// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 💧 Water Treatment Facility |
| Operator / Branch | City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management |
| Host County | Fulton County GA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management operates water treatment facilities serving 1.3 million residents in the Atlanta metro. Atlanta draws its water from the Chattahoochee River which experienced critically low levels during the 2007-2008 severe drought raising the possibility that Atlanta could run out of water within 90 days. The 2009 Atlanta flood caused significant water infrastructure damage. Tornado risk in the Atlanta metro creates ongoing infrastructure vulnerability.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Atlanta metro with 6 million residents. The 2007-2008 drought left Atlanta within 90 days of running out of water demonstrating extreme drought vulnerability. The Chattahoochee River is the sole source for metro Atlanta water. Tornado risk creates ongoing infrastructure vulnerability.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-75, I-85, Chattahoochee River. Fulton County Emergency Management coordinates drought water shortage tornado and cyberattack protocols.