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Current Water Projects

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The Water Projects page provides an overview of capital improvement initiatives led by the Department of Watershed Management to maintain and enhance DeKalb County’s drinking water system.

These projects focus on improving treatment, storage, and distribution infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable water service for residents and businesses. Through the Capital Improvement Program, DeKalb County continues to invest in sustainable solutions that support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term community needs.

Clifton Church Water Main Replacement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Clifton Church water main replacement marks impacted roads with a yellow line and blue lines marking the pipe installation.

Project Objective

The Clifton Church Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: Oct. 13, 2025

Timeframe: July 2026

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.

DeKalb County Engineering and Construction Management hosted a virtual community meeting for the Clifton Church Water Main Replacement Project on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

College Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Avondale main replacement project marked with a green, red, and blue lines with fire hydrants and valve locations marked with icons as well as existing transmission mains marked with dotted lines.

Project Objective

The College Avenue Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: June 9, 2025

Timeframe: 6 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.

Dunwoody Knoll Water Main Replacement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Dunwoody Knoll water main replacement marked with a red, yellow, and green lines with fire hydrants and manholes marked with icons.

Project Objective

The Dunwoody Knoll Water Main Replacement 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 6, 2025

Timeframe: 12 months

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.

Glendale Phase III Water Replacement Project
Map of the Glendale Water Main Replacement Project, highlighting impacted roads in blue. Includes streets like Midway Rd and Santa Monica Dr.

Project Objective

The Glendale Phase III Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: December 2025

Project End Date: December 2026

Community Meeting

DeKalb County Engineering and Construction Management hosted a virtual community meeting for the Glendale Phase III Water Main Replacement Project on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Press Release & Social Media

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:

Grant Drive Water Main Replacement
Map of Grant Drive Water Main Replacement Project showing streets with blue lines for pipe installation and yellow lines for impacted roads.

Project Objective

The Grant Drive Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below. 

Project Start Date: Feb 2 2026

Project End Date: Aug 2026

Community Meeting

DeKalb County Engineering and Construction Management hosted a virtual community meeting for the Grant Drive Water Main Replacement Project on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Press Releases & Social Media

Harrington Drive Water Main Replacement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Harrington water main replacement marked with a red line and fire hydrants and manholes marked with icons.

Project Objective

The Harrington Drive Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: May 2025

Timeframe: 12 months from start to finish

Community Outreach

As part of DeKalb County’s $4.7 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.

Misty Valley Water Main Replacement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Miss Valley water main replacement project with impacted streets marked with a red line along with parcels marked with a clear box, land lots marked with a dotted box, and districts marked with a red box.

Project Objective

The Misty Valley Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: May 2025

Timeframe: 7 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.

DeKalb County Engineering and Construction Management hosted a virtual meeting for the Misty Valley Water Main Replacement 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.

Panola Road Water Main Replacement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Panola Road water main replacement project Phase one marked with a blue line with a yellow line marking impacted roads.

 

Project Objective

The Panola Road Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Phase I Start Date: Oct. 13, 2025

Phase II Start Date: Jan. 5, 2026

Phase I End Date: Sept. 2026

Phase II End Date: Oct. 2026

  1. Start Letter
  2. 2nd Meeting Letter 
  3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  4. Project Update: Oct. 31, 2025
  5. Project Update: Nov. 6, 2025
  6. Project Update: Nov. 21, 2025
A DeKalb County map showing the Panola Road water main replacement project Phase two marked with a blue line with a yellow line marking impacted roads.

 

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.

DeKalb County Engineering and Construction Management hosted a virtual community meeting for the Panola Road Water Main Replacement Project on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.via Zoom.

Peachtree Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the Peachtree Boulevard water transmission main replacement project marked with a blue line with highlighted adjacent street names.

Project Objective

The Peachtree Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in Chamblee, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: July 7, 2025

Timeframe: January 2028

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.

DeKalb County Engineering and Construction Management hosted an in-person meeting for the Peachtree Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement Project on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.at Chamblee City Hall, 3518 Broad Street.

Rosewood Road Water Main Replacement Project
Map displaying a planned water main upgrade with red lines indicating new installations. Blue circles mark connection points. Streets are labeled.

Project Objective

The Rosewood Road Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in Decatur, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below. 

Project Start Date: April 2025

Timeframe: 12 months from start to finish

Community Meeting

As part of DeKalb County’s $2.47 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:

Press Release & Social Media

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. See below:

San Gabriel Water Main Replacement Project
A DeKalb County map showing the San Gabriel water replacement project with color-coded pipe diameters in red, green, and yellow, proposed fire hydrant and valve locations marked with icons, and three construction phases labeled with total linear feet.

Project Objective

The San Gabriel Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County, Georgia. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below.

Project Start Date: Oct. 9, 2025

Timeframe: 14 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.

West College Water Main Replacement Project
Map showing the West College Water Main Replacement Project. Key streets and pipe installation areas are highlighted. Includes a legend and directional arrow.

Project Objective

The West College Water Main Replacement Project has been designed to improve the watershed system in DeKalb County. Impacted Stakeholders can learn about the project below. 

Project Start Date: Feb. 2, 2026

Timeframe: 10 months from start to finish

Community Meeting

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:

Press Release & Social Media

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. See below:

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