DeKalb County residents can confidently drink their tap water, as the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) releases the 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report—affirming its ongoing dedication to exceeding both state and federal standards. A closer look at the report reveals that the DWM has gone beyond basic compliance, systematically maintaining exceptional water quality for the county’s more than 760,000 residents.
Maintaining these standards requires a rigorous testing program. According to DeKalb County, each month, more than 250 water samples are collected and analyzed from various points throughout the distribution system. In addition, the DWM conducts 45 production control tests every day, year-round, to monitor water quality in real time. This systematic approach helps ensure that DeKalb County’s water supply meets established safety and quality benchmarks.
The 2025 report, which details the water quality testing performed throughout the previous year, is now readily accessible. Interested parties can find this document online. Information from the 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report was posted on the DWM’s website at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/DWM-CCR and shared across platforms inclusive of community forums and social media networks like Nextdoor, Facebook, and X.
Amid growing environmental concerns, the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management continues to operate in accordance with, and often beyond, established regulatory standards. The department emphasizes transparency and consistent monitoring in its operations. The data presented in the report aligns with the water quality observed at the consumer level, indicating that the water delivered to residents meets the documented standards.
