Department of Watershed Management
Welcome to the Department of Watershed Management
The Department of Watershed Management is a trusted regional public utility serving 1.2 million customers each day. Core services of the Department include treatment and delivery of safe drinking water, treatment and collection of wastewater and management of stormwater in the City of Atlanta.
Visit the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Website: www.Atlantawatershed.org
Greg Eyerly, Commissioner
Greg Eyerly brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the water and wastewater industry. He began his career as an entry-level operator in training and has advanced through various roles, including operator, utility worker, plant shift supervisor, plant manager, and regional manager. Most recently, he held the position of Director of Houston Water, where he successfully led a team of over 1,700 professionals. In this capacity, he was responsible for delivering comprehensive water and wastewater services, as well as overseeing strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and client relations for a service area that encompasses 5.58 million residents across 18 cities and 83 municipal districts.
Hugh Smith
hughsmith@atlantaga.gov
Assistant Commissioner
Anou Sothsavath
asothsavath@atlantaga.gov
Chief of Staff
To distinguish ourselves as leaders in innovation, service, and value.
• Delivering excellent customer service through a motivated, skilled, and empowered workforce
• Ensuring treatment and delivery of high-quality drinking water as well as collection and reclamation of wastewater to a high standard while implementing innovative solutions for resource recovery
• Sustainable stormwater management, integrated planning and mitigation of the adverse impacts of flooding, while leveraging partnerships to protect, restore and enhance our watersheds
• Building the capacity to be a strong partner in the resilience of our City