[Atlanta] — [19 March 2026] — GHD, a global professional services company, has been selected by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to deliver the Assimilative Capacity Water Quality Modeling program, a key initiative that supports regional water planning efforts and technical evaluations that inform permitting decisions.

Under this program, GHD will partner with Georgia EPD to enable more efficient and transparent assessments that reflect evolving demands on Georgia’s water resources and support long-term environmental stewardship.

“Clean water is essential for Georgia’s future. Our water quality modeling helps communities understand what’s happening in our rivers and lakes and plan for a safer, healthier environment.” said Garrett Skinner, Atlanta Market Leader at GHD. “We’re honored to support the Georgia EPD with rigorous, transparent modeling that strengthens permitting decisions and regional planning so communities across the state can grow resiliently while safeguarding rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.”

GHD’s team brings decades of combined experience in Georgia, as well as in-depth knowledge of water quality characteristics and hydrologic data across the state’s water bodies, including rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs.

The team’s capabilities include collecting and processing surface water and meteorological data, managing large water resources databases, and leveraging GIS within integrated water quality models.

Water Environment Consultants, Inc. (WEC) and River to Tap, Inc. (R2T) will serve as subconsultants on the project.