Johns Creek
Johns Creek, GA water profile — supply sources, drought status, wastewater reuse, and the key water issues facing the city.
With about 83,335 residents, Johns Creek ranks as the 8th-largest city in Georgia and a small but growing city. Water in Johns Creek is sourced chiefly from Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, and Floridan aquifer, the backbone of Georgia's supply.
The defining water pressure here mirrors the state's: drought. Decades of 'water wars' litigation with Alabama and Florida over the Chattahoochee shape metro Atlanta's supply planning.
Statewide, Georgia recycles about 11% of its wastewater with developing reuse programs. Locally, Johns Creek faces severe to extreme drought conditions.
The Georgia state profile covers the regional supply outlook; the issues below detail what's driving Johns Creek's water future.
At a glance
- Population ~83,335 (8th-largest in Georgia)
- Primary sources: Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, and Floridan aquifer
- Drought: severe to extreme conditions
- State reuse rate: ~11% of wastewater
Statewide drought history
% of Georgia in severe+ drought (Extreme (D3) now).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor
Common questions
Is tap water safe in Johns Creek?
Johns Creek is served by community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Statewide, 9.9% of Georgia's systems have a recent health-based violation. Check your provider's annual Consumer Confidence Report for local results.
Where does Johns Creek get its water?
Johns Creek draws from the same regional sources that serve Georgia: Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, Floridan aquifer.
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