Water is the very element of life and necessary for all communities to grow and prosper. Protecting this natural resource for current and future generations both here and downstream means making conservation practices everyday habits for all of us. Gwinnett County prides itself on being a leader in these efforts through a variety of programs and the high level of treatment at its water reclamation facilities.  Gwinnett is proud to say that we are a WaterFirst Community.  Gwinnett County was among the first when it became a WaterFirst Community in 2003. Since the 2003 designation, Gwinnett obtained renewal status in 2009 maintaining its distinguished WaterFirst Community status.  Gwinnett is also partners with the EPA Water Sense Program and the EPD WaterSmart Program.

Specific information is summarized in the list of topics below. For more information about water efficiency and conservation, please 678.376.6737 or email dwrconserve@gwinnettcounty.com.

Gwinnett County is doing its part to help preserve our natural water resources. From an extensive public education and outreach effort to an award winning Reclaimed Water Program, Gwinnett is making significant strides to obtaining a sustainable future. To see the current status of our Water Conservation Program click on the link below.

Status Report (PDF)

Thanks to a measure approved by the Gwinnett Board of Commissioners, Gwinnett water customers can get rebates of either $50 or $100 for replacing the toilet/toilets in their single family residential home, depending on whether the replacement toilet is 1.6 gallons per flush or 1.28 gallons per flush.

Only single family residential homes built before 1993 are eligible for the rebate for a maximum of two toilets per household. Also, only toilets purchased after September 28, 2007, are eligible for the rebate. The rebate is a lump sum amount as stipulated above and excludes the Georgia sales tax, additional installation parts, or labor costs.
Details of the program and applications can be found on the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District website, www.northgeorgiawater.com. Customers may also request an application by calling 404.463.8645 or e-mail at toiletrebate@northgeorgiawater.org.

Funds for this program are limited, but the County's intention is to set aside funds for the rebate program each year. Rebates will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers who do not receive rebates this year are encouraged to reapply next year provided funds are available.

Gwinnett County believes that residents can save thousands of gallons of water annually through leak detection and retrofitting their homes with high-efficiency fixtures. For more information on free retrofit and leak detection kits click Residential Conservation.