water resources of the atlanta region
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Water Resources of the Atlanta Region. Jason Allard. Water Shortage in Atlanta Region. Why does Atlanta experience water shortages? How has Atlanta’s growth contributed to the shortages? Will the local water resources be able to keep up with Atlanta’s future growth?. Population Growth. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Water Resources of the Atlanta Region
Jason Allard
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Water Shortage in Atlanta RegionWhy does Atlanta experience water
shortages?How has Atlanta’s growth contributed to the
shortages?Will the local water resources be able to keep
up with Atlanta’s future growth?
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Population Growth
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Atlanta SprawlLight Blue cells
represent conversion to urban land between 1992 and 2001
15.1% increase in urban land, from 1028 to 1183 sq. mi.
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Water Supply
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Regional IssuesEastern U.S.
water law says equal rights among users, i.e. states.
Endangered species in Apalachicola Bay
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Lake Lanier
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SolutionsGroundwater – 1% of future supply due to
bedrock.More Reservoirs
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SolutionsWater Conservation/Reuse
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ConclusionAtlanta has water shortages due to location
in upper watersheds.Future growth could be seriously inhibited by
Court rulings or prolonged drought periods.No easy solutions.More reservoir storage, better conservation.There are numerous other regions in the U.S.
that will have to address water shortages in the near future.