O.C.G.A. § 50-23-27 (2019)

The division shall have the authority and responsibility to:

(1) Administer this part;

(2) Coordinate with the Department of Natural Resources and with other departments, divisions, agencies, or officials of this state or political subdivisions thereof and appropriate private and professional organizations in matters related to water supply. The division and any other department, educational institution, agency, or official of this state or political subdivision thereof which in any way would affect the administration or enforcement of this part or Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 shall be required to coordinate all such activities with the division to assure orderly and efficient administration and enforcement of this part;

(3) Do all things necessary to cooperate with the United States government and qualify for, accept, and disburse any public or private grant intended for the administration of this part;

(4) Apply for, receive, accept, and administer federal funds and programs made available to this state for the purposes of this part;

(5) Contract for services if such services cannot be satisfactorily performed by employees of the division or by any other state agency;

(6) Design and implement programs to assist local governing authorities and other entities in implementing water supply projects; and

(7) Exercise such powers and perform such duties as assigned or contracted to the division or the authority under Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 12.