Gainesville Water Resources

06/17/2026

If only it were that simple 😥

From a hydrology standpoint, metro Atlanta entered May like a football team down by four touchdowns. Over the previous 12 months, the region only received 35.5 inches of rain –...

06/10/2026

World of Water is today!

06/01/2026

𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 2025 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦'𝘴 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (May 29, 2026) — The Gainesville Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its 2025 Water Quality Report, which contains results from 2025 calendar year testing of the City of Gainesville, Georgia's drinking water system.

In 2025, Gainesville Water Resources served 208,906 users on 62,336 accounts across 400 square miles, who consumed on average nearly 23 million gallons of water daily. After 25,000-plus annual water tests analyzing 100-plus substances, the report again confirms the water is safe to drink and meets or surpasses all state and federal standards.

It should be noted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted new rules allowing water providers to distribute the annual reports electronically. Customers received a bill insert with their May billing statement notifying them of the report's availability on the City website, gainesville.org. The insert advises customers if they wish to have a paper copy of the report mailed to them, they can call the number below.

Hard copies of the annual report (https://www.gainesville.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=866) are available at the following City offices:
💧 City Manager's Office: 300 Henry Ward Way, Suite 303, Gainesville (inside the Gainesville Administration Building)
💧 DWR: drive-thru window at 757 Queen City Parkway, Gainesville
💧 DWR Environmental Services Office: 2641 Old Flowery Branch Road, Gainesville

For more information, call the Environmental Services Office at 770-532-7462.

05/29/2026

DROUGHT PERSISTS

Lake Lanier- Gainesville Water Resources drinking water source- is still significantly low. Georgia's Environmental Protection Agency's drought declaration for the state is not due to just the lack of rain, but is just one of many conditions considered for the call.

Much of Northeast Georgia remains under extreme drought conditions, but recent rainfall has improved conditions for some parts of the area. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, several counties in Northeast Georgia, including Stephens, Hart and Franklin counties, are experiencing “severe drought...

05/19/2026

💙 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 💙

This year's winning hydrant designs are officially transferred to our actual hydrants around town! Hydrant hunt, anyone? 🤠 Congratulations to our winners and a thank you to everyone who participated and all the teachers who helped make this happen! 🫶

05/08/2026

🥁𝐀 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞🥁

In celebration of National Drinking Water Week, we are proud to present the last of our 3 winners of this year's Elementary Hydrant Design contest!

Congratulations to Benjamin O., 3rd grade from Mundy Mill Academy! Benjamin's hydrant design will be brought to life by Celestial Studios directly in front of the horseshoe at Gainesville High School. Well done, Benjamin 👏Thank you to all of the students who submitted their amazing artwork this year and for celebrating Drinking Water Week as we raise awareness through art!

05/06/2026

🥁𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞🥁

In celebration of National Drinking Water Week, we are proud to present another of our 3 winners of this year's Elementary Hydrant Design contest!

Congratulations to Abraham R. A., 5th grade from Fair Street School! Abraham's hydrant design will be brought to life by Celestial Studios on the historic Brenau University campus at the intersection of Washington and Prior. Well done, Abraham 👏Stay tuned this week for one last reveal featuring our final winner!

05/05/2026

🥁𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞🥁

In celebration of National Drinking Water Week, we are proud to present the first of 3 winners of this year's Elementary Hydrant Design contest!

Congratulations to Kate M., 4th grade from World Language Academy Elementary School! Kate's hydrant design will be brought to life by Celestial Studios in the beautiful Veterans Park on Gainesville's Rock Creek Greenway in Downtown Gainesville. Well done, Kate 👏Stay tuned this week for the reveal of our other two winners!

05/04/2026

Today we celebrate Water Professionals Day and the incredible team behind Gainesville Water Resources 💧

From our plant operators and maintenance crews to our customer service and billing team, lab personnel, water quality monitors, engineers, and so many more — your dedication keeps our community safe and thriving every single day, no matter the hour, weather, or holiday.

Clean, reliable drinking water doesn’t happen by accident — it happens because of YOU.

We see you. THANK YOU for your hard work, expertise, and commitment to excellence. We appreciate you today and every day! 🙌