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Water Conservation in Georgia. Who’s Doing What and Where Do We Go From Here?. “ The beginning is the most important part of the work .” - Plato. What is Water Conservation?. …efficient use of water, through … lessening of water withdrawals, water use or water waste. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Who’s Doing What and
Where Do We Go From Here?
Water Conservation in Georgia
“The beginning is the most The beginning is the most important part of the workimportant part of the work.”
- Plato- Plato
What is Water Conservation?What is Water Conservation? ……efficient use of water, through … lessening of water efficient use of water, through … lessening of water
withdrawals, water use or water waste.withdrawals, water use or water waste.
Conservation can forestall future supply capital …Conservation can forestall future supply capital …
It can consist of both temporary measures … and It can consist of both temporary measures … and permanent measures ….permanent measures ….
American Water Works Association (AWWA) Drinking Water Dictionary, 1st Edition
Why is it Important to Why is it Important to Conserve Water?Conserve Water?
Increasing number of people, same amount of water
Conserving water can delay capital expenditures
Conserved water is an additional supply Conserved water is good for the
environment Future generations quality of life
Why Pursue Water Why Pursue Water Conservation?Conservation?
100% + increase in state pop since ’60
15 mgd “new” water supply for each 100K new residents
8-9 mgd “new” wastewater capacity for each 100K new residents
3.94.6
5.5
6.5
8.2
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000
Census year
Total p
opulati
on (mi
llions)
Ten Key Steps to Planning a Successful Water Conservation Program*1. Identify conservation goals2. Develop a water-use profile and forecast3. Evaluate planned facilities4. Identify and evaluate conservation measures5. Identify and assess conservation incentives6. Analyze benefits and costs7. Select conservation measures and incentives8. Prepare and implement the conservation plan9. Integrate conservation and supply plans, modify
forecasts10. Monitor, evaluate and revise program as needed
*Handbook of Water Use and Conservation, Amy Vickers, 2001, pages 2 and 3
““It is one thing to find fault with an existing It is one thing to find fault with an existing system. It is another thing altogether, a more system. It is another thing altogether, a more difficult task, to replace it with an approach difficult task, to replace it with an approach that is betterthat is better.”.”
- Nelson Mandela- Nelson Mandela
Who’s Doing What?
State Level Water Conservation Efforts
DNR Board Water Issues White PaperDNR Board Water Issues White Paper
DNR Water Conservation and Regional DNR Water Conservation and Regional Reservoir PlanReservoir Plan
State Drought Management PlanState Drought Management Plan
P2AD Technical Assistance to Businesses & P2AD Technical Assistance to Businesses & Institutions Institutions
P2AD Water Conservation WorkshopsP2AD Water Conservation Workshops
State Level Water Conservation Efforts (cont)
DCA Water First Initiative and Keep Georgia DCA Water First Initiative and Keep Georgia Beautiful education effortsBeautiful education efforts
The State of Georgia – Water Conservation The State of Georgia – Water Conservation Coordinator positionCoordinator position
DNR (EPD) requires water conservation plans DNR (EPD) requires water conservation plans in applications for non-farm water withdrawal in applications for non-farm water withdrawal permitspermits
The DNR (CRD) Coastal Incentive grantsThe DNR (CRD) Coastal Incentive grants
Regional & Local Water Conservation Efforts
MNGWPD producing a Water Supply and MNGWPD producing a Water Supply and Conservation Management PlanConservation Management Plan
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority WaterSmart ProjectWaterSmart Project
Dalton Utilities has implemented an Dalton Utilities has implemented an aggressive water conservation rate structureaggressive water conservation rate structure
SW Georgia Agricultural CommunitySW Georgia Agricultural Community
NGO Water Conservation EffortsGeorgia Water Wise CouncilGeorgia Water Wise Council
The Georgia ConservancyThe Georgia Conservancy
Georgia Wildlife FederationGeorgia Wildlife Federation
Upper Chattahoochee RiverKeeperUpper Chattahoochee RiverKeeper
The Georgia Poultry FederationThe Georgia Poultry Federation
GW&PCA – conservation and reuse GW&PCA – conservation and reuse committeecommittee
Georgia Water CoalitionGeorgia Water Coalition
University Water Conservation Efforts
Tifton Ag. Experiment StationTifton Ag. Experiment Station
UGA Extension – XeriscapeUGA Extension – Xeriscape
UGA College of Agriculture and UGA College of Agriculture and Environmental SciencesEnvironmental Sciences
River Basin Science and Policy Center River Basin Science and Policy Center – Athens, GA– Athens, GA
Where Do We Go From Here?
Develop/Implement Water Conservation Action Plan
Evaluate Current Planning Efforts
Set Goals (state & regional)
Conduct Statewide Water Conservation Awareness Campaign
Choose Appropriate Conservation Measures
Use EPD Permitting Authority to Implement Plan
Work With Governmental, NGO’s, and University System to Implement Action Plan
How Do I Find Guidelines from EPD to Help Me Put Together and Implement a Water Conservation Plan?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GEORGIA'SENVIRONMENT
INTERSTATE WATERPLANS
RULES & LAWS
PLANS
OUTREACH
REGULATEDCOMMUNITY
EPD FORMS
TECHNICALGUIDANCE
ENFORCEMENT
ABOUT EPD
WHAT'S NEW(S)
EVENT CALENDAR
PRIVACY STATEMENT
COMMENTS
SEARCH
The EPD website can be found at:
http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/environ/
You will see a green side bar similar to the one on the left of this slide. Click on Technical Guidance to find the EPD Water Conservation Guidelines with Commentary, and click on EPD Forms to find water conservation plan guidance as needed for surface water withdrawals for industrial new, industrial renewal, municipal new, municipal renewal, recreational turn new and recreational turf renewal. For groundwater guidance, contact Bill Frechette at EPD (404) 656-3094
Water Resources Allocation and Planning
•Planning Standards North Georgia Water District [Revised Dec 2001]
•Water Conservation Guidance [Revised Aug 2001]
•Linking State Water Programs to Watershed Management (Note: this file should be downloaded rather than viewed) [Revised Jul 2001]
•Developing Regional Watershed Protection Plans - A Guidebook for Local Governments (Note: these files should be downloaded rather than viewed) [Revised Jul 2001]
•Appendix A: Alcovy River Watershed Protection Project
•Appendix B: Description of Commonly Considered Water Quality Constituents
•Appendix C: Watershed Protection Fact Sheets (20.2 MB, PKZip format)
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•Interim Strategy for Managing Saltwater Intrusion in the Upper Florida Aquifer of Southeast Georgia [Revised Apr 1997]
•Supplement to the Interim Strategy for Managing Saltwater Intrusion in the Upper Floridan Aquifer of Southeast Georgia [Revised Dec 2001]
•Water Management Plan for Coastal Strategy Area [Revised Feb 2002]
•Offsite Links
•USGS Water Resources Information for Georgia
•Glossary of Water Related Terms
Kevin Farrell
404.656.3094
EPD Water Conservation Guidelines
http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/environ/
Water Allocation/Withdrawal Ade Oke 404.656.3094
•Agricultural Withdrawal Application [Revised Aug 2001]
•Agricultural Withdrawal Application (Word format) [Revised Aug 2001]
•Offsite Link: Agricultural Withdrawal Application County Maps
•Industrial Surface Water Withdrawal New Application [Revised Oct 1998]
•Industrial Surface Water Withdrawal New Application (Word Perfect format) [Revised Oct 1998]
•Industrial Surface Water Withdrawal Renewal Application [Revised Jan 2000]
•Industrial Surface Water Withdrawal Renewal Application (Word format) [Revised Jan 2000]
•Municipal Surface Water Withdrawal New Application [Revised Dec 1999]
•Municipal Surface Water Withdrawal New Application (Word format) [Revised Dec 1999]
•Municipal Surface Water Withdrawal Renewal Application [Revised Dec 1999]
•Municipal Surface Water Withdrawal Renewal Application (Word format) [Revised Dec 1999]
•Recreational Turf Surface Water Withdrawal New Application [Revised Aug 2001]
•Recreational Turf Surface Water Withdrawal New Application (Word format) [Revised Aug 2001]
•Recreational Turf Surface Water Withdrawal Renewal Application [Revised Aug 2001]
•Recreational Turf Surface Water Withdrawal Renewal Application (Word Perfect format) [Revised Aug 2001]
•Industrial Water Use Report [Revised Jan 2000]
•Industrial Water Use Report (Word format) [Revised Jan 2000]
•Municipal Water Use Report [Revised Jan 2000]
•Municipal Water Use Report (Word format) [Revised Jan 2000]
•Online Data Entry for Drought-Related Water Withdrawals [Revised Jun 2000]
Surface Water Withdrawal Forms and Guidelines
http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/environ/
Current Water Conservation Planning Efforts in Georgia
Water Conservation Elements of Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (16 counties):
Code Section 12-5-572(c)
It is the primary purpose of the district to develop regional and watershed-specific plans for storm-water management, waste-water treatment, water supply, water conservationwater conservation, and the general protection of water quality, which plans will be implemented by local governments in the district.
Water Conservation Elements of the Joint Comprehensive Water Plan Study Committee:
http://www.cviog.uga.edu/water/index.htmlhttp://www.cviog.uga.edu/water/index.html
Recommendation 13Recommendation 13: Provide in the enabling legislation for the inclusion of goals for Georgia’s water management programs in the plan.
part 4part 4: Georgia’s water management programs allocate water and encourage efficient water use.
section dsection d: Conservation, efficiency and water reuse are encouraged while considering the impacts of consumptive use and return flows on other water users and the environment.
and section fand section f: Conservation and efficiency are achieved through using appropriate incentives and regulatory requirements.
Water Conservation Elements of the Water Conservation and Regional Reservoir Plan (44 counties):
The DSS Model (used in the District Plan) will enable evaluation of the water conservation potential of individual utility systems in the project area
Review existing water demand data
Develop sampling protocol for project area
Establish baseline water demands
Define menu of water conservation strategies
Evaluate water conservation scenarios
Conduct sensitivity analysis
Water Conservation Elements of the State Drought Management Plan:
Includes:
State providing notice of drought conditions (levels) by region
Appropriate minimum implementation requirements (actions), at each pre-drought and drought level stage (pre/into/in/out of)
Four levels of drought for purposes of planning and responses
Funding Available Through GEFA/Revolving Funds:
The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority is a state agency that makes low interest rate loans to cities, counties and authorities for water, sewer and solid waste system improvements.
According to the U.S. EPA, The Clean Water State Revolving Fund resources (managed in Georgia by GEFA) can help augment the financial resources currently available to fund the following types of water conservation and reuse projects:
Structural Measures (eligible when the equipment or facility is publicly-owned): installation of meters, plumbing retrofits (in government buildings), efficient irrigation equipment (public parks, golf courses), reuse of gray water (public purposes), reducing unnaccounted for water
Nonstructural Measures: use of incentive-based wastewater service charges, use of ordinances or regulations to conserve water, public education programs
www.gefa.orgwww.gefa.org
““You must be the change you wish You must be the change you wish to see in the world.to see in the world.””
- Mohandas Gandhi- Mohandas Gandhi