2004 metro water District Plan implementation review

2004 Water District Plan Implementation Review
Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
December, 2004

2004 Water District Plan Implementation Review

CONTENTS

Page

I.

Background & Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1

A. Water Planning District and reporting requirement. . . . . . . . . . .

1

B. Survey Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1

II.

Overview of Survey Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

A. Implementation of the District-wide Watershed Management Plan. . . . . . . 2 B. Implementation of the Long-term Wastewater Management Plan. . . . . . . 6

C. Implementation of the Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan. . . 8

III.

Full Survey Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A. Bartow County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 B. Cherokee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 C. Clayton County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 D. Cobb County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 E. Coweta County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 F. DeKalb County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 G. Douglas County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 H. Fayette County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 I. Forsyth County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 J. Fulton County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 K. Gwinnett County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 L. Hall County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 M. Henry County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 N. Paulding County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 O. Rockdale County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 P. Walton County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

IV.

Appendix Sample Survey Questionnaire. . . . . . . . . . . . 161

2004 Water District Plan Implementation Review
I. BACKGROUND & PROCESS
A. Water Planning District and Reporting Requirement
In 2001, the Georgia General Assembly created the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to preserve and protect water resources in a 16-county area surrounding metropolitan Atlanta (Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale, and Walton counties). In its first three years, the District established its organizational structure and developed three major plans to guide water resource management decisions:
The District-wide Watershed Management Plan The Long-term Wastewater Management Plan The Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan
These plans, adopted in September 2003, provide District jurisdictions and state officials with recommendations for actions, policies and investments for watershed protection, wastewater treatment and water supply and conservation management.
The District is required to annually review the implementation of these plans and report to the Director of the Georgia EPD. To meet this requirement, District staff formally surveyed the implementation activities of local governments in the fall of 2004. The results are compiled into this report.
B. Survey Process
The District conducted a survey of local implementation activities in the fall of 2004. A questionnaire was sent to 120 District jurisdictions and water and sewer authorities (See Appendix). The questionnaire was divided into three sections covering each of the three District plans.
At the time of publication of this report, 91 jurisdictions had participated in the survey. The responding jurisdictions represent 97 percent of the District population and 94 percent of the District land area. This level of participation provided the District with significant information about progress being made at the local level toward the goal of ensuring adequate supplies of drinking water, protecting water quality and minimizing the impacts of development on the District's watersheds and downstream communities.
The District plans contain a number of local government implementation activities that are scheduled to occur over the next 30 years. The questionnaire primarily focused on the activities that were scheduled for 2004. Following is a summary
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of the responses received. Section III contains the full text of each response received and electronic copies of each jurisdiction's form are available on the District's website.

II. OVERVIEW OF SURVEY RESULTS

This section summarizes the responses to the survey questionnaire. The responses indicate that significant progress has been made in the first year of plan implementation. Local jurisdictions have begun the implementation of requirements such as the adoption of model stormwater ordinances, enactment of conservation rate structures and establishment of education programs. However, there is much work still to be done in 2005 and beyond.

A. Implementation of the District-wide Watershed Management Plan

Local governments have the primary responsibility for watershed and stormwater management activities within the District. As such, the District-Wide Management Plan includes a number of responsibilities and requirements for cities and counties within the 16-county area.

Local ordinances are a primary mechanism for achieving many stormwater and watershed management goals. The District developed a suite of model ordinances that were incorporated as part of the Watershed Management Plan, and their adoption is one of the first activities required of local governments. The 2004 annual survey asked cities and counties to report on the status of implementation of the model stormwater ordinances.

In addition, there are a number of other plan requirements related to local stormwater management program activities. The 2004 annual survey included questions on the following areas:



Stormwater Management Operations and Maintenance Programs



Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs



Good Housekeeping Programs for Stormwater Management



Water Supply Source Protection Activities



Stormwater/Non-point Source Public Information and Education Program

Activities



Funding of Stormwater Management Programs

Implementation of Stormwater Management Model Ordinances All cities and counties within the District are required to adopt the model stormwater ordinances or alternatives at least as effective. The first six questions on the annual survey related to the local implementation of the model ordinances. Below are the responses showing adoption of the first five model

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stormwater ordinances as of October 2004, grouped by the implementation schedule.
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Implementation of Other Watershed Management Plan Components The following results are from additional questions on implementation of the District-Wide Watershed Management Plan and are based on responses from 85 local jurisdictions that represent approximately 99 percent of both the population and the land area within the District.

Stormwater Operations & Maintenance

An essential component of local stormwater management program activities is

the ongoing operation and maintenance of the stormwater drainage, control and

conveyance systems. Failure to

Does your jursidiction have a stormwater management operations and maintenance program?

provide effective maintenance can reduce both the hydraulic capacity and the pollutant removal efficiency of

stormwater controls and conveyance

NO

systems. Under the District-Wide

42%

YES

Watershed Management Plan, local

58%

governments in the District are

required to develop and implement a

stormwater operations and

maintenance program which includes

a plan for general routine and remedial

maintenance and emergency response, as well as a tracking program for new

stormwater management facilities.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection A variety of hazardous and potentially harmful chemicals and materials, many of which pose potential water quality threats, are improperly used and disposed of by District residents. The District watershed plan recommends that local governments provide accessible recycling programs for toxic and hazardous household waste to ensure proper disposal of these materials. This program is voluntary for local governments.

Does your jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

NO 77%

YES 23%

Stormwater Public Awareness and Education Local public awareness and outreach activities are an important way that cities and counties can help educate their residents and businesses about the detrimental effects of stormwater pollution and the steps that they can take to protect or improve the quality of our rivers, lakes and streams. Cities and counties in the District are to have a local program for stormwater education that makes use of the materials and efforts provided through the Clean Water Campaign.

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Municipal/County Good Housekeeping Programs

Many activities undertaken by local governments in their day-to-day activities can

result in water quality impacts and impairment. City and counties must ensure

that their own operations are not contributing to water quality degradation through the implementation of

Has your jurisidiction developed a municipal/county good housekeeping program for stormwater management?

appropriate "good housekeeping"

practices to prevent stormwater pollution -- particularly in the areas of site and grounds management, fleet

NO

YES

57%

43%

maintenance and public works and

utility operations.

Stormwater Program Funding Successful implementation of a local government's stormwater efforts hinges on the ability to fund the program activities. Within the District, general revenues from property taxes (general fund) are the primary source of funding for most cities and counties.

However, as this funding is often inadequate to meet the expanded requirements under new regulatory requirements, alternative funding methods for stormwater management are being considered and implemented, including the sale of bonds, development impact fees, plan review fees and the creation of stormwater user fee (stormwater utility) systems.

Eight local governments reported that they have implemented a stormwater utility or stormwater user fee system. Of those cities and counties that do not currently have a stormwater utility, 58 percent are considering one.

How does your jurisdiction currently fund its stormwater activities?

General Fund 68%
Combination 18%

Stormwater Utility 6%

Other 1%

Local Option Sales Tax 3%

Service Fees

Water/

3%

Wastewater

1%

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B. Implementation of the Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

The Long-term Wastewater Management Plan will be implemented by the local jurisdictions that own and operate sewer systems and by county health departments. Local jurisdictions need to integrate the District plan into their own master plans. The plan includes requirements for wastewater planning within the District counties and addresses sewer and septic system regulations. The District plan implementation questionnaire focused on the major 2004 wastewater management activities.

There was an 87 percent response rate to the plan implementation questionnaire from the sewer systems. That represents 99 percent of the sewered population in the District.

Local Water Plans As required by the plan, local jurisdictions must develop local

Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local wastewater plans for consistency with the District Long-
Term Wastewater Management Plan?

wastewater plans that conform to the

wastewater plan.

NO

YES

36%

64%

Local Policy for Private

Wastewater Systems

Local jurisdictions are required to

develop policies on private

wastewater systems specific to their

own needs. Some jurisdictions prohibit private wastewater systems, while others

may allow them under very limited situations and others may establish them as

part of a long-term plan. Twenty-six local jurisdictions already have local policies

addressing private wastewater systems.

Sewer System Maintenance Programs Each District sewer system is required to begin development in 2004 of a sewer system maintenance program and have it in place by the end of 2005. The purpose of the maintenance program is to ensure that the sewer system is maintained in a manner that minimizes failures and extends the longevity of the system. Forty-two District sewer systems (88 percent) are already using a sewer system maintenance program.

Development of Grease Management Programs The discharge of grease into the District's sewer systems poses serious clogging problems and costs. It is estimated that grease causes more than half of sewer system blockages. The plan requires sewer systems to develop and implement a grease management program during 2004 and 2005. Thirty-five District sewer systems (73 percent) already have grease management programs in place.

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Overflow Emergency Response Program Each sewer system is required to develop and implement a written overflow emergency response program to ensure adequate protection of human health and the environment from sanitary sewer overflows.

Does your local government have a written overflow emergency reponse program?

NO 40%

YES 60%

Sewer Rehabilitation Program Each sewer system is required to develop and implement a rehabilitation program during 2004 and 2005. Sewer rehabilitation is necessary to restore the structural integrity of a sewer system and to reduce the hydraulic loads by eliminating infiltration and inflow. Twenty-seven District sewer systems (56 percent) have already established sewer rehabilitation programs.

Septic Tank Requirements Local governments or county boards of health within the District need to establish additional septic system design requirements to supplement the existing Department of Human Resources regulations during 2004 and 2005. These requirements improve the design, siting, permitting and construction of new septic systems and will offer a proactive way to avoid problems with future septic systems. Forty-three of the District's jurisdictions (37 percent) have already begun establishing these types of additional requirements.

Septic Tank Pumping

The single most effective method for extending the life of a septic system and

insuring its proper operation is to pump out the settled solids from the septic tank

before excessive amounts accumulate and begin to migrate into the absorption

field. It is recommended that the county boards of health establish a requirement

within the District for system owners to have their septic tanks pumped out every

five years. Sixteen of the District

jurisdictions (14 percent) have septic tank pumping requirements. The plan requires development and

Does your local government accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide an alternative
location?

adoption of these requirements

during 2004 and 2005.

NO 55%

YES 45%

Local jurisdictions will need to plan for disposal of the septage at local wastewater plants or provide alternative locations.

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C. Implementation of the Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

The Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan will be implemented in large part by the local jurisdictions that own and operate water systems. The District plan includes a framework for water supply facilities and strategies for resource management. A critical element of the District plan is water conservation. The water conservation program includes 11 measures that will reduce water use and water losses. The District plan implementation questionnaire focused on the major 2004 water supply and water conservation management activities.

There was an 81 percent response rate to the questionnaire from the water suppliers in the District. The 52 suppliers who responded serve approximately 99 percent of the District's population and 94 percent of the District's land area. Another, more detailed survey was conducted to determine the water rates structures within the District. That survey had a 100 percent response rate.

Conservation Pricing

All District water suppliers were

required to adopt, at a

DISTRICT RATE STRUCTURES

minimum, uniform pricing

structures by January 1, 2004.

Fifty-seven of the District's utilities (91 percent) met or

Increasing Block

exceeded this requirement. By

35%

January 1, 2006, all District water suppliers are required to adopt a multi-tiered rate

Seasonal 16%

Uniform 40%

structure. Fulton County and

the City of Mountain Park have

already adopted multi-tiered

rate structures that meet this requirement.

Decreasing Block 9%

Residential Water Audits

Water providers within the District are required to begin or expand a program for

residential customers that provides

Does your water system provide residential water

water audit or leak detection

leakage assessments/audits?

information.

NO 58%

YES 42%

It is recommended that the water providers target the largest 25% of water users to evaluate water saving measures, and audits should be made available to customers who complain about high water bills.

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Local Water Plans Local water management plans will be needed to support proposed infrastructure and improvements. In some cases, current plans will need to be revised to incorporate the District's core principles. As required by the plan, local jurisdictions must develop local water supply plans that conform to the water supply plan.

Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District Water Supply and
Conservation Management Plan?

NO 41%

YES 59%

Joint Planning

Water supply efficiency and reliability are enhanced through the interconnection

of adjoining water systems. Encouraging interconnections between water

systems in the District is particularly important in the event of a drought or

emergency situation. Interconnections

Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?

also support projected water demand within the District by accommodating

routine inter-jurisdictional water sales.

NO 35%

YES 65%

Five of the six major joint water supply

plans identified in the plan are being

developed. In addition, 18 other water

suppliers are working inter-

jurisdictionally.

Public Education Education and public awareness are critical to achieving public cooperation and support of water conservation goals. Each water provider is required by the water supply plan to create or increase its public information campaign.

Does your jurisdiction and/or water system provide water conservation education programs or materials?

NO 27%

YES 73%

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III. FULL SURVEY RESULTS
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Bartow County 2004 Plan Implementation Questionnaire Results Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District

District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Ordinance for Post-Development Stormwater

Runoff for New Development and Redevelopment or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

N

N

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual or an equivalent stormwater

management technical manual and standards that support the ordinance?

N

N

Y

b) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your development review process?

N

N

Y

c) Have you developed a construction inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities? N

N

Y

Comments:

Bartow County - Bartow County is scheduled to adopt the model ordinance in 2005. We currently have many of its elements in our regulations, including strict E&S Control Regulations.

Question #2-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions below.

Y

N

N

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction incorporated the ordinance requirements into its development review process?

Y

N

Y

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your community's future floodplains in support of the

ordinance? [Local governments are to map 10% of their jurisdiction one year after adopting the model ordinance.]

N

N

N

c) Have you coordinated your floodplain management program with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans? Y

N

Y

Comments:

Bartow County - We have a floodplain management ordinance in place and will make adjustments to comply with the model ordinance.

Question #3-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Illicit Discharge / Illegal Connection Ordinance or

equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

N

N

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction developed an enforcement process and procedures for addressing illicit discharges and illegal

connections to the local stormwater system?

N

b) Does your local jurisdiction have an active program for identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal

connections?

N

Comments:

Bartow County - We will adopt the model ordinance by December 2005.

Shaded cells indicate items that are not yet required or are not applicable.

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Question #4-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Conservation Subdivision / Open Space

Development Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

N

a) Have you approved any conservation subdivision or open space development projects since the ordinance was adopted?

Y

Comments:

Bartow County - We have a conservation subdivision option within our current regulations that we believe is equivalent to the model ordinance.

Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?

N

N

Comments:

Bartow County - The County has litter control regulations in place.

Euharlee - This ordinance will be presented to the City Council at the October meeting.

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #6-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If yes,

please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

N

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction defined its maintenance level and extent of service? b) Have you completed a stormwater system inventory on at least 10% of your jurisdiction?

N

N

Y

Y

c) Have you developed an inspection and maintenance schedule for stormwater systems components for which you are

taking responsibility? d) Have you developed an emergency response strategy for threats to public safety and/or property?

N

N

Y

N

e) Have you developed policies for the maintenance of private stormwater management facilities?

Y

N

N

Comments:

Bartow County - We have adopted a program under the requirements of Stormwater Phase II. Although not currently defined, we have a regular maintenance program on our Stormwater infrastructure.

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Bartow County - We provide recycling centers which accept oil, paint and other household chemicals for recycling or disposal.

Shaded cells indicate items that are not yet required or are not applicable.

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Question #8-WM: Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for

stormwater management? Comments:

Y

N

N

N

Bartow County - We have initiated an educational campaign for good housekeeping as it relates to stormwater.

Question #9-WM: Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If yes, please answer the

following questions.

Y

a) Have you developed planning maps for tracking development and water quality issues for the water supply source

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

Y

b) Have you identified watershed(s) requiring interjurisdictional cooperation for source water protection? Y

c) Have you coordinated your source water protection efforts with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans? Y

Comments:

Y

N

N N N

Bartow County - *Source water assessment through Coosa Valley RDC.

Question #10-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater

Subcommittee? a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #11-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information

and education program? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

N

Y

a) Do you use materials from the Clean Water Campaign in your local program?

Y

Y

b) Have you held any Clean Water Campaign workshops in your community?

Y

N

c) Do you perform storm drain stenciling or apply curb markers?

Y

Y

N

d) Please describe any additional stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and education programs you

are undertaking in the comment box below.

Comments:

Bartow County - School programs, civic club speakers bureau, workshops on soil and erosion control.

Shaded cells indicate items that are not yet required or are not applicable.

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IV. Funding

Question #12-WM: How does your local jurisdiction currently fund its stormwater activities? (General fund, stormwater user fees, impact fees, service fees (dedicated fees from plan review/development reviews), water/wastewater capital recover fees, or other mechanism).

Comments: Bartow County - Through the general fund and service fees. Cartersville - General Fund. We are in the process of forming a stormwater utility. Kingston - General Fund.

Question #13-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you

considering this funding option?

Y

Y

N

Comments:

None.

Shaded cells indicate items that are not yet required or are not applicable.

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Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

I. Local Plans and Wastewater Facilities

Question #1-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of your local wastewater master plan for consistency

with the District Long-term Wastewater Management Plan?

Y

Y

N

N

Comments:

None.

Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include

individual septic systems)?

Y

N

N

Y

Comments:

None.

II. Collection System Inspection and Maintenance

Question #3-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Maintenance Program? If yes, please answer the

following questions.

Y

N

N

a) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for preventive and routine maintenance?

Y

Y

b) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for right-of-way/easement maintenance?

N

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

N

d) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and service of all pumps and associated equipment?

Y

Y

e) Does your jurisdiction conduct periodic cleaning of sewers and associated appurtenances?

Y

N

f) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and maintenance of sewer and force main rights-of-way, stream

crossings, stream banks adjacent to sewers, and force mains?

Y

N

Comments:

Bartow County - Procedures are in place for right of way maintenance, but not schedules.

Shaded cells indicate items that are not yet required or are not applicable.

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Question #4-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Grease Management Program? If yes, please answer the following

questions.

Y

Y

N

N

a) Does your jurisdiction have written methods and procedures for preventing/controlling discharges of grease from

industrial and commercial facilities?

Y

Y

b) Does your jurisdiction have an inspection/tracking program to ensure routine inspections of grease traps, tracking of

sewer system blockages and overflows associated with grease, and investigations to identify sources causing blockages in the

sewer system?

Y

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have a grease management training program to ensure that the community understands the

importance of reducing/eliminating grease discharges into the sewer system?

N

Y

Comments:

Bartow County - Educational program, not a training program.

Question #5-WW: Does your local government have a written overflow emergency response program?
Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

None.

Question #6-WW: Does your local government have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If yes, please

answer the following questions. a) Does your jurisdiction have procedures for prioritizing rehabilitation work based on severity of defects, cost effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity? b) Does your jurisdiction have a schedule for sewer system rehabilitation?
Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Bartow County - We determine the need for rehabilitation based upon our inspection program.

III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #7-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have siting, design, and construction

requirements for septic tanks that supplement the existing DHR minimums?

N

Comments:

Bartow County - Local Board of Health follows DHR requirements.

Cartersville - The Health Department handles all septic tank issues.

N

Y

Shaded cells indicate items that are not yet required or are not applicable.

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Question #8-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have any septic tank pumping

requirements? (ex. all septic tanks must be pumped every 5 years) Comments:

N

N

N

N

None.

Question #9-WW: Does your local government accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide

alternative treatment locations? Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

Bartow County - City of Cartersville accepts septage treatment.

Question #10-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Sub-

committee? a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Shaded cells indicate items that are not yet required or are not applicable.

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Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Does your water system provide residential water audits or leakage assessments to customers?

N

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Bartow County - Not at the present time. We are considering this type of auditing.

Cartersville - We do go out if they have a high bill.

Question #2-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system have a representative on the District Technical Water

Supply Sub-committee to help evaluate and recommend water conservation measures?

Y

Y

N

N

a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

Question #3-WS: Are you implementing any other water conservation measures or programs in your community? If

yes, please tell us what those are below.

Y

N

N

Comments:

Bartow County - Public Education Program.

Euharlee - Bartow County implements water bans.

II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #4-WS: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District

Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan? Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

None.

Question #5-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?
Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

Cartersville - We can pump out of the Etowah River.

Shaded cells indicate items that are not yet required or are not applicable.

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Question #6-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as

identified in the District Plan?

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Bartow County - None were identified.

Cartersville - Adjoining jurisdictions' water is not compatible due to treatment techniques.

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #7-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system provide water conservation education programs or

materials to constituents/customers? If yes, please tell us what you provide.

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Cartersville - Newspaper articles, mailers.

Shaded cells indicate items that are not yet required or are not applicable.

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District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Ordinance for Post-Development Stormwater

Runoff for New Development and Redevelopment or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual or an equivalent stormwater

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

management technical manual and standards that support the ordinance?

N

Y

N

b) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your development review process?

Y

Y

N

c) Have you developed a construction inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities?

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Cherokee County - Per Cherokee County's NPDES Phase II permit, the ordinance must be adopted by April 1, 2005. The County is currently reviewing and discussing this ordinance with its stakeholder advisory group.

Woodstock - As a Phase II, MS - 4 community, we have not completed the model ordinance revisions. We have however, established a contract with a consultant to evaluate our existing ordinances and assist in the implementation of the model ordinances.

Question #2-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions below.

a) Has your local jurisdiction incorporated the ordinance requirements into its development review process?

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your community's future floodplains in support of the

ordinance? [Local governments are to map 10% of their jurisdiction one year after adopting the model ordinance.] c) Have you coordinated your floodplain management program with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans?

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Comments:

Cherokee County - Per NPDES Phase II, the ordinance must be adopted by April 1, 2005. The County currently has a FEMA ordinance in place. We have incorporated the MNGWPD ordinance into our

ordinance. It has been reviewed by our stakeholder group and passed on to FEMA. FEMA is currently reviewing and has some concerns and plans to meet with EPD and MNGWPD to resolve some of

those concerns. EPD is currently working with County on its Flood Map Modernization Program.

Woodstock - As a Phase II, MS - 4 community, we have not completed the model ordinance revisions. We have however, established a contract with a consultant to evaluate our existing ordinances and assist in the implementation of the model ordinances.

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Question #3-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Illicit Discharge / Illegal Connection Ordinance

or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction developed an enforcement process and procedures for addressing illicit discharges and illegal

connections to the local stormwater system?

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

b) Does your local jurisdiction have an active program for identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal

connections? Comments:

Y

N

N

Cherokee County - Per NPDES Phase II, County must adopt this ordinance by April 1, 2005. We have reviewed the ordinance with our stakeholders group and revised it for Cherokee County. The

County Attorney is currently reviewing the draft ordinance.

Ball Ground - All city employees, to include the police department, have been briefed on this ordinance and have been advised to look for and report any/all incidents. The City policy is to notify the

property owner in writing of the violation and allow 30 days to make corrections before receiving a citation. The City currently has two cases in the initial notification process. One has been corrected.

Holly Springs - We are currently drafting a measure to enforce illegal discharge.

Woodstock - As a Phase II, MS - 4 Community, we have not completed the model ordinance revisions. We have however, established a contract with a consultant to evaluate our existing ordinances and assist in the implementation of the model ordinances.

Question #4-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Conservation Subdivision / Open Space

Development Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

a) Have you approved any conservation subdivision or open space development projects since the ordinance was adopted?

Comments:

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Cherokee County - Cherokee County currently has a conservation subdivision ordinance in effect. We are currently working on revising that ordinance to incorporate the MNGWPD requirements into the ordinance and plan to have it implemented by the April 1, 2005 deadline.

Woodstock - As a Phase II, MS - 4 Community, we have not completed the model ordinance revisions. We have however, established a contract with a consultant to evaluate our existing ordinances and assist in the implementation of the model ordinances. However, we do have an existing program for Atlanta Regional Commission's (ARC's) Livable Centers Initiative.

Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?
Y Comments:

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Cherokee County - Cherokee County currenly has a solid waste/litter control ordinance in place. The County Attorney is reviewing the revisions necessary for compliance with the MNGWPD ordinance requirements. The County plans to implement the ordinance by the April 1, 2005 deadline.

Woodstock - As a Phase II, MS - 4 Community, we have not completed the model ordinance revisions. We have however, established a contract with a consultant to evaluate our existing ordinances and assist in the implementation of the model ordinances.

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II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #6-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If yes,

please answer the following questions.

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction defined its maintenance level and extent of service? N

b) Have you completed a stormwater system inventory on at least 10% of your jurisdiction? Y

c) Have you developed an inspection and maintenance schedule for stormwater systems components for which you are

taking responsibility?

N

d) Have you developed an emergency response strategy for threats to public safety and/or property? N

e) Have you developed policies for the maintenance of private stormwater management facilities? N

Comments:

Holly Springs - We are in the process of implementing a revised stormwater management program.

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

Comments:

Cherokee County - Implemented through the County's Recycling Division.

Holly Springs - Cherokee Water and Sewer Authority manages our waste collection.

Question #8-WM: Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/muncipal good housekeeping program for

stormwater management?

N

Comments:

None.

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

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Question #9-WM: Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If yes, please answer the

following questions.

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

N

a) Have you developed planning maps for tracking development and water quality issues for the water supply source

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

Y

Y

Y

N

b) Have you identified watershed(s) requiring interjurisdictional cooperation for source water protection?

Y

N

Y

N

c) Have you coordinated your source water protection efforts with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans?

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Ball Ground - The City of Ball Ground uses ground sources (wells) for water. We do not have a watershed affiliated with a well. We do have a well head protection ordinance that governs activities inside the well head protection area.

Holly Springs - Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority manages our water system.

Question #10-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater

Subcommittee?

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #11-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information

and education program? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

a) Do you use materials from the Clean Water Campaign in your local program? Y

b) Have you held any Clean Water Campaign workshops in your community? N

c) Do you perform storm drain stenciling or apply curb markers? Y

d) Please describe any additional stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and education programs you

are undertaking in the comment box below.

Comments:

N

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Holly Springs - We are in the process of educating the public on stormwater management and nonpoint source pollution.

Woodstock - The City of Woodstock has contracted with an outside consultant to complete numerous public involvement associated with implementation of the MS4.

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IV. Funding
Question #12-WM: How does your local jurisdiction currently fund its stormwater activities? (General fund, stormwater user fees, impact fees, service fees (dedicated fees from plan review/development reviews), water/wastewater capital recover fees, or other mechanism).
Comments: Cherokee County - Operations - General Fund; Capital Projects - SPLOST Ball Ground - General Fund for maintenance. Special Location Option Sales Tax for construction of new stormwater infrastructure. Canton - General Fund. Holly Springs - The City of Holly Springs does not fund its stormwater activities. Woodstock - Stormwater activities in the City of Woodstock are funded by tax revenues from the General Fund.
Question #13-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option?
Y Comments: Nelson - This is something that the council may consider at a point in time.

N

Y

N

N

Y

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Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

I. Local Plans and Wastewater Facilities
Question #1-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of your local wastewater master plan for consistency with the District Long-term Wastewater Management Plan?
Comments: CCWSA - In process and will be completed before the end of 2004. Ball Ground - In progress. Holly Springs - Cherokee County WSA manages the wastewater system in Holly Springs.
Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include individual septic systems)?
Comments: CCWSA - Size limit is greater than or equal to 125,000 gallons per day and must meet CCWSA specifications. Holly Springs - Cherokee County WSA manages the wastewater system in Holly Springs.

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

II. Collection System Inspection and Maintenance

Question #3-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Maintenance Program? If yes, please answer the following questions.
a) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for preventive and routine maintenance? b) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for right-of-way/easement maintenance? c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system? d) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and service of all pumps and associated equipment?
e) Does your jurisdiction conduct periodic cleaning of sewers and associated appurtenances? f) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and maintenance of sewer and force main rights-of-way, stream crossings, stream banks adjacent to sewers, and force mains? Comments:

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Ball Ground - Ball Ground is just completing installation of our first ever sanitary sewer system. This year our maintenance plans do not include in routine cleanings, etc.

Holly Springs - Our current water and sewer systems are managed by Cherokee County WSA.

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Question #4-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Grease Management Program? If yes, please answer the

following questions.
a) Does your jurisdiction have written methods and procedures for preventing/controlling discharges of grease from industrial and commercial facilities? b) Does your jurisdiction have an inspection/tracking program to ensure routine inspections of grease traps, tracking of sewer system blockages and overflows associated with grease, and investigations to identify sources causing blockages in the sewer system?
c) Does your jurisdiction have a grease management training program to ensure that the community understands the importance of reducing/eliminating grease discharges into the sewer system? Comments:

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

Ball Ground - Our grease management program pertains only to Commercial/Industrial users. At this time we have no commercial/industrial users on our system.

Holly Springs - Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority currently handles this for the City of Holly Springs.

Question #5-WW: Does your local government have a written overflow emergency response program?
Comments:

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

None.

Question #6-WW: Does your local government have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If yes, please

answer the following questions. a) Does your jurisdiction have procedures for prioritizing rehabilitation work based on severity of defects, cost effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity? b) Does your jurisdiction have a schedule for sewer system rehabilitation?
Comments:

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Y Y

CCWSA - The CCWSA wastewater collection and treatment systems are relatively new (<20 years old).

III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #7-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have siting, design, and construction requirements for septic tanks that supplement the existing DHR minimums?
Comments:

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

CCWSA - The District should verify this answer with the Cherokee County Dept of Public Health (Curtis Barnhart @ 770 - 479 - 0560)

Ball Ground - County Board of Health.

Waleska - Unknown.

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Question #8-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have any septic tank pumping requirements? (ex. all septic tanks must be pumped every 5 years)
Comments:

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Holly Springs - Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority currently handles this for the City of Holly Springs.

Waleska - Unknown.

Question #9-WW: Does your local government accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide alternative treatment locations?
Comments:

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Y

CCWSA - CCWSA accepts limited amounts of septic waste at its Rose Creek WPCP. District should verify whether the cities of Canton and Woodstock accept septic waste at their respective wastewater treatment facilities.

Ball Ground - We do no have our own treatment facility.

Holly Springs - Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority currently handles this for the City of Holly Springs.

Question #10-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Sub-

committee? a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

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Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Does your water system provide residential water audits or leakage assessments to customers?
Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

CCWSA - This is most often provided via telephone conversation with a customer but a customer representative will respond on site if requested by the customer.

Holly Springs - Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority currently handles this for the City of Holly Springs.

Question #2-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system have a representative on the District Technical Water Supply Sub-committee to help evaluate and recommend water conservation measures?
a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Question #3-WS: Are you implementing any other water conservation measures or programs in your community? If yes, please tell us what those are below.
Comments:

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

CCWSA - Conservation pricing (inclining block rate).

Holly Springs - Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority currently handles this for the City of Holly Springs.

II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #4-WS: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan?
Comments:

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Holly Springs - Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority currently handles this for the City of Holly Springs.

Question #5-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?
Comments:

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

None.

Question #6-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as identified in the District Plan?
Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

CCWSA - Additionally, CCWSA is developing joint supply plans with adjacent jurisdictions outside (north) of the District boundary.

Ball Ground - Only from the point of interconnectivity. The City of Ball Ground has established two connections to the Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority lines that allow the City to purchase water in the event of interruption in our supply.

Holly Springs - Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority currently handles this for the City of Holly Springs.

Nelson - Cherokee County takes care of all of the City of Nelson's water.

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III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #7-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system provide water conservation education programs or materials to constituents/customers? If yes, please tell us what you provide.
Comments:

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Ball Ground - Twice a year, the City newsletter incorporates information on water conservation tips and techniques. We also provide dye tablets at no charge to our customers for placement in the water tank on the commode to assist in leak detection. Holly Springs - Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority currently handles this for the City of Holly Springs.

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District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Ordinance for Post-Development Stormwater Runoff for New Development and Redevelopment or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.
a) Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual or an equivalent stormwater management technical manual and standards that support the ordinance? b) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your development review process?
c) Have you developed a construction inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities?

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y Y Y

Comments:

Lake City - Clayton County and all of the incorporated areas have retained CH2M Hill to develop a unified Storm Water Utility and management plan. The utility is tenatively scheduled to begin work prior to the end of the year.

Morrow - We inspect sites and require engineer certification of ponds and treatment facilities before a C.O. is issued; we do not have any long term inspection (schedule) in place.

Riverdale - Currently no comparable ordinance, staff recommends adopting new ordinance. Ask City Attorney to determine if it should be included in Chapter 30, Environment. Consider including a reference in Development Regulations. The Community Development Department will administer this ordinance and should coordinate the revisions with the City Attorney.

Question #2-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions below.

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction incorporated the ordinance requirements into its development review process?

Y

Y

Y

Y

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your community's future floodplains in support of the

ordinance? [Local governments are to map 10% of their jurisdiction one year after adopting the model ordinance.]

N

Y

Y

Y

c) Have you coordinated your floodplain management program with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Clayton County - Clayton County hopes to map the entire county at one time. Currently, Clayton County is analyzing the potential for a stormwater utility that would provide the funds

necessary to perform the required mapping.

Riverdale - Currently regulated by Chapter 38 Floods (FEMA model ordinance 1976). Staff recommends adopting the new ordinance. Ask City Attorney to determine whether to leave in this chapter or to incorporate into Chapter 30-Environment. The Community Development Department will administer this ordinance and should coordinate the revisions with the City Attorney.

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Question #3-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Illicit Discharge / Illegal Connection Ordinance

or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction developed an enforcement process and procedures for addressing illicit discharges and

illegal connections to the local stormwater system?

N

Y

Y

Y

b) Does your local jurisdiction have an active program for identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal

connections?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Clayton County - Clayton County does not have a separate environmental court to hear these cases. Violators of this ordinance are prosecuted following the normal procedures for law

violations.

Riverdale - Currently regulated by Chapter 30-Environment, Art. VI, Stormwater Management. Staff recommends adopting new model ordinance. This ordinance is currently administered by the Director of Public Works. The Public Works Dept should coordinate the revisions with the City Attorney.

Question #4-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Conservation Subdivision / Open Space

Development Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

N

N

N

Y

N

a) Have you approved any conservation subdivision or open space development projects since the ordinance was

adopted?

Y

N

Comments:

Clayton County - Clayton County had previously adopted a conservation subdivision ordinance. Several developments have taken advantage of the ordinance since its adoption in September

2003.

Riverdale - No comparable ordinance. Mostly favorable, but staff is concerned with allowing narrower streets and omitting curb and gutter and utilizing swales and roadside ditches. The Community Development Dept will administer this ordinance and should coordinate the revisions with the City Attorney.

Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Clayton County - Clayton County has a litter ordinance in place, but has not made the modifications recommended in the model ordinance.

Y

Y

Riverdale - Currently regulated by Chapter 50, Misc. Offenses, Art. III Littering. Staff recommends adopting the new ordinance. Ask City Attorney to determine whether to leave ordinance in this chapter or to incorporate into Chapter 30-Environment. This ordinance could be enforced by Police Department or Code Enforcement.

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II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #6-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If yes,

please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction defined its maintenance level and extent of service?

N

Y

Y

b) Have you completed a stormwater system inventory on at least 10% of your jurisdiction?

N

Y

Y

c) Have you developed an inspection and maintenance schedule for stormwater systems components for which you are

taking responsibility?

N

N

Y

d) Have you developed an emergency response strategy for threats to public safety and/or property?

N

N

e) Have you developed policies for the maintenance of private stormwater management facilities?

N

Y

N

Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Clayton County - Clayton County does have an operations and maintenance program that is largely reactionary in nature, mainly due to funding constraints. Clayton County completed a stormwater inventory pilot study and is initiating a larger scale inventory in 2004.

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Clayton County - Clayton County, CCWA, and Keep Clayton Clean and Beautiful sponsor an annual Amnesty Day to provide for collections of household hazardous wastes. The one-day

event is well publicized and well attended. The 2004-2005 event has not been scheduled to date.

Jonesboro - The city works with local organizations to sponsor collection days throughout the year.

Riverdale - We participate with Clayton County and Cities with Keep Clayton County Clean to provide this service.

Question #8-WM: Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/muncipal good housekeeping program for

stormwater management?

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Comments:

Clayton County - Clayton County inspects several municipal facilities for proper stormwater management. The facilities inspected annually include Fleet Maintenance, the Fuel Station, and

the Storage Yard. Both CCWA and T&D staff inspect the CCWA's Water Production Plants (WPP) and Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF) annually. Clayton County has a program for road

management that minimizes the impact on water quality. Clayton County has implemented stormwater control measures at the Lovejoy Landfill as required by the State solid waste permit.

Morrow - Morrow is a co-applicant with Clayton County and we work together as defined in the Stormwater Mgt. Program.

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Question #9-WM: Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If yes, please answer the

following questions.

Y

N

N

N

a) Have you developed planning maps for tracking development and water quality issues for the water supply source

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

Y

b) Have you identified watershed(s) requiring interjurisdictional cooperation for source water protection? Y

c) Have you coordinated your source water protection efforts with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans? Y

Comments:

Clayton County - Clayton County uses the WISE model for water quality protections in the drinking water supply watersheds in lieu of the limit on impervious surfaces. CCWA has

published maps that identify the buffer requirements throughout the county, as these vary based on the drinking water supply watershed criteria published by the state.

Forest Park - Handled through Clayton County Water Authority

Morrow - All watershed and water supply planning is handled by Clayton Co Water Authority and the joint planning committee of all Clayton Co. cities.

Question #10-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater Subcommittee?
a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #11-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information

and education program? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

N

N

a) Do you use materials from the Clean Water Campaign in your local program?

Y

Y

Y

b) Have you held any Clean Water Campaign workshops in your community?

Y

N

N

c) Do you perform storm drain stenciling or apply curb markers?

Y

Y

Y

d) Please describe any additional stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and education programs you

are undertaking in the comment box below.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Comments:

Clayton County - Clayton County and CCWA both participate in the Clean Water Campaign and Clayton County has taken advantage of all of the workshops held in conjunction with the Clean Water Campaign. CCWA was considered a "Distinguished Program" for Public Education by the GW&PCA. Last year, CCWA educated over 20,000 persons through the CCWA Wetlands Center, school programs, festivals and other educational opportunities. The County also recently published 30,000 newspaper inserts to educate the community specifically on stormwater issues.

Jonesboro - The Public Works Department provides Clean Water Campaign flyers, and information at several facilities and at city-sponsored functions.

Morrow - Please see attached Stormwater Mgt program. We work with Clayton Co and Clayton Co Water Authority regarding education.

Riverdale - Participate with funding with Clayton County Water Authority and with Clayton County and Cities in the Clean Water Campaign.

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IV. Funding

Question #12-WM: How does your local jurisdiction currently fund its stormwater activities? (General fund, stormwater user fees, impact fees, service fees (dedicated fees from plan review/development reviews), water/wastewater capital recover fees, or other mechanism).

Comments: Clayton County - Currently Clayton County's programs are funded by general tax revenues and CCWA's activities are funded by water and sewer user fees.

Forest Park - General Fund.

Jonesboro - Funding for stormwater activities comes from the general administration budget.

Lake City - General Fund

Morrow - General Fund.

Riverdale - General Fund.

Question #13-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you

considering this funding option?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Clayton County - Clayton County, CCWA, and the Cities within Clayton County are performing a feasibility study to determine if a stormwater utility is a good option for the County.

Jonesboro - The City and County are jointly developing a stormwater utility.

Morrow - We are currently working with Clayton Co/Clayton Co Water Authority and all cities within Clayton County on a Stormwater Utility feasibility study.

Riverdale - Investigating and completing study of feasibility for State County-wide stormwater utility with Clayton County Water Authority, Clayton County and Cities.

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Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

I. Local Plans and Wastewater Facilities

Question #1-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of your local wastewater master plan for consistency

with the District Long-term Wastewater Management Plan? Comments:

Y

N

CCWA - The MNGWPD Plan is consistent with the Water Authority's last master plan prepared in 2000.

Morrow - All Water and Sewer handled by Clayton County Water Authority.

N

N

Riverdale - All wastewater collection and treatment is under Clayton County Water Authority.

Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include

individual septic systems)?

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Clayton County - The Clayton County Sewer Use Ordinance does refer to the Department of Health regulations on private wastewater systems, but does not have a written policy. There is a

very small number of private wastewater systems in Clayton County as our sewer coverage is very comprehensive.

Morrow - All by Clayton County Water Authority.

II. Collection System Inspection and Maintenance

Question #3-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Maintenance Program? If yes, please answer the

following questions.

Y

N

N

a) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for preventive and routine maintenance?

Y

Y

b) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for right-of-way/easement maintenance? Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

N

d) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and service of all pumps and associated equipment?

Y

e) Does your jurisdiction conduct periodic cleaning of sewers and associated appurtenances? Y

f) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and maintenance of sewer and force main rights-of-way, stream

crossings, stream banks adjacent to sewers, and force mains?

Y

Comments:

CCWA - We believe that CCWA has a very progressive Collection System Inspection & Maintenance program. We have completed a CMOM document with various Standard Operating

Procedures for ongoing maintenance and inspection of the collection system. We are also completing a Sewer Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan (SEACAP) for our system which

includes a hydraulic model of the system and CIP for minimizing the potential for sewer overflows.

Morrow - All by Clayton County Water Authority.

Riverdale - All wastewater collection and treatment is under Clayton County Water Authority.

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Question #4-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Grease Management Program? If yes, please answer the following

questions.

Y

N

a) Does your jurisdiction have written methods and procedures for preventing/controlling discharges of grease from

industrial and commercial facilities?

Y

b) Does your jurisdiction have an inspection/tracking program to ensure routine inspections of grease traps, tracking of

sewer system blockages and overflows associated with grease, and investigations to identify sources causing blockages in

the sewer system?

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have a grease management training program to ensure that the community understands the

importance of reducing/eliminating grease discharges into the sewer system?

Y

Comments:

Morrow - CCWA

N

N

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

Question #5-WW: Does your local government have a written overflow emergency response program?

Y

N

N

Comments:

CCWA - The CCWA developed the Wastewater Emergency Spill Response Plan (WSERP) to insure a prompt and appropriate response to any spill, release, or diversion of wastewater from

the CCWA sanitary sewer collection system. The WSERP is designed to set basic strategic guidelines for Authority personnel and/or authorized representatives to mobilize persons, materials,

tools and equipment in order to prevent, correct, or repair any condition that has the potential to cause or contribute to a sanitary sewer overflow.

Morrow - CCWA

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

Question #6-WW: Does your local government have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If yes, please

answer the following questions.

Y

N

N

a) Does your jurisdiction have procedures for prioritizing rehabilitation work based on severity of defects, cost

effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity?

N

b) Does your jurisdiction have a schedule for sewer system rehabilitation?

N

Comments:

CCWA - Current program is primarily based on hydraulic capacity but continued improvements in inspection and system inventory are improving our rehabilitation program.

Morrow - CCWA

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

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III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #7-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have siting, design, and construction

requirements for septic tanks that supplement the existing DHR minimums?

Y

Comments:

Jonesboro - Unknown if the County currently supplements the existings DNR minimums.

Morrow - Clayton County Board of Health

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

Question #8-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have any septic tank pumping

requirements? (e.x. all septic tanks must be pumped every 5 years)

N

N

Comments:

Jonesboro - Unknown about County Board.

Morrow - Clayton County Board of Health

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

Question #9-WW: Does your local government accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide

alternative treatment locations?

Y

N

Comments:

CCWA - CCWA accepts septage at our W.B. Casey WRF.

Morrow - CCWA

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

Question #10-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Sub-

committee?

Y

N

a) If no would you like more information?

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

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Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Does your water system provide residential water audits or leakage assessments to customers?

Y

N

Comments:

CCWA - We do not perform audits inside customer homes or businesses but we do have a computer program that allows us to monitor month to month usage and identify and notify customers

of abnormal or excessive usage that could be related to leakage.

Morrow - CCWA

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

Question #2-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system have a representative on the District Technical

Water Supply Sub-committee to help evaluate and recommend water conservation measures?

Y

a) If no, would you like more information?

N

Question #3-WS: Are you implementing any other water conservation measures or programs in your community?

If yes, please tell us what those are below.

N

Comments:

Clayton County - CCWA is enforcing the statewide watering restrictions but has not implemented any additional programs at this date.

Y

N

N

N

Y

Morrow - City development guidelines address water quality. The City has also, in cooperation with CCWA, instituted a conservation buffer along Jester Creek thru Morrow to protect Rtiverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #4-WS: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District

Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan?

Y

N

Comments:

CCWA - MNGWPD Plan is consistent with the CCWA Master Plan 2000.

Morrow - CCWA

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

Question #5-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?
Comments: Morrow - CCWA

Y

N

N

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

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Question #6-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as

identified in the District Plan?

N

N

N

Comments:

CCWA - CCWA has several agreements in place with surrounding jurisdictions to provide or buy water in routine and emergency situations.

Morrow - CCWA

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #7-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system provide water conservation education programs or

materials to constituents/customers? If yes, please tell us what you provide.

Y

N

Y

Comments:

CCWA - Limited information as part of our quarterly customer newsletter and periodic news releases.

Morrow - CCWA

Riverdale - Clayton County Water Authority and Clayton County provide educational opportunities and materials.

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District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Ordinance for Post-Development Stormwater

Runoff for New Development and Redevelopment or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual or an equivalent stormwater

management technical manual and standards that support the ordinance?

Y

b) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your development review process? Y

c) Have you developed a construction inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities? N

Comments:

Powder Springs - Model Ordinance is under review at this time.

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Question #2-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions below.

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction incorporated the ordinance requirements into its development review process? Y

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your community's future floodplains in support of the

ordinance? [Local governments are to map 10% of their jurisdiction one year after adopting the model ordinance.]

Y

c) Have you coordinated your floodplain management program with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans? Y

Comments:

Acworth - The City is currently reviewing the ordinances and will be in front of board by the end of the year 2004 for approval.

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Marietta - Cobb County is in the process of remapping the floodplains for the County including the Cities. Cobb has completed over 50% of the City at this time. The City is in the process of updating our Comprehensive plan.
Powder Springs - We have a flood damage prevention ordinance. Model Ordinance is under review and consideration at this time for adoption of the Floodplain Management Section.

Question #3-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Illicit Discharge / Illegal Connection Ordinance

or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction developed an enforcement process and procedures for addressing illicit discharges and

illegal connections to the local stormwater system?

Y

b) Does your local jurisdiction have an active program for identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal

connections?

Y

Comments:

Acworth - The City is currently reviewing the ordinances and will be in front of board by the end of the year 2004 for approval.

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Powder Springs - Model Ordinance is under review and consideration at this time.

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Question #4-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Conservation Subdivision / Open Space

Development Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

a) Have you approved any conservation subdivision or open space development projects since the ordinance was

adopted?

Y

Comments:

Acworth - The City is currently reviewing the ordinances and will be in front of board by the end of the year 2004 for approval.

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?
Y Comments: Acworth - The City is currently reviewing the ordinances and will be in front of board by the end of the year 2004 for approval.

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Powder Springs - Model Ordinance is under review and consideration at this time. Our existing litter ordinance is not compatible to the Model Ordinance.

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #6-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If yes,

please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction defined its maintenance level and extent of service? Y
b) Have you completed a stormwater system inventory on at least 10% of your jurisdiction? Y
c) Have you developed an inspection and maintenance schedule for stormwater systems components for which you are

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

taking responsibility?

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

d) Have you developed an emergency response strategy for threats to public safety and/or property?

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

e) Have you developed policies for the maintenance of private stormwater management facilities?

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Acworth - The City utilizes the "Guide to Best Management Practices for Household Hazardous Waste and Radon" provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Question #8-WM: Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for

stormwater management?

N

Comments:

None.

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

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Question #9-WM: Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If yes, please answer the

following questions.

Y

a) Have you developed planning maps for tracking development and water quality issues for the water supply source

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

N

b) Have you identified watershed(s) requiring interjurisdictional cooperation for source water protection? Y

c) Have you coordinated your source water protection efforts with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans? N

Comments:

Acworth - Owned and operated by Cobb County.

Question #10-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater Subcommittee?
Y a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #11-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information

and education program? If yes, please answer the following questions. a) Do you use materials from the Clean Water Campaign in your local program?
b) Have you held any Clean Water Campaign workshops in your community?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

c) Do you perform storm drain stenciling or apply curb markers?

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

d) Please describe any additional stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and education programs you

are undertaking in the comment box below.

Comments:

Acworth - Quarterly newsletters.

Marietta - The City distributes activity booklets, fliers, door hangers, pamphlets, magnets and stickers related to our public education requirements as a Phase I MS4 permittee.

Powder Springs - Public notices are posted periodically in our local newspaper. Smyrna - PowerPoint presentation to schools and civic groups.

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IV. Funding

Question #12-WM: How does your local jurisdiction currently fund its stormwater activities? (General fund, stormwater user fees, impact fees, service fees (dedicated fees from plan review/development reviews), water/wastewater capital recover fees, or other mechanism).

Comments:
Cobb County - The Cobb County Water System funds stormwater management activities in Cobb County. Stormwater maintenance activities within dedicated ROW's are normally handled by CCDOT, which is funded by the General Fund. All other maintenance activities are funded by the Cobb County Water System. The split between Water System Enterprise funding to General Fund (DOT) fundng is roughly 80% - 20%.

Acworth - General Fund.

Austell - 1) General Fund 2) Stormwater fee (residents on water system are charged a $1 fee monthly)

Kennesaw - Currently, any activity is funded by the General Fund.

Marietta - General Fund.

Powder Springs - General Funds.

Smyrna - General Fund and Stormwater Utility Fee

Question #13-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you

considering this funding option?

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Comments:

None.

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I. Local Plans and Wastewater Facilities

Question #1-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of your local wastewater master plan for consistency

with the District Long-term Wastewater Management Plan?

Y

Comments:

N

N

Y

N

N

Acworth - Wastewater facilities are owned and operated by Cobb County.

Kennesaw - Mayor and Council have approved sale of our wastewater system to Cobb Water Dept. We are in the process of completing the sale and transferring all responsibility for wastewater to the Cobb Water Dept. This transaction is anticipated to be completed by approximately December 1, 2004. Due to the sale, we have not completed this section with the assumption that Cobb Water Dept's plans would include this system.

Marietta - All wastewater is under the jurisdiction of Marietta Water which is a division of the Marietta Board of Lights and Water. Wastewater treatment is through Cobb County Water System.

Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include

individual septic systems)?

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Acworth - N/A -- Cobb County

Marietta - All wastewater is under the jurisdiction of Marietta Water which is a division of the Marietta Board of Lights and Water. There are no private wastewater systems in this jurisdiction.

II. Collection System Inspection and Maintenance

Question #3-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Maintenance Program? If yes, please answer the

following questions. Y

a) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for preventive and routine maintenance? Y

b) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for right-of-way/easement maintenance? Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system? Y

d) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and service of all pumps and associated equipment? Y

e) Does your jurisdiction conduct periodic cleaning of sewers and associated appurtenances? Y

f) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and maintenance of sewer and force main rights-of-way, stream

crossings, stream banks adjacent to sewers, and force mains?

Y

Comments:

Acworth - N/A -- Cobb County

Marietta - All wastewater is under the jurisdiction of Marietta Water which is a division of the Marietta Board of Lights and Water.

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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Question #4-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Grease Management Program? If yes, please answer the

following questions.

Y

a) Does your jurisdiction have written methods and procedures for preventing/controlling discharges of grease from

industrial and commercial facilities?

Y

b) Does your jurisdiction have an inspection/tracking program to ensure routine inspections of grease traps, tracking of

sewer system blockages and overflows associated with grease, and investigations to identify sources causing blockages in

the sewer system?

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have a grease management training program to ensure that the community understands the

importance of reducing/eliminating grease discharges into the sewer system?

N

Comments:

Marietta - All wastewater is under the jurisdiction of Marietta Water which is a division of the Marietta Board of Lights and Water.

Smyrna - Program and Implementation Dec. 2004

Question #5-WW: Does your local government have a written overflow emergency response program?

Y

Comments:

Marietta - All wastewater is under the jurisdiction of Marietta Water which is a division of the Marietta Board of Lights and Water.

Question #6-WW: Does your local government have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If yes, please

answer the following questions.

Y

a) Does your jurisdiction have procedures for prioritizing rehabilitation work based on severity of defects, cost

effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity?

Y

b) Does your jurisdiction have a schedule for sewer system rehabilitation?

N

Comments:

Marietta - All wastewater is under the jurisdiction of Marietta Water which is a division of the Marietta Board of Lights and Water.

III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #7-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have siting, design, and construction

requirements for septic tanks that supplement the existing DHR minimums?

Y

Comments:

Marietta - Marietta Water and the Cobb-Douglas Board of Health regulate septic systems in Marietta.

Powder Springs - Don't know.

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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Question #8-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have any septic tank pumping

requirements? (ex. all septic tanks must be pumped every 5 years)

N

Comments:

Acworth - N/A -- Cobb County

Marietta - Marietta Water and the Cobb-Douglas Board of Health regulate septic systems in Marietta.

Powder Springs - Don't know.

Question #9-WW: Does your local government accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide

alternative treatment locations?

Y

Comments:

Marietta - Cobb Water System operates all of the sewer treatmet facilities in Cobb County.

Powder Springs - We do not have any wastewater treatment facilities. Cobb County provides this service.

Smyrna - Does not apply.

Question #10-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Sub-

committee?

Y

a) If no would you like more information?

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

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Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Does your water system provide residential water audits or leakage assessments to customers?

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Cobb/Marietta WA - No retail, regional wholesaler.

Acworth - N/A -- Cobb County

Marietta - All water distribution is under the jurisdiction of Marietta Water which is a division of the Marietta Board of Lights and Water.

Question #2-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system have a representative on the District Technical

Water Supply Sub-committee to help evaluate and recommend water conservation measures? a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Question #3-WS: Are you implementing any other water conservation measures or programs in your community?

If yes, please tell us what those are below. Comments:

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Cobb County - Conservation pricing; xeriscape support; water garden demo project. Cobb/Marietta WA - Extensive utilization of waterSmart public education program as recognized by Governor's office proclamations for five consecutive years. Numerous collaterals distributed to wholesale customers.

Marietta - State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources Drought Management Plan has been adopted by the Marietta Board of Lights and Water and made effective August 1, 2004.

Powder Springs - Plumbing codes provide water conservation fixture requirements.

II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #4-WS: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District

Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan?

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Comments:

Cobb/Marietta WA - Modifying existing current capital improvement plan to accommodate District plan.

Acworth - N/A - Cobb County

Marietta - The Cobb-Marietta Water Authority operates all water treatment facilities for Marietta.

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Question #5-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Comments:

Cobb/Marietta WA - Interconnections with multiple surrounding jurisdictions in addition to completing risk assessment analysis and implementing risk management plan.

Austell - In process of development.

Powder Springs - Cobb-Marietta Water Authority provides our water supply.

Smyrna - Comp. By Dec 2004 revised.

Question #6-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as

identified in the District Plan?

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Cobb/Marietta WA - Continuing with development of Hickory Log Creek Reservoir with the City of Canton in Cherokee County, maintaining long-term water supply contracts with customers as

identified in plan. Continuing dialogue with Corps of Engineers to develop additional allocation from both Lanier/Chattahoochee and Allatoona. Participant in the SeFPC mediation settlement

agreement.

Marietta - The Cobb-Marietta Water Authourity operates all water treatment facilities for Marietta supplying potable water to Cobb County and the surrounding area.

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #7-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system provide water conservation education programs or

materials to constituents/customers? If yes, please tell us what you provide.

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Comments:

Cobb County - Xeriscape support; Water Conservation Coordinator position created as of Oct 1, 2004.

Cobb/Marietta WA - As previously mentioned, WaterSmart collaterals to wholesale customers, and numerous presentations to civic, homeowner's groups of the customers we serve. Continue to maintain waterSmart.net website, local school contests as well Clean Water Campaign partner.

Austell - Materials for waterSmart

Marietta - Marietta Water has a Partners in Education program, provides conservation information to customers through "bill stuffers," sponsors Clean Water Week each October where conservation matters are discussed or literature made available, local media is used to explain the Drought Management Plan, and employees of Marietta Water monitor all outside watering issuing warnings to consumers not complying with the Plan.

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District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Ordinance for Post-Development Stormwater

Runoff for New Development and Redevelopment or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual or an equivalent stormwater

management technical manual and standards that support the ordinance?

N

Y

N

b) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your development review process?

N

Y

N

c) Have you developed a construction inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities? N

Y

N

Comments:

Coweta County - This jurisdiction has until April 2005 to adopt.

Grantville - We currently have a Watershed Mngt plan in review for adoption in near future.

Newnan - Plan to adopt in early 2005.

Sharpsburg - We currently have a moratorium on building permits and rezoning applications to allow us the time necessary to complete a new town master plan, new comprehensive plan and development ordinances. It is our intention to adopt and implement the model ordinances as provided for by the MNGWPD.

Question #2-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions below.

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction incorporated the ordinance requirements into its development review process? N

Y

N

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your community's future floodplains in support of the

ordinance? [Local governments are to map 10% of their jurisdiction one year after adopting the model ordinance.]

N

Y

N

c) Have you coordinated your floodplain management program with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans? N

Y

N

Comments:

Coweta County - Not required until April 2005

Newnan - Plan to adopt in early 2005.

Sharpsburg - We currently have a moratorium on building permits and rezoning applications to allow us the time necessary to complete a new town master plan, new comprehensive plan and development ordinances. It is our intention to adopt and implement the model ordinances as provided for by the MNGWPD.

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Question #3-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Illicit Discharge / Illegal Connection Ordinance

or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction developed an enforcement process and procedures for addressing illicit discharges and

illegal connections to the local stormwater system?

N

Y

Y

b) Does your local jurisdiction have an active program for identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal

connections?

N

Y

N

Comments:

Coweta County - Due April 2005 Newnan - Plan to adopt in late 2004.

Sharpsburg - We currently have a moratorium on building permits and rezoning applications to allow us the time necessary to complete a new town master plan, new comprehensive plan and development ordinances. It is our intention to adopt and implement the model ordinances as provided for by the MNGWPD.

Question #4-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Conservation Subdivision / Open Space

Development Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

a) Have you approved any conservation subdivision or open space development projects since the ordinance was

adopted?

N

Y

N

Comments:

Coweta County - The conservation/open space ordinance is recommended as a tool for water quality, which a local government may wish to acknowledge. Conservation Subdivisions are currently under review.

Newnan - Plan to adopt in late 2004.

Sharpsburg - We currently have a moratorium on building permits and rezoning applications to allow us the time necessary to complete a new town master plan, new comprehensive plan and development ordinances. It is our intention to adopt and implement the model ordinances as provided for by the MNGWPD.

Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Coweta County - Due April 2005

Newnan - Plan to adopt in late 2004.

Sharpsburg - Our ordinance was adopted on July 19, 2004.

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II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #6-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If yes,

please answer the following questions.

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction defined its maintenance level and extent of service?

N

N

N

b) Have you completed a stormwater system inventory on at least 10% of your jurisdiction?

Y

N

N

c) Have you developed an inspection and maintenance schedule for stormwater systems components for which you are

taking responsibility?

N

N

N

d) Have you developed an emergency response strategy for threats to public safety and/or property?

Y

N

N

e) Have you developed policies for the maintenance of private stormwater management facilities?

N

Y

N

Comments:

Coweta County - In the process of implementing a complete maintenance program.

Newnan - Plan to implement as part of the Stormwater Management Program.

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

None.

Question #8-WM: Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for stormwater management?
Comments:

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Coweta County - In the process of implementing a program. Some services are being provided.

Newnan - Plan to implement as part of the Stormwater Management Program.

Question #9-WM: Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If yes, please answer

the following questions.

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

a) Have you developed planning maps for tracking development and water quality issues for the water supply source

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

N

N

Y

Y

N

b) Have you identified watershed(s) requiring interjurisdictional cooperation for source water protection?

Y

N

Y

N

Y

c) Have you coordinated your source water protection efforts with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans?

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Coweta County - Item C is being included with the current amendments and updates.

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Question #10-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater

Subcommittee?

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

a) If no, would you like more information?

N

Y

N

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #11-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public

information and education program? If yes, please answer the following questions.

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

a) Do you use materials from the Clean Water Campaign in your local program?

Y

N

N

b) Have you held any Clean Water Campaign workshops in your community?

N

N

N

c) Do you perform storm drain stenciling or apply curb markers?

Y

N

N

d) Please describe any additional stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and education programs you

are undertaking in the comment box below.

Comments:

Coweta County - Rivers Alive: Stream Assessments, shoreline clean - up; Adopt - a - Stream: Water monitoring; WaterWise: Master Gardener Program/Xeriscaping/runoff/etc.; Project Wet: 5th grade, once a month.

Newnan - Plan to implement as part of the Stormwater Management Program.

IV. Funding
Question #12-WM: How does your local jurisdiction currently fund its stormwater activities? (General fund, stormwater user fees, impact fees, service fees (dedicated fees from plan review/development reviews), water/wastewater capital recover fees, or other mechanism).
Comments: Coweta County - Stormwater activities are currently funded through the General Fund. Grantville - General Fund. Haralson - No activities required to date. If there were, they would be paid for from the General Fund. Senoia - General Funds. Sharpsburg - Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax
Question #13-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option?
Comments: City of Newnan - Have begun to look at this option, but have not made a decision.
Coweta County - We are considering the options in making a determination.

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

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Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

I. Local Plans and Wastewater Facilities

Question #1-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of your local wastewater master plan for

consistency with the District Long-term Wastewater Management Plan?

N

Comments:

Coweta County - Making plans to conduct reviews.

Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include individual septic systems)?
Y Comments:

Newnan Utilities - City/Zoning ordinances do not allow private wastewater systems.

II. Collection System Inspection and Maintenance

Question #3-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Maintenance Program? If yes, please answer the

following questions. Y

a) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for preventive and routine maintenance? Y

b) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for right-of-way/easement maintenance? Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system? Y

d) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and service of all pumps and associated equipment? Y

e) Does your jurisdiction conduct periodic cleaning of sewers and associated appurtenances? Y

f) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection and maintenance of sewer and force main rights-of-way, stream

crossings, stream banks adjacent to sewers, and force mains?

Y

Comments:

None.

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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Question #4-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Grease Management Program? If yes, please answer the

following questions.

Y

a) Does your jurisdiction have written methods and procedures for preventing/controlling discharges of grease from

industrial and commercial facilities?

Y

b) Does your jurisdiction have an inspection/tracking program to ensure routine inspections of grease traps, tracking of

sewer system blockages and overflows associated with grease, and investigations to identify sources causing blockages in

the sewer system?

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have a grease management training program to ensure that the community understands the

importance of reducing/eliminating grease discharges into the sewer system?

N

Comments:

Coweta County - Functions included in Sewer Use Ordinance for Coweta County.

Newnan Utilities - Our grease management program is managed by us. We pump the traps and bill the user. We have an ordinance in place.

Question #5-WW: Does your local government have a written overflow emergency response program?

Y

Comments:

None.

N

N

N

N N

N

N

Question #6-WW: Does your local government have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If yes, please

answer the following questions.

Y

N

N

a) Does your jurisdiction have procedures for prioritizing rehabilitation work based on severity of defects, cost

effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity?

Y

N

b) Does your jurisdiction have a schedule for sewer system rehabilitation?

N

N

Comments:

Newnan Utilities - We do not have a rehabilitation program. However, we do upgrade our system on an as needed basis based upon capacity and we do monitor sewer capacity.

Senoia - Upgrading sewer system at this time.

III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #7-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have siting, design, and construction

requirements for septic tanks that supplement the existing DHR minimums?

Y

Comments:

Coweta County - Additional soil data is required.

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Y Y

Y

Y

Y

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Question #8-WW: Does your local government or County Board of Health have any septic tank pumping

requirements? (ex. all septic tanks must be pumped every 5 years)

N

Comments:

None.

Question #9-WW: Does your local government accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide

alternative treatment locations?

N

Comments:

None.

Question #10-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Sub-

committee?

N

a) If no would you like more information?

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

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Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Does your water system provide residential water audits or leakage assessments to customers?
Y Comments:

Coweta County - On request.

Newnan Utilities - Upon request we will evaluate bills based upon historical usage, and we will test flow at meters.

Sharpsburg - Water services provided by Turin Water System thru an intergovernmental agreement.

Question #2-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system have a representative on the District Technical

Water Supply Sub-committee to help evaluate and recommend water conservation measures?

N

a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

Question #3-WS: Are you implementing any other water conservation measures or programs in your

community? If yes, please tell us what those are below.

Y

Comments:

Coweta County - Message on water bills; rate structure provides incentive.

Newnan Utilities - We started last year to modify our rates to conservation pricing.

II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #4-WS: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District

Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #5-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #6-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as identified in the District Plan?
Y Comments:

Haralson - Yes, we work with Coweta County.

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

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III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #7-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system provide water conservation education programs or

materials to constituents/customers? If yes, please tell us what you provide.

N

Comments:

N

N

Y

Y

N

Coweta County - Working on introduction of Water Sourcebook Series throughout the Coweta County School System; also working with other departments to rollout educational information to all customers regarding conservation. Newnan Utilities - Our web site has links to the state water conservation web sites.

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District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Ordinance for Post-Development Stormwater

Runoff for New Development and Redevelopment or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

a) Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual or an equivalent stormwater

Y

N

Y

Y

management technical manual and standards that support the ordinance? b) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your development review process?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

c) Have you developed a construction inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities?

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

DeKalb County - Note - 1: The adoption of the Model Ordinance is being reviewed by the County Law Department and will go to the Board of Commissioners before the end of 2004.

Doraville - DeKalb County and Doraville work together on this.

Stone Mountain - The City of Stone Mountain has a Stormwater Ordinance.

Question #2-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions below.

N

Y

N

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction incorporated the ordinance requirements into its development review process?

Y

Y

Y

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your community's future floodplains in support of the

ordinance? [Local governments are to map 10% of their jurisdiction one year after adopting the model ordinance.]

Y

Y

Y

c) Have you coordinated your floodplain management program with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans?

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

DeKalb County - The adoption of the Model Ordinance is being reviewed by the County Law Department and will go to the Board of Commissioners before the end of 2004.

Doraville - Site reviews from DeKalb site development.

Stone Mountain - Part of the City of Stone Mountain Environment and Land Development Ordinance.

Question #3-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Illicit Discharge / Illegal Connection Ordinance

or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

N

N

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction developed an enforcement process and procedures for addressing illicit discharges and

illegal connections to the local stormwater system?

Y

Y

b) Does your local jurisdiction have an active program for identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal

connections?

Y

N

Comments:

DeKalb County - The adoption of the Model Ordinance is being reviewed by the County Law Department and will go to the Board of Commissioners before the end of 2004.

Doraville - Handled by DeKalb County.

Stone Mountain - The City of Stone Mountain has adopted the Stormwater Quality Management code of DeKalb County, GA.

N

N

N

N

Y

N Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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Question #4-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Conservation Subdivision / Open Space

Development Ordinance or equivalent? If yes, please answer the following questions.

N

a) Have you approved any conservation subdivision or open space development projects since the ordinance was

N

N

Y

N

adopted?

N

N

N

Comments:

DeKalb County - The adoption of the Model Ordinance is being reviewed by the County Law Department and will go to the Board of Commissioners before the end of 2004.

Stone Mountain - The City of Stone Mountain has an Environment and Land Development Ordinance.

Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?

Y

Comments:

DeKalb County - Board of Commissioners approved this Ordinance on September 28, 2004

Y

N

Y

N

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #6-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If yes,

please answer the following questions.

Y

N

Y

a) Has your local jurisdiction defined its maintenance level and extent of service?

Y

Y

Y

b) Have you completed a stormwater system inventory on at least 10% of your jurisdiction?

N

N

Y

c) Have you developed an inspection and maintenance schedule for stormwater systems components for which you are

taking responsibility?

Y

Y

Y

d) Have you developed an emergency response strategy for threats to public safety and/or property?

Y

Y

N

e) Have you developed policies for the maintenance of private stormwater management facilities?

N

N

Y

Comments:

DeKalb County - Item 6B: This issue is to be addressed under funds received from newly enacted Stormwater Utility Fee.

Doraville - The City is working on this in conjunction with DeKalb Co.

Stone Mountain - The City of Stone Mountain is a Co-applicant with DeKalb County, GA stormwater management program.

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

None.

Question #8-WM: Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for

stormwater management?

Y

N

N

Comments:

None.

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

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Question #9-WM: Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If yes, please answer

the following questions.

N

a) Have you developed planning maps for tracking development and water quality issues for the water supply source

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

b) Have you identified watershed(s) requiring interjurisdictional cooperation for source water protection?

c) Have you coordinated your source water protection efforts with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans?

Comments:

None.

Question #10-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater

Subcommittee?

Y

a) If no, would you like more information?