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Three CSAW fellows smile as they sit around a table with brochures at the Atlanta Science Festival.

Drinking Water

Pictured: CSAW Fellows tabling.

Project Description

The CSAW Drinking Water Project addresses critical concerns related to the quality of drinking water in metro Atlanta, including the economic impact of water quality on households. With urban expansion, industrial activities, and aging infrastructure contributing to water quality degradation, this initiative seeks to improve tap water reaching the communities’ taps. Emerging as a comprehensive effort within CSAW’s array of projects, this initiative serves as an umbrella for various activities focused on the physical and economic aspects of water quality.

Household Water Insecurity Experiences (HWISE)

Participation in the Household Water Insecurity Experiences (HWISE) Research Coordination Network through Richard Milligan’s group, which includes studying water insecurity and conducting household surveys to assess the water cost burden in Atlanta in July-October 2024.

Urban Water Capture

CSAW Community Fellow Alfred Tucker founded the Stop Flooding Us Coalition in 2025 to raise awareness about the inadequacies of stormwater infrastructure in Atlanta and advocate for policy changes.

Study Collaborations with Dr. Jelks

Collaborations for multi-city studies on drinking water and health, leveraging partnerships through Na’Taki Osborne Jelks’ Harvard Fellowship.

Initiatives

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