JANUARY 2019
Discounts & Incentive Programs Offered By DWM
Several discount and incentive programs are available for customers. Check out what we have to offer below!

TOILET REBATE PROGRAM - Customers can receive $100 credits on water bills with the purchase and installation of EPA WaterSense designated 1.28 gallon-per-flush toilets. Eligible customers must own or rent a single-family home built before 1993, be current on water and sewer payments to the City of Atlanta and have the receipt from the purchase. There is a limit of two toilet rebates per household. To apply, visit www.northgeorgiawater.org .  

SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT - Account holders over age 65 and earning $25,000 or less annually are eligible for Watershed Management’s Senior Citizen Discount Program. Seniors who qualify receive a 30 percent monthly discount. To obtain an application, please call 404-546-0311.
 
CARE & CONSERVE - Care & Conserve is designed to offer financial assistance to ratepayers who are having difficulty paying their water and sewer bills. The program provides assistance and water conservation counseling to approximately 500 homes annually at no cost to low income water customers in the City of Atlanta. Assistance can only be granted once within a two-year period, and eligibility is determined primarily by income and household size. For more information on the Care & Conserve program, call 404-546-3620.
Fulton County Sewer Rates Increase
Beginning January 1, 2019, there will be a five percent (5%) sewer rate increase for Fulton County residents. This rate increase was proposed and approved by Fulton County. This rate increase will be reflected on Fulton County resident’s that are calculated after 1/1/2019. Below are how the rates will increase:
Freezing Weather Can Cause Broken Water Mains
As the weather turns cold, water main breaks become more common. This is due to the expansion and contraction of the pipe material. If you observe water running from streets or sidewalks, please call 311.
 

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Protect Your Pipes
Campaign
Take the necessary precautions during freezing temperatures to protect your pipes. Insulating pipes and disconnecting water hoses can help prevent your pipes from bursting which can save you money from costly repairs.

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Green Infrastructure Workforce Development
The Atlanta Culture-Resilience-Environment-Workforce (CREW) program, operated by Southface ( www.southface.org ), is recruiting City of Atlanta residents to apply to receive FREE training in green infrastructure installation and operations and maintenance. Green infrastructure is an approach to stormwater management that protects, restores or mimics the natural water cycle to reduce flooding and water damage. Participants in the CREW program will receive classroom instruction, as well as hands-on field training. Job fairs and interviews with employers will be scheduled for job placement. For more information, please email atlantacrew@southface.org .

January’s Fire and Life Safety Messages
According to a recent survey conducted by the safety science organization UL, nearly 60 percent of people sleep with their bedroom door open. That simple choice could mean life or death in the event of a house fire, as a closed door can slow the spread of flames, reduce toxic smoke, improve oxygen levels and decrease temperatures.

Close your Door: A door is one of the best pieces of firefighting equipment.
It can:
  • Reduces fire growth and spread.
  • Limit damage to your home/building.
  • Save lives.
 
Remember:
  • Close the bedroom door when sleeping.
  • Close doors behind you when escaping a room or building that is on fire.
  • Keep fire doors closed. Never wedge, disable, or prop open fire doors.

Join our Team: 1-844-ATL-Fire
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