids management going forward.

View the complete study  (PDF, 10.33 MB)

Water System Interconnection, Redundancy, and Reliability Act

GEFA, as directed by the Water System Interconnection, Redundancy, and Reliability Act, completed an engineering study and developed a Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District emergency plan that examines the ability of qualified water systems to accept or share water with adjacent providers during emergencies.

Access a summary of the study  (PDF, 3.07 MB)

View the complete study  (PDF, 3.15 MB)

View the 2018 study update  (PDF, 413.79 KB)

Inventory and Survey of Reservoir Sites Study

GEFA completed an inventory and survey of feasible sites for water supply reservoirs in the state, per the 2008 Georgia Water Supply Act.

View the complete study  (PDF, 17.81 MB)