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New Watershed commissioner outlines five‑point plan for Atlanta water security
Summary
Greg Eirely, the newly introduced commissioner for the Department of Watershed Management, told the City Utilities Committee he plans five initiatives—operational excellence, infrastructure investment and AI integration, stormwater/storm resiliency, alternative water supplies and increased transparency—to strengthen Atlanta’s water security.
The City Utilities Committee on April 29 met the city’s new Watershed commissioner, Greg Eirely, who laid out a five‑point agenda that he said will guide the Department of Watershed Management over the coming years.
Eirely described his experience rising through utility ranks — from entry‑level wastewater operator to utility director in multiple cities — and cited prior work recovering utilities after major floods and leading large capital programs. He listed five priorities for Atlanta: - Operational excellence: retain and recruit staff, fill open positions,…
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