Public-supply water use in Georgia fluctuates seasonally, with larger withdrawals in summer when outdoor water use is greater (Fanning, 1993).

Water withdrawn for public supply in Atlanta, 1994-96. [Includes withdrawals by the Atlanta, Atlanta-Fulton County, Cobb-Marietta, DeKalb County, East Point, Clayton County, and Gwinnett County Water Systems. Data collected by the Georgia Water Use Program from the Water Resources Management Branch, Environmental Protection Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, from the Atlanta Regional Commission, and from the water systems.]

Public-supply water use is also more variable in summer (Fanning, 1993). Summer water use in Atlanta appears to be affected by both temperature and rainfall (Scott Turner, Atlanta Regional Commission, personal communication).

Water withdrawn for public supply in Atlanta, 1994-96. [Includes withdrawals by the Atlanta, Atlanta-Fulton County, Cobb-Marietta, DeKalb County, East Point, Clayton County, and Gwinnett County Water Systems. Data collected by the Georgia Water Use Program from the Water Resources Management Branch, Environmental Protection Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, from the Atlanta Regional Commission, and from the water systems.]

Water withdrawn for public supply in Atlanta, June, July, and August, 1994-96. [Includes withdrawals by the Atlanta, Atlanta-Fulton County, Cobb-Marietta, DeKalb County, East Point, Clayton County, and Gwinnett County Water Systems. Data collected by the Georgia Water Use Program from the Water Resources Management Branch, Environmental Protection Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, from the Atlanta Regional Commission, and from the water systems.]

Where does Atlanta get its water?

Reference cited: Fanning, J.L., 1993, "Influence of climate on public-supply system water use in Georgia" in Hatcher, K.J., ed., Proceedings of the 1993 Georgia Water Resources Conference: University of Georgia, p. 172-175.

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