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Current Consent Decree Projects

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The Consent Decree Projects page provides an overview of capital improvement projects implemented by the Department of Watershed Management in support of the County’s consent decree obligations.

These projects focus on critical upgrades to the water and sewer system that improve reliability, reduce the risk of overflows, and protect public health and the environment. Through strategic planning and long-term investment, DeKalb County continues to strengthen its infrastructure while advancing compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.

2nd and 3rd Avenue Sewer Improvement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the second and third Avenue sewer improvement project marked with green and red lines with yellow areas marked and a list of four major impacted roads.

Project Objective

The 2nd and 3rd Avenue Sewer Improvement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below. 

Project Start Date: April 21, 2025

Timeframe: 9 months from start to finish

Community Outreach

As part of DeKalb County’s $4.27 billion capital improvement program, the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will be improving the capacity and service of the Watershed systems in DeKalb County. See here:

Residents and business owners impacted by the project have the opportunity to learn about how the project will impact service delivery, traffic, and community schedules.

Bend Creek Sewer Improvement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Bend Creek sewer improvement project marked with a green line with yellow areas marked and a list of five major impacted roads.

Project Objective

The Bend Creek Sewer Improvement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Phase Start Date: August 18, 2025

Timeframe: 12 months from start to finish

Community Outreach

As part of DeKalb County’s $4.27 billion capital improvement program, the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will be improving the capacity and service of the Watershed systems in DeKalb County.

Residents and business owners impacted by the project have the opportunity to learn about how the project will impact service delivery, traffic, and community schedules.

Caladium/Hawthorne Sewer Improvement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Caladium/Hawthorne sewer improvement project marked with green and red lines with yellow areas marked and a list of five major impacted roads.

Project Objective

The Caladium/Hawthorne Sewer Improvement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: February 11, 2025

Timeframe: 8-10 months from start to finish

Project Start Letter

Community Outreach

As part of DeKalb County’s $4.27 billion capital improvement program, the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will be improving the capacity and service of the Watershed systems in DeKalb County.

Residents and business owners impacted by the project have the opportunity to learn about how the project will impact service delivery, traffic, and community schedules. 

Cliff Valley Sewer Improvement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Cliff Valley sewer improvement project marked with a green line.
A DeKalb County map showing the Cliff Valley sewer improvement project marked with green, red, and blue lines with manholes marked with icons.

Project Objective

The Cliff Valley Sewer Replacement Project has been designed to improve the sewer system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: October 13, 2025

Timeframe: October 2027

Community Outreach

DeKalb County Engineering and Construction Management hosted a virtual community meeting for the Cliff Valley Sewer Improvement Project on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM via zoom. The recording can be found below:

As part of DeKalb County’s $4.27 billion capital improvement program, the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will be improving the capacity and service of the Watershed systems in DeKalb County.

Cobb Creek Sewer Improvement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Cobb Creek sewer improvement project marked with a yellow line.

Project Objective

The Cobb Creek Sewer Improvement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in Decatur, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: July 17, 2023

Timeframe: 30 months from start to finish

Community Outreach

As part of DeKalb County’s $2.4 billion capital improvement program, the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will be improving the capacity and service of the Watershed systems in DeKalb County.

Columbia Woods/Toney Drive Sewer Improvement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Columbia/Toney Drive sewer improvement project marked with green and red lines with yellow areas marked and a list of six major impacted roads.

Project Objective

The Columbia Woods/Toney Drive Sewer Improvement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: April 21, 2025

Timeframe: 9 months from start to finish

Community Outreach

As part of DeKalb County’s $4.27 billion capital improvement program, the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will be improving the capacity and service of the Watershed systems in DeKalb County.

Residents and business owners impacted by the project have the opportunity to learn about how the project will impact service delivery, traffic, and community schedules.

Roman Court Sewer Improvement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Roman Court sewer improvement project marked with green and red lines with yellow areas marked and a list of four major impacted roads.

Project Objective

The Roman Court Sewer Improvement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: April 28, 2025

Timeframe: 8-10 months from start to finish

Community Outreach

As part of DeKalb County’s $4.27 billion capital improvement program, the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will be improving the capacity and service of the Watershed systems in DeKalb County.

Residents and business owners impacted by the project have the opportunity to learn about how the project will impact service delivery, traffic, and community schedules.

 

Sowell Estates Sewer Improvement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Sowell Estates sewer improvement project marked with green and pink lines with areas marked a variety of colors.

Project Objective

The Sowell Estates Sewer Improvement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: October 2021

Project Remobilization Date: July 2023

Project End Date: October 2024

Community Outreach

DeKalb County Engineersing and Construction Management hosted  a virtual meeting for the Sowell Estates Sewer Improvement Project. Residents and business owners impacted by the project had the opportunity to learn about how the project will impact service delivery, traffic, and community schedules.

Efforts to improve sewer service throughout DeKalb County continues on Monday, October 25, with the launch of the Sowell Estates Sewer Replacement Project. The Sowell Estates Sewer Replacement Project will include installation of new, larger sewer lines. Contractors have begun assessing and preparing the impacted areas.

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