Atlanta's water is supplied primarily from surface water. The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with local, State, and other Federal agencies, monitors streamflow and ground-water levels in the Atlanta area. Click on a site number to view a hydrograph and other information about that monitoring site.

How much water is being used in Atlanta?

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Geologic setting of Atlanta -- Piedmont physiographic province

Water-resources information for the Lake Lanier area, upstream of the Atlanta area

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