12 | City of Atlanta
rates and that City of Atlanta residents are
responding enthusiastically to the Cartlanta
program,” says Mayor Kasim Reed. “As we
encourage our residents to recycle, we are
leading by example and requiring City per-
sonnel to do the same. Collectively we’ve
made vast improvements, and we hope the
entire city -residents, businesses and city em-
ployees - will support our vision to make At-
lanta a top-tier city for sustainability.”
As part of a region-wide water efficiency
campaign, “My Drop Counts”, the City has
taken its commitment to water conservation
a step further through various policies and
programs. Atlanta became one of the coun-
try’s first cities to successfully pass legislation
to allow residential rainwater harvesting for
potable use. Homeowners as well as busi-
nesses are utilizing rain barrels throughout
the city, from 50 gallon rain barrels as well
as larger residential and commercial scale
systems, reducing the demand for municipal
water for gardening and landscaping. Water
conservation workshops have also been con-
ducted by City personnel where attendees
are provided with a free water conservation
kit that includes a low flow shower head, aer-
ators, and various educational materials.
Atlanta is additionally participating in
the Wyland Foundation’s National Mayor’s
Stakeholder Engagement
at Atlanta City Hall
