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

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N

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Y

Y

N

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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?

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? Y

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:

DeKalb County - In addition, DeKalb County monitors businesses to detect and eliminate pollution through inspectors and public education.

Doraville - City assists DeKalb Co. in stenciling.

Stone Mountain - Education of stormwater pollution is part of the DeKalb County stormwater management program.

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

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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: DeKalb County - DeKalb County has implemented its Stormwater Utility Fee. Chamblee - Currently General Fund. However, we are co - permitees with DeKalb County who has this year formed a storm water utility. They have notified us that we must now also form a utility to maintain our co - permitee status. The City Council has to adopt an ordinance and sign an agreement with the County before 12/31/04 or DeKalb will no long maintain their system within the City limits.

Clarkston - General Fund.

Decatur - Stormwater User Fees.

Pine Lake - General Fund.

Stone Mountain - The funding for stormwater activities is part of the annual budget for Public Works Department and Economic Development.

Question #13-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option?
Comments: DeKalb County - N/A

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Chamblee - Currently General Fund. However, we are co - permitees with DeKalb County who has this year formed a storm water utility. They have notified us that we must now also form a utility to maintain our co - permitee status. The City Council has to adopt an ordinance and sign an agreement with the County before 12/31/04 or DeKalb will no long maintain their system within the City limits.

Stone Mountain - The City of Stone Mountain is looking into joining with DeKalb County stormwater utility program.

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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

Comments:

N

N

N

N

Decatur - Wastewater plan done by DeKalb County.

Stone Mountain - The wastewater systems are the property of DeKalb County, GA. Plans, inspection, maintenance and emergency response are the responsibility of DeKalb County dept of water and sewer.

Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include individual septic systems)?
N Comments: Decatur - No such systems exist in the City. Doraville - DeKalb County Health Dept.

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:

Doraville - Handled by DeKalb County Water and Sewer.

Stone Mountain - The sewer systems are property of DeKalb County, GA.

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

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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?

Y

Comments:

Decatur - DeKalb County handles this item.

Stone Mountain - The wastewater systems are property of DeKalb County, GA.

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

Comments:

Stone Mountain - The watewater systems are property of DeKalb County, GA.

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?

Y

Comments:

Decatur - This task is handled by DeKalb County.

Stone Mountain - The sewer systems are property of DeKalb County, GA.

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:

Decatur - The DeKalb County Board of Health handles this task within the City of Decatur.

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:

Decatur - The DeKalb County Board of Health handles this task within the City of Decatur.

Stone Mountain - The City of Stone Mountain code of ordinances section 22-2. Use of public sewers required.

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N

Y

N N

N

N

N

N

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N

N

N

N N

N

Y

N

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

alternative treatment locations?

Y

Comments:

Decatur - No wastewater treatment plants located in the City.

Stone Mountain - Wastewater facilities are the property of DeKalb County, GA. No wastewater facilities within the City of Stone Mountain.

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?

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

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? N
Comments:

Decatur - The City does not have a separate water system. This item is handled by DeKalb County.

Doraville - DeKalb Water and Sewer.

Stone Mountain - The water systems are property of DeKalb County, GA and the responsibility of the DeKalb County dept of water and sewer.

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?

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:

Stone Mountain - The water systems are property of DeKalb County.

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:

Decatur - This item is handled by DeKalb County.

Stone Mountain - The water systems are property of DeKalb County.

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

Y

Comments:

Decatur - This item is handled by DeKalb County.

Stone Mountain - The water systems are property of DeKalb County.

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

identified in the District Plan? Y

Comments:

Decatur - This item is handled by DeKalb County.

Stone Mountain - The water systems are property of DeKalb County.

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

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.

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

DeKalb County - 1. Bill Stuffers; 2. Web site, promoted in the public schools; 3. Educational materials provided to schools; 4. Xeriscape landscaping brochures provided through Cooperative Extension Service.

Decatur - This item is handled by DeKalb County.

Stone Mountain - The water systems are property of DeKalb County.

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Douglas County DDCWSA Douglasville Villa Rica

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?
Comments: None.

Y

N

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

Y

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

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

N

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

Comments:

DDCWSA - c) not applicable City and County are developing plans at this time.

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

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

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

connections?

N

Comments:

None.

*Stormwater Management in Douglas County and the City of Douglasville is handled by Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (DDCWSA)

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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

Y

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

Comments:

DDCWSA - not applicable for WSA's. County currently developing standards.

Villa Rica - The City currently has a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning which was intended to preserve greenspace and encourage development that would benefit the environment. The majority of new residential developments are PUDs. The City is currently re-writing the Unified Development Codes, and plans to adopt an ordinance equivalent to the model ordinance.

Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?
Comments: None.

N

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.
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?
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?
e) Have you developed policies for the maintenance of private stormwater management facilities?
Comments: None.
Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?
Comments: None.

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

*Stormwater Management in Douglas County and the City of Douglasville is handled by Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (DDCWSA)

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

stormwater management? Comments:

Y

Y

DDCWSA - WSA has program. City and County in progress.

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

following questions. 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:

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

None.

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

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

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? N

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

are undertaking in the comment box below.

Comments:

DDCWSA - WSA is negotiating with the school system to provide water and stormwater educational programs in the middle schools. Cost to be borne by WSA.

*Stormwater Management in Douglas County and the City of Douglasville is handled by Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (DDCWSA)

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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: DDCWSA - Stormwater fee of $4 per month per eru. being charged. Villa Rica - Stormwater activities are currently funded by 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: None.
*Stormwater Management in Douglas County and the City of Douglasville is handled by Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (DDCWSA)

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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

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

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

Y

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

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

Y

Comments:

Villa Rica - The City has recently completed a modeling system of the sewer system, however it is not an inventory of the entire system at this point, only the trunk lines.

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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:

None.

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

Y

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

N

N N

Villa Rica - The City plans to develop a capital improvements 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

Y

Comments:

None.

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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: None.
Question #9-WW: Does your local government accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide alternative treatment locations?
Comments: None.
Question #10-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Subcommittee?
a) If no would you like more information?

Y

Y

Y

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?
N Comments:

Villa Rica - The Villa Rica Water Supply System is in Carroll County, and is not in the district. This answer applies to all questions below.

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?

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:

None.

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:

None.

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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.

Y

Comments:

None.

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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

Y

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?

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?

Y

Comments:

Fayette County - The model ordinance is currently being reviewed and we expect to adopt the ordinance in late 2004 or early 2005. Fayetteville - Scheduled for adoption in 2004. Woolsey** - This and the following questions are answered "NO" as Woolsey has an agreement w/Fayette County to provide these services on our behalf and we subscribe to their planning.

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

Y

Y

N

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.]

N

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Fayette County - Fayette County's existing Floodplain Management and Watershed Protection ordinances provide protective measures equivalent to the model Floodplain Management/Flood

Damage Prevention ordinance. Our current ordinances have helped the unincorporated County receive a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP Community Rating System (CRS) score of

seven; the County's Flood Plain Rates Maps were updated in 1996.

Brooks - The Town has adopted an ordinance titled: "Soil Erosion and Sediment Control". Woolsey** - This and the following questions are answered "NO" as Woolsey has an agreement w/Fayette County to provide these services on our behalf and we subscribe to their planning.

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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

Y

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?

Y

Y

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

connections?

Y

N

Comments:

Fayette County - The model ordinance is currently being reviewed and we expect to adopt the ordinance in late 2004 or early 2005.

Fayetteville - Inspecting on a complaint basis now. Starting dry weather screening program in 2005.

Woolsey** - This and the following questions are answered "NO" as Woolsey has an agreement w/Fayette County to provide these services on our behalf and we subscribe to their planning.

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

N

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Fayette County - Fayette County's existing Zoning Ordinance contains provisions for conservation subdivisions (adopted 12/05/01). The existing ordinance is being reviewed and compared to the

model ordinance to determine if any changes are appropriate.

Fayetteville - We currently have a PUD ordinance with open space requirements, similar to but not equivalent to the Conservation Subdivision Ordinance. Revised ordinance to be adopted by

April 1, 2005. Recently approved developments probably meet requirements of model Conservation Subdivision Ordinance.

Woolsey** - This and the following questions are answered "NO" as Woolsey has an agreement w/Fayette County to provide these services on our behalf and we subscribe to their planning.

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

Y

N

N

Y

N

Comments:

Fayette County - Fayette County has an existing Litter Control Ordinance that is equivalent to the model ordinance.

Fayetteville - Scheduled for adoption by April 1, 2005

Woolsey** - This and the following questions are answered "NO" as Woolsey has an agreement w/Fayette County to provide these services on our behalf and we subscribe to their planning.

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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

Y

Y

N

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

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?

Y

Y

Y

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

N

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Fayetteville - Formal inspection and maintenance schedule to be developed as part of NPDES Phase II BMP.

Woolsey** - This and the following questions are answered "NO" as Woolsey has an agreement w/Fayette County to provide these services on our behalf and we subscribe to their planning.

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?
Comments: None.
Question #8-WM: Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for stormwater management?
Comments: Fayette County - The program is under development. Fayetteville - To be developed as part of an NPDES Phase II BMP.

N

N

N

N

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.

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

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Fayette County - Conducted a joint watershed survey with adjacent Clayton County Water Authority in the Flint River Watershed north of our Flint River Intake.

Fayetteville - a) Mapping started as part of GIS system. Water quality information will be added in the future.
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

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

Y

N

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

Y

N

Y

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

N

N

Y

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

N

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:

Fayette County - Public education programs are implemented through the County's Extension Service. The stormwater/nonpoint source pollution programs are built upon existing outreach programs, including water conservation, septic system maintenance, water resources, etc.

Fayetteville - NPDES Phase II BMPs include stormwater web page, schools will teach Water Sourcebook program, stormwater utility bill stuffers, and storm drain stenciling.

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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:

Fayette County - General Fund.

Fayetteville - Stormwater utility fees, general fund.

Peachtree City - 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

N

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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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

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Fayette County - Fayette County does not have any wastewater treatment facilities.

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:

Fayette County - Only residential community septic system currently addressed.

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.

N

N

Y

Y

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

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

Y

Comments:

Fayetteville - We cut grass and remove debris on rights of way and easements, but there is no formal schedule of procedures.

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

following questions.

N

N

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

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

N

N

Comments:

Fayetteville - c) We will consider using bill stuffers with utility bills for this.

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

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Fayette County - The plan includes Clayton County Water Authority, City of Fayetteville Water and Sewer Dept and Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority.

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

answer the following questions.

N

N

Y

N

N

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?

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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

N

N

Y

Comments:

Fayette County - Upon request, our Department provides a performance evaluation of existing on - site sewage management systems. Park of the evaluation process (as defined in Section L of the current state sewage regulation manual) includes requesting the septic tank to be pumped if the system exceeds five years of age.

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

alternative treatment locations?

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Fayette County - Currently the Peachtree City Water and Sewer Authority accepts septage through an agreement with Fayette County. The City of Fayetteville does not accept septage.

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

committee?

Y

N

N

N

a) If no would you like more information?

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?

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Fayette County - The Water System has field customer service representatives to assist residents.

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

N

Y

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.

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Brooks - Uses state watering restrictions.

Fayetteville - Watering Restrictions.

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

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

Y

N

Brooks - The Town has an emergency plan with Fayette County to supply water if the Town's system goes out.

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

identified in the District Plan?

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Fayette County - The Water System has contracts with the City of Fayetteville and the Town of Brooks for wholesale water. The Water System has joint connections with the Clayton County Water Authority. The Water System has three connections to purchase water from the City of Atlanta.

Fayetteville - We currently have a master plan in place for all jurisdictions in Fayette County that was adopted several years ago.

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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.

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Fayette County - We have used mail stuffers, brochures and Consumer Confidence Reports.

Fayetteville - Conservations brochures, plant tours

Brooks - Customers are notified of water use restrictions included in water bills.

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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

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?

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

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

Y

N

Comments:

Forsyth County - We have initiated an inspection program of stormwater detention ponds at a rate of twenty percent annually. As additional post - development stormwater control facilities for water quality are constructed, they will be incorporated into the existing inspection program as well.

Cumming - The City has adopted similar requirements and incorporated these subjects into our development ordinance under the Planning and Zoning Department.

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

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

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?

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Forsyth County - Funding requests for beginning a future floodplain mapping program have been submitted as part of the 2005 budget. At this time, the 2005 budget has

not been finalized.

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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

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

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County - Forsyth County has had an existing Ordinance equivalent to the Model Illicit Discharge / Illegal Connection Ordinance for several years. We continue to conduct inspections as part of a program to identify potential illicit discharges and illegal connections.

Cumming - The city has not adopted the Model Ordinance, but has incorporated most of the Model Ordinance into our Development Ordinance. The City is an MS4, and has been required to developed an illicit connection identification program.

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

Y

N

Y

N

None.

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

Y

N

Forsyth County - Forsyth County has an existing Ordinance equivalent to the Model Litter Control Ordinance.

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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

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

Y

N

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

Y

N

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

Y

N

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

Y

N

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

Y

N

Comments:

None.

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?
Comments: None.

Y

N

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

Comments: None.

Y

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.

Y

N

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

jurisdiction?

Y

N

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

Y

N

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

Y

N

Comments:

Fayette County - Big Creek is a small water supply watershed in Forsyth County. We are an active participant in the Big Creek Initiative, a multi jurisdictional group that focuses on water quality issues within the watershed. We are guided by the Big Creek Watershed Assessment.

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

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

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

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

comment box below.

Comments:

Forsyth County - As part of Forsyth County's MS4 program, a Rivers Alive event was held in October of 2003. In addition, numerous newspaper articles have been published in Forsyth County papers. Forsyth County's Solid Waste Division has also published "A Guide to Forsyth County's Recycling Program."

Cumming - The annual City of Cumming Country Fair and Festival will be held from October 7 - October 17, 2004 and the City will have a Storm Water Booth at the fair In addition, the City utilizes its Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to educate the public about water and storm water issues.

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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: Forsyth County - Stormwater activities in Forsyth County are funded by tax revenues from the general fund.

Cumming - For those activities involving the Department of Utilities employees (i.e. wastewater laboratory) the money comes from the Water Fund. For all other activities (Planning and Zoning employee) the money comes from the General Fund. Otherwise, the City considers these requirements to be "UNFUNDED MANDATES".

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

option?

N

N

Comments:

None.

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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: None.
Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include individual septic systems)?
Comments: Forsyth County - The Unified Development Code prohibits some private facilities.
Cumming - Private Wastewater Systems are prohibited.

Y

N

Y

Y

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

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

Y

N

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

Y

N

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:

Cumming - The City has an elaborate and successful pumping station maintenance program. All other activities are conducted on an as - needed basis.

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

N

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?

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County - We have budgeted a new position for 2005-a Pretreatment Inspector. This person will be responsible for implemented and monitoring a pretreatment program.

Cumming - The City's grease interceptor inspection and enforcement program is very aggressive and successful.

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

Y

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

N

Y

N

Y

N

Cumming - Most of the City's sewer system is new.

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: Cumming - This is not applicable to the city.

N

N

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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

None.

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

locations? Comments:

N

Y

Cumming - The City charges $0.15 per gallon. A typical 2500 gallon septic truck costs the hauler $375 to dump. This is an excellent deterrent.

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

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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 Comments: Cumming - This is an unreasonable requirement and unfunded mandate.
Question #2-WS: Does your jurisdiction and/or water system have a representative on the District Technical Water Supply Subcommittee to help evaluate and recommend water conservation measures?
Y a) If no, would you like more information?

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:

Forsyth County - We are currently working with an Engineering firm on a rate study for a conservation rating.

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:

Forsyth County - Forsyth County is aware of the MNGWPD's plans and is taking steps to comply.

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?
N Comments:

Forsyth County - Forsyth County is working with jurisdictions outside the Metro region.

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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: Forsyth County - There are several links to conservation websites from our homepage.

Y

N

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Fulton County Alpharetta Atlanta
College Park East Point Fairburn Hapeville
Mountain Park Palmetto Roswell Union City

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

Comments:

Fairburn - Inspection program implementation to coincide with Stormwater Utility Implementation.

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

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Fairburn - Target: Dec. 31, 2004 Roswell - The current ordinance is equivalent except for the future flood plain. We are scheduled to fly current aerial topography this winter in support of the future flood plain mapping.

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

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

connections?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Fairburn - Target: Dec. 31, 2004

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

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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

adopted?

N

Comments:

N

N

N

N

N

Fairburn - Target: Dec. 31, 2004

Mountain Park - The City is too small for subdivisions, so the question is not applicable.

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Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?
Comments: Fairburn - Target: Dec. 31, 2004

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

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

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

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

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

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

taking responsibility?

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

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

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

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

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Comments:

Fairburn - Policies and procedures are in development or have been defined in our SWMP/NPDES I compliance documentation.

Hapeville - The emergency response plan is being prepared as part of the Homeland Security Act requirements. As in most small towns the Fire Dept. is the first responder unit with the Public Service Dept. having 24/7 on call personnel available.

Mountain Park - The City has no commercial businesses, so the question is not applicable.

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

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Alpharetta - We will be partnering to hold an amnesty pesticide collection on October 19, 2004. On September 25, 2004 we had an amnesty computer/electronics recycling day. Cell phones and inkjet cartridge collection is a

new program that will begin in October of 2004. On March 26th and 27th of 2004 we collected 38,000 lbs. of computers.

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

stormwater management? Comments:

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

Fairburn - Site - specific SWP# for municipal facilities.

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

following questions. 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:

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Fairburn - All water is purchased from Atlanta.

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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

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

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?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

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

are undertaking in the comment box below.

Comments:

Alpharetta - Enviroscope demonstrations are presented in K - 12 classroom settings. Materials are distributed to the public and targeted commercial businesses. Rivers Alive and Arbor Day events include activities and

information to the public. We also hold various workshops throughout the year.

Atlanta - Adopt - a - Stream/Rivers Alive, provided grant to Project WET to create the Urban Watershed Curriculum, provided grant to National Wildlife Federation to build schoolyard habitats which protect stormwater, developing a Greenway Registry for owners of greenway property, produced a stormwater video for our 4 kiosks (one is at Fernbank), Captain Clean Stream appearances, play CWC videos on Channel 26, participate in Ga Children's Water Festival, assisted with GWPCA's Cool Waters Workshop for teachers, and providing in - kind service for production of "Life on the Water's Edge" brochure.

East Point - Education provided to the public by door to door advertising with leaflets and doorhangers.

Fairburn - City newsletter, city cable access channel will list the appropriate agencies to call regarding water quality violation.

Hapeville - Informational booths are setup at several local festivals during the year. Materials are distributed and available at various locations, including City Hall and the Community Services Building.

Mountain Park - The city has no schools in our municipality, so the question does not apply.

Roswell - Enviroscape presentations (84 students and 13 adults), nps education (activities and displays) at Rivers Alive (400+ participants), Adopt - a - Stream training of new volunteers (25 adults), Storm drain stenciling (42 participants), Project WET Training (14 adults)

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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: Fulton County - General Fund. Alpharetta - Through general operating budget funds. Atlanta - Combination of general fund and water/sewer fees College Park - General Fund East Point - General Funds. Fairburn - General Fund.

Hapeville - Water and Sewer budget.

Mountain Park - General or Enterprise funds.

Palmetto - General Fund

Roswell - General Fund

Union City - 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

Y

Comments:

Atlanta - Planning for a stormwater utility within the next 3 years.

College Park - Planning to attend the CDM conference at the Georgia International Convention Center on November 16, 2004.

East Point - Currently in implementation stages.

Fairburn - Target: July 2005

Mountain Park - The City has no commercial businesses, so the question is not applicable.

Y

Y

N

N

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?

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Alpharetta - All sanitary sewer systems within the City of Alpharetta are owned and maintained by Fulton County. Fulton County Health Dept regulates septic tanks.

Mountain Park - The city has no commercial businesses in our municipality, only residential houses on Fulton County sewer or septic systems.

Roswell - Wastewater treatment and collection system is under the jurisdiction of Fulton County.

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

individual septic systems)?

Y

Comments:

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Mountain Park - Same answer to Question #1-WW above.

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? N
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:

East Point - Remediation and Maintenance issues are currently being discussed/addressed for proposed Program.

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Fairburn - The City will have a GIS map of water and sewer infrastructure completed by December 31, 2004. TV inspections of the system are planned for FY2005 and will drive the capital improvements for a local bond program for these projects.

Hapeville - Item D. The City of Hapeville, GA does not have any lift stations or pumps. Our system is 100% gravity flow.

Mountain Park - Same answer to Question #1-WW above.

Roswell - All sanitary sewers are owned and maintained by Fulton County.

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Fulton County Alpharetta Atlanta
College Park East Point Fairburn Hapeville
Mountain Park Palmetto Roswell Union City

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?

Y

Comments:

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Fairburn - Fulton County

Mountain Park - The city has no commercial businesses in our municipality, only residential houses on Fulton County sewer or septic systems.

Roswell - Grease generators are targeted as part of our "highly visible" sources for illicit discharge inspections.

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

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Mountain Park - Same answer to Question #4-WW above.

Roswell - All sanitary sewers are owned and maintained by Fulton County.

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

answer the following questions.

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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

effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Fairburn - See comments on Question #3 - WW.

Hapeville - We are in the process of updating our sewer maps as the first step in establishing a written program.

Mountain Park - Same answer to Question #4-WW above.

Roswell - All sanitary sewers are owned and maintained by Fulton County.

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

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Alpharetta - Fulton County Health Dept regulates septic tanks.

College Park - Septic tanks are not normally allowed.

Fairburn - Fulton County Board of Health & Environment.

Hapeville - Septic tanks are not allowed.

Mountain Park - All septic systems, their design, construction, location, etc. are regulated and supervised by Fulton County, not Mountain Park.

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N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

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College Park East Point Fairburn Hapeville
Mountain Park Palmetto Roswell Union City

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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)

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Comments:

Atlanta - Rely on Fulton/DeKalb Health Departments

Fairburn - Fulton County Board of Health & Environment.

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

alternative treatment locations?

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Comments:

College Park - Not applicable

Fairburn - All sewer goes to Fulton County Sewer.

Hapeville - The City of Hapeville, GA does not have any treatment plants. All flow is returned to the City of Atlanta.

Mountain Park - Our city does not have a wastewater treatment plant, we dump only residential sewage (we have no commercial businesses in the city ) into Fulton County sewer lines.

Roswell - All sanitary sewers are owned and maintained by Fulton County.

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

committee?

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

a) If no would you like more information?

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

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Fulton County Alpharetta Atlanta
College Park East Point Fairburn Hapeville
Mountain Park Palmetto Roswell Union City

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

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Comments:

Hapeville - We conduct leak checks at Customer requests and upon visual observation of unexplained water runoff.

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

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

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.

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Comments:

Fulton County - 1. Conservation pricing structure 2. Public awareness 3. All recommendations as per GDNR Drought Mgmt. Plan 4. Water reuse system.

Atlanta - Implemented a conservation rate in 2004. Created and conduct the U - Fix - It Workshops, provide xeriscape consultations during the summer, partnered with the EPA on the Water Conservation Challenge for APS 5th

graders, produced water conservation/how to read your meter video for our kiosks and Channel 26, provide indoor and outdoor water conservation kits and shower timers at workshops, public and community meetings, and

partnered with P2AD/District on the Water Use It Wisely Campaign to play WUIW PSAs on Ch. 26.

College Park - Water purchases are compared with water sales to determine losses and manage the asset.

East Point - Water use restriction: Prohibits outdoor water use on alternate days for even-odd addresses.

Fairburn - Watering restrictions per GA EPD.

Hapeville - We enforce the State EPD watering ban guidelines.

Mountain Park - We have a "stepped" water consumption fee that increases rapidly when water consumption exceeds 4,000 gallons per household per month.

Roswell - Three tiered water rate as suggested by the District. Also reduced hour odd/even outdoor watering.

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

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

College Park - Not Applicable

East Point - Conservation Management Plan has been approved by EPD.

Hapeville - The City of Hapeville, GA purchases all of its water from the City of Atlanta at the present time. I anticipate updating an old water conservation ordinance/plan within the next year.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

East Point - Emergency Plan has been developed and is on file with Georgia EPD.

Hapeville - The Fire Dept has signed a Mutual Aid agreement with some surrounding municipalities.

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College Park East Point Fairburn Hapeville
Mountain Park Palmetto Roswell Union City

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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?

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

College Park - Water supplied by East Point with emergency supply from Atlanta. However, the District Plan has not been compared.

East Point - Water Supply joint plans with neighboring Atlanta and Clayton County.

Fairburn - South Fulton Reservoir - South Fulton Water Authority.

Hapeville - We are in negotiations with the City of East Point GA to purchase some water from them.

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

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Fulton County - Bill stuffers.

Alpharetta - Brochures for: Water Smart - Xeriscaping workshops and information, DCA - Every Drop Counts, AWWA - The Inside Story, AWWA - The Outside Story Atlanta - Created and conduct the U - Fix - It Workshops, provide xeriscape consultations during the summer, partnered with the EPA on the Water Conservation Challenge for APS 5th graders, produced water conservation/how to read your meter video for our kiosks and Channel 26, provide indoor and outdoor water conservation kits and shower timers at workshops, public and community meetings, and partnered with P2AD/District on the Water Use It Wisely Campaign to play WUIW PSAs on Ch. 26.

College Park - Handouts at customer service and periodic presentation. East Point - Water Conservation Programs are provided for East Point Public/Private School WTP tours include conservation literature and there are water bill inserts given to customers in which water is supplied. Fairburn - Information via City newsletter. Hapeville - Materials/literature is provided at City Hall. Roswell - Xeriscape and water conservation materials as produced by the Clean Water Campaign.

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Berkeley Lake Braselton Buford Dacula Duluth Grayson
Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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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

N

N

Y

Y

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

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

N

N

N

Y

Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Auburn - The City of Auburn is actively seeking an NOI consultant to come into compliance.

Braselton - The Town is not currently required under the law to comply or participate in the NPDES MS4 stormwater permit program and with the requirements for implementation of the Model Ordinances. The Town is working on incorporating the requirements of the ordinances into existing regulations prior to the actual requirement by law.

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

Y

N

N

Y

Y

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

Y

N

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

N

Y

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

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Auburn - The City has currently identified Apalachee River, Rock Creek, and Mulberry River as the major water ways. We are in the first stage in identifying stormwater runoff into each waterway.

Berkeley Lake - The City of Berkeley Lake is a very small city with only one undeveloped site (not in a floodplain) with the exception of greenspace acreage. The greenspace acreage is not in a floodplain.

Braselton - The Town is not currently required under the law to comply or participate in the NPDES MS4 stormwater permit program and with the requirements for implementation of the Model Ordinances. The Town is working on incorporating the requirements of the ordinances into existing regulations prior to the actual requirement by law.

Buford - Model Floodplain Management/Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance is under consideration and it is anticipated it will be adopted by December 2004. City presently has a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance in place.

Duluth - The Duluth Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for a mandatory major revision in 2008. At that time the floodplain management program will be incorporated into this document.

Suwanee - Gwinnett County is planning to map the City's floodplains as part of their stormwater management program.

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

N

Y

N

Y

Y

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

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

connections?

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Berkeley Lake - There is no industry in the City of Berkeley Lake. We have adopted and enforce a septic care ordinance to prevent the accidental discharge of such waste into our water pumps.

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Braselton - The Town is not currently required under the law to comply or participate in the NPDES MS4 stormwater permit program and with the requirements for implementation of the Model Ordinances. The Town is working on incorporating the requirements of the ordinances into existing regulations prior to the actual requirement by law. The Town is active in ensuring Illicit Discharges do not occur/and are prevented through an unwritten program.

Buford - This is a joint activity with Gwinnett County.

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Berkeley Lake Braselton Buford Dacula Duluth Grayson
Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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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

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

adopted?

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Braselton - The Town is not currently required under the law to comply or participate in the NPDES MS4 stormwater permit program and with the requirements for implementation of the Model Ordinances. The Town is working on incorporating the

requirements of the ordinances into existing regulations prior to the actual requirement by law. The Town has an existing Conservation Subdivision /Open Space Ordinance and currently has two type subdivisions under construction.

Duluth - The Duluth Zoning Ordinance has a design standard requiring that any new non - residential or residential development or redevelopment set aside 20% of the site for open space.

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

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Braselton - The Town is not currently required under the law to comply or participate in the NPDES MS4 stormwater permit program and with the requirements for implementation of the Model Ordinances. The Town is working on incorporating the

requirements of the ordinances into existing regulations prior to the actual requirement by law.

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

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

N

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

N

Y

Y

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

taking responsibility?

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

N

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Berkeley Lake - The development of a stormwater operations and maintenance program is in progress. Plans are to have a draft plan within the next four months.

N

Y

Y

Y

Y N N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Braselton - The Town is not currently required under the law to comply or participate in the NPDES MS4 stormwater permit program and with the requirements for implementation of the Model Ordinances. The Town is working on incorporating the requirements of the ordinances into existing regulations prior to the actual requirement by law. The Town is working on a written inspection program for the Stormwater System Infrastructure.

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

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

Gwinett County - Gwinnett County, through partnerships with Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful (GCB) and the Cooperative Extension Service (CES) has developed informational resources to assist homeowners in the correct disposal of HHW. This program is based on referrals to facilities that accept such wastes.

Berkeley Lake - We have communicated to citizens information as to how and where hazardous waste can be disposed of.

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Berkeley Lake Braselton Buford Dacula Duluth Grayson
Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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

stormwater management?

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Gwinett County - The county has established a Municipal Inspection program, whereby stormwater quality audits are periodically completed of all county facilities.

Berkeley Lake - In progress.

Braselton - The Town of Braselton is located in four (4) counties, not all of the counties are under the jurisdiction of the MNGWPD, in particular, the Town was incorporated in Jackson County which is not in the MNGWPD.

Dacula - Coordinated with Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Dept.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

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

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

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

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County - Gwinnett has one large water supply watershed, the Chattahoochee River, and two small water supply watersheds, the Alcovy River and Big Haynes Creek watersheds. Under the Gwinnett County Open Space and Greenways Master Plan,

some of the targets for preservation of greenspace include the protection and improvement of water quality. See page 2.13 of the Open Space and Green way Master Plan.

Braselton - The Town completed a Watershed Assessment for the area of the Mulberry River in its jurisdiction. The City of Winder Water System has an intake on the Mulberry River in Barrow County. The Town has not coordinated with the City of Winder but the Town is enforcing BMP's in the area under the Town jurisdiction to improve the water quality for the Mulberry River.

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

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

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. 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? c) Do you perform storm drain stenciling or apply curb markers? d) Please describe any additional stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and education programs

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

you are undertaking in the comment box below.

Comments:

Braselton - Although the Town does not have a written program, the Town does provide information in the quarterly newsletter and leaflets distributed throughout the year. The Town is working on implementing an Education and Public Awareness Program

as part of the requirements of the Watershed Assessment. The program will include information on Stormwater and point and non - point source pollution.

Buford - City's Public Education efforts are closely linked to those of Gwinnett County.

Duluth - The City of Duluth has two newsletters - one's published quarterly and the other on a semi - annual basis. The quarterly publication, Duluth newsletter, is mailed to all residents of the City and the other publication, Code Enforcement Gazette, is mailed to businesses on one mailing and on the other to HOAs and apartments. Within these newsletters are articles and educational information on nonpoint source pollution. Also the City's website links to classes or programs offered by Gwinnett County on this subject. In addition a section within Planning's portion of the website is dedicated to this topic having articles, etc.

Suwanee - We place several articles a year in the City - wide newsletter.

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Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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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: Berkeley Lake - General Fund.

Braselton - The town oversees the review, installation and inspection of the stormwater systems but the owners of the property are responsible for maintaining stormwater infrastructure.

Buford - General Fund.

Dacula - General fund and service fees (plan reviews and permits fees)

Duluth - General Fund.

Lawrenceville - General Fund, no separate funding source for Stormwater at this time.

Lilburn - Updates are provided on City's website and citywide newsletter.

Snellville - General Fund

Sugar Hill - General Fund.

Suwanee - General Fund.

Question #13-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option?
Comments: Buford - Consideration at this point is very preliminary.

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

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Berkeley Lake Braselton Buford Dacula Duluth Grayson
Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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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

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Gwinett County - The GCDPU Water and Wastewater Master Plan, Update, November 2003 was prepared in parallel with and finalized after the District Plan to assure consistency with the District Plan.

N

N

N

Duluth - These systems are owned, operated and serviced thru Gwinnett County Public Utilities.

Lawrenceville - Wastewater collection and treatment is provided by Gwinnett County. Lilburn - Performed by Gwinnett County. Suwanee - N/A. The city does not own a sewer system.

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

individual septic systems)?

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Gwinett County - Gwinnett County has prohibited private and decentralized WWTPs since 1992. See Code of Ordinances County of Gwinnett, Georgia Codified through Ordinance of April 27, 2004. (Supplemental No. 11) Appendix B Sewer Use Section 5-

2011. Appendix B is available on the Gwinnett County website www.gwinnettcounty.com under Municipal Codes.

Braselton - Private systems must be permitted through the Georgia EPD, the Town does not get involved unless the watershed or the existing wastewater treatment facility would be affected.

Buford - Policies in Sewer Use Ordinance and Pretreatment Ordinance.

Duluth - As above.

Lilburn - Performed by Gwinnett County.

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

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:

Berkeley Lake - The sewer system in the City of Berkeley Lake is owned and managed by Gwinnett County.

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Braselton - The Town has an un - written program which is in place and has been working for the last 6 years, due to the growth in the area the Town is working on an automated program. Procedures for maintenance are written using the guidelines by the equipment manufacturers.

Duluth - b) The Public Works Dept. only maintains city owned streets rights of way All the other items are handled by Gwinnett County Public Utilities. Lawrenceville - Wastewater collection and treatment is provided by Gwinnett County. Suwanee - N/A. The city does not own a sewer system.

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Berkeley Lake Braselton Buford Dacula Duluth Grayson
Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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

following questions.

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

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

industrial and commercial facilities?

Y

Y

Y

N

N

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

Y

N

N

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

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County - The Gwinnett County, Sewer Use Ordinance (See Code of Ordinances County of Gwinnett, Georgia Codified through Ordinance of April 27, 2004. (Supplemental No. 11) Appendix B Sewer Use Sec. 5-2001--5-2015. This may be

accessed through www.gwinnettcounty.com A-Z Index, Ordinances) provides a 200 mg/L limit on Oil & Grease discharged to the sewer. Gwinnett County has specifications requiring grease interceptors, written inspection forms, a database of restaurants and

their inspection results. The DPU Grease Management Program and Industrial Pretreatment Program inspects the industrial and commercial users within our jurisdiction. One aspect of our inspections is to educate these users on the importance of reducing the

amount of grease entering the sewer and the regular maintenance of grease pretreatment devices. This program also tracks grease related sanitary sewer overflows and responds with increased inspections/investigations in areas of high overflows.

Braselton - The Town is working with EPD on a Pretreatment Program which includes Grease Management.

Dacula - This is handled by Gwinnett County.

Duluth - This is handled by the Gwinnett County Fire Marshall.

Lilburn - Gwinnett County responsibility.

Suwanee - N/A. The city does not own a sewer system.

Question #5-WW: Does your local government have a written overflow emergency response program?
Comments: Dacula - This is handled by Gwinnett County. Lawrenceville - Wastewater collection and treatment is provided by Gwinnett County. Suwanee - N/A. The city does not own a sewer system.

Y

N

N

N

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

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

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

effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity?

Y

Y

N

N

N

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

Y

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Braselton - The Town does not have a written program for Sewer System Rehabilitation but is performing inspections of the sewer collection system and performs rehabilitation as deemed necessary and as money becomes available.

Buford - Sewer system rehabilitation work by Street Dept.

Dacula - This is handled by Gwinnett County.

Duluth - System owned, operated and maintained by Gwinnett County Public Utilities.

Lawrenceville - Wastewater collection and treatment is provided by Gwinnett County.

Lilburn - Gwinnett County responsibility.

Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

Suwanee - N/A. The city does not own a sewer system.

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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?
Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Gwinnett County - The GDPH, Gwinnett County Environmental Health Section, 240 Oak Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (http://www.emhd.com/genvironmental.html) inspects new on-site wastewater systems for conformance with design criteria and issues permits. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a Sewer Petition Policy on November 20, 2001, (http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/publicutilities/pdf/sewer.doc). The purpose of the sewer petition policy is to improve public health and water quality by facilitating the conversion of existing homes on individual disposal systems to public sewer. Gwinnett County has an on-going program to identify non-point source pollution that includes infrared aerial surveys and stream walks.

Braselton - The Town does not become involved in Septic Tanks unless the septic tanks will impact the watershed under the Town jurisdiction. The Board of Health in the four (4) counties the Town is located in has jurisdiction over septic tanks.

Duluth - This is handled by Gwinnett County Environmental Health. Lilburn - Gwinnett County Environmental Health Dept Responsibility

Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

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

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

Gwinnett County - The City of Berkeley Lake has a local ordinance the requires that septic tanks be pumped every 5 years (http://www.berkeley-lake.com/kbase/section10/3.html). It is recommended that the Georgia DHR and the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District develop and test a Model Ordinance Requiring on-site sewage management system maintenance.

Braselton - The Town is located in four (4) counties and does not become involved in Septic Tanks unless the watershed under the Town jurisdiction is affected.

Duluth - As Above. However later this year the City Council will be approving a new Nuisance Ordinance which will somewhat address these type issues.

Lilburn - Gwinnett County Environmental Health Dept Responsibility

Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

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

alternative treatment locations?

Y

N

Comments:

N

N

N

N

Gwinnett County - The Gwinnett County, Department of Public Utilities, Water Reclamation Division receives septage from Gwinnett County at the Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility located in Norcross.

Buford - Directed to Gwinnett County POTW.

Lawrenceville - The City of Lawrenceville does not operate any wastewater treatment facilities.

Lilburn - Gwinnett County Dept of Health Responsibility

Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

Suwanee - N/A. The city does not own a sewer system.

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

committee?

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

a) If no would you like more information?

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

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Gwinnett County Auburn
Berkeley Lake Braselton Buford Dacula Duluth Grayson
Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County - The Department of Public Utilities has a water conservation quality control program in place that identifies excessive water use by residential and commercial customers. We notify the customer and provide technical assistance. DPU

Administration Division, Customer Service Quality Control Program currently monitors excessive water use by each customer. Two field water use audits and one billing audit are performed for each customer during each monthly read cycle. High meter

reading generates a Work Order for DPU personnel to check the customer's meter. If no outdoor leaks are detected a door hanger is left on the customer's door requesting that the customer check for indoor leaks. DPU Customer Service personnel

communicate with customers by telephone to walk them through the process to confirm a leak on the customer's side of the meter. The customer is advised to turn off all water in the building and to read the meter to note if the flow detector is spinning.

Customer Service usually send the a leakage testing package with leak tablets to conduct dye tests of toilet tanks. If a significant leak is not found in the building the customer is advised to contact a plumber. Failure of polybutylene house service lines usually

creates a visible surface leak. This requires service line replacement, with either copper or PVC, at the owner's expense.

Dacula - This is handled by Gwinnett County.

Duluth - Gwinnett County Public Utilities may have this program.

Lilburn - Gwinnett County Public Utilities Responsibility

Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

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

N

N

Y

N

N

N

a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

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.

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County - This Gwinnett County Water Conservation Plan meets the recommendations of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Plan except those that will require State legislation. The Gwinnett County Drought contingency Plan

follows the intent of the Georgia Drought Contingency Plan in accordance with the Georgia Drought Management Plan that implements provisions of OCGA 12-5-31 as approved on March 26, 2003 by the Department of Natural Resources Board. GCDPU has

implemented uniform rates, performed rate studies and implemented a rate structure that fulfills the spirit and letter of the District's requirements for conservation pricing. It is recommended that the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District develop

and test a Model Ordinance Requiring Sub-Unit Meters In New Multi-Family Buildings.

Braselton - The Town is enforcing the EPD water restrictions for water conservation. The Town is also installing "Reuse" distribution lines for landscape irrigation purposes. The Town has a progressive Rate Structure for water use.

Duluth - Gwinnett County Public Utilities would be involved with this. Lawrenceville - The City of Lawrenceville is in the early stages of a water meter change out program. The goal is to change out 20% of all water meter per year for a total change out every five years. Lilburn - Not that I am aware of regarding this question Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

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

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Comments:

Buford - Ongoing.

Dacula - Should be handled by Gwinnett County.

Duluth - Gwinnett County Public Utilities would handle this.

Lawrenceville - The City is currently evaluating the new plan for consistency with the District Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan.

Lilburn - I do not know or am not aware of at this time

Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

N

N

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

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Gwinnett County - GCDPU has conducted a vulnerability assessment of its water supply facilities and has a Department-wide Contingency Plan that includes and Emergency Operations Plan.

Dacula - Should be handled by Gwinnett County.

Duluth - This is handled by Gwinnett County Public Utilities.

Lawrenceville - Development of an emergency plan is currently in progress.

Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

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

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Dacula - Should be handled by Gwinnett County.

Duluth - Gwinnett County would handle this type of planning with adjacent jurisdictions.

Lilburn - Not that I am aware of at this time

Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

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

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Y

N

N

N

Gwinnett County - Gwinnett County has implemented an extensive education and public awareness plan. A detailed description is included on their survey form posted on the District website. Some highlights from their detailed form are included below: Gwinnett's Government Access Channel, has regularly scheduled programming from the Department of Public Utilities that includes xeriscaping workshops, lawn care workshops, and short water tips. Newspaper inserts and TV interviews by the Clean Water Campaign have also reached Gwinnett residents. Utility bill inserts included water conservation at home, a watering ban survival guide and miscellaneous conservation tips to save money. All previous utility bill inserts are available at www.gwinnettstormwater.com. Gwinnett County residents can access a number of websites to learn more about water treatment. These web sites include, www.lancool.com , www.gwinnettdpu.com , www.gwinnettstormwater.com , www.cleanwatercampaign.com , and www.gwpca.org. An interactive CD has been developed explaining how Gwinnett County cleans our drinking water, and includes video footage of various water treatment processes. It is free and available upon request by calling the Lanier Water Production Facility in Buford. Outreach and education to key target groups. The County has conducted numerous presentations in conjunction with the Clean Water Campaign including: Xeriscape Workshops, Landscaping Workshops, Pike Family Nursery Xeriscape Workshops, and Clean Water Campaign/ waterSmart Essay Contest and Award Presentations. Primary and Secondary Education: Georgia's Project WET: County representatives have attended Project WET training and use the curriculum in talks and workshops with children in schools, scouting groups and other youth organizations. They encourage participation in Project Wet events such as River of Words by handing out information in Gwinnett's Schools. Water Wise Education: Approximately 30 copies of Water Wise Curriculum have been distributed to Gwinnett County teachers through the GW&PCA water workshop for educators. Gwinnett County provides teachers with opportunities for planning field trips, such as facility tours. Students are provided with information during a number of events including the Children's Water Festival.

Braselton - The Town has a quarterly newsletter and also sends out leaflets throughout the year on water conservation, leaks, and stormwater issues.

Buford - Odd/Even watering schedules.

Dacula - Should be handled by Gwinnett County.

Duluth - Gwinnett County Public Utilities place in their water billings inserts that often refer to water conservation. The City copies these inserts and places them in public areas of City facilities for the general public.

Lawrenceville - Information is available on the City's website.

Lilburn - Gwinnett County gives out conservation information to residents through their water bills.

Sugar Hill - Gwinnett County

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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

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?

Y

N

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

Y

N

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

Y

N

Comments:

Hall County - The Hall County Watershed Protection Ordinance became effective June 25, 2001. While it is not identical to the District Model Ordinance, it has many similarities and does an effective job of regulating post development stormwater runoff quantity and quality.

Gainesville - In February 2004, the City of Gainesville's Public Utilities Department (PUD) contracted with CH2MHill to update our Watershed Management Plan (WMP) to include any necessary revisions or additions to the City's Code of Ordinances. The work includes incorporating the District's model ordinance recommendations with ordinances recommended in the City's WMP, NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater requirements, Source Water Assessment and Protection requirements, Part 5 Environmental Planning Criteria and other water protection requirements - to develop a comprehensive watershed protection program. The current intent is to adopt the GSMM, to ensure all District related ordinance requirements are incorporated into the City's development review process and to include a post-development inspection program for stormwater control facilities. The goal is to complete this effort within the next 12 months to include getting Ga EPD's approval of our revised WMP, as well as, having the City formally adopt the necessary ordinance revisions or additions.
Oakwood - Plan to adopt by April 2005

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

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

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

N

Comments:

Gainesville - Action to ensure the City becomes compliant with the District's Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance is also included in the CH2MHill contract.

Again, the intent is to ensure all District related ordinance requirements are incorporated into the City's development review process.

Oakwood - Plan to adopt by April 2005

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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

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?

Y

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

connections?

Y

Comments:

Gainesville - The City currently has provisions in its Code of Ordinances to deal with illicit discharge and illegal connections. However, a part of the CH2MHill contract effort is to ensure our

existing code is equivalent with the District's model ordinance. We do have a program to identify and screen for illicit discharges and illegal connections, but it is not yet approved as part of

our MS4 program.

Oakwood - Plan to adopt by April 2005

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

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

adopted?

N

Comments:

Gainesville - Also to be addressed within the scope of the CH2MHill contract and the City's overall update of the Unified Land Development Code

Oakwood - Plan to adopt by April 2005

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

Y

N

N

Comments:

Hall County - The Hall County Ordinance regulating litter became effective May 26, 1994. While it is not identical to the District Model Ordinance, it has some similarities and does an effective job of regulating litter.

Gainesville - The City currently has provisions in its Code of Ordinances to deal with litter control. However, a part of the CH2MHill contract effort is to ensure our existing code is equivalent with the District's model ordinance.

Oakwood - Plan to adopt by April 2005

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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

N

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

Y

N

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

Y

Y

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

taking responsibility?

N

N

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?

Y

N

Comments:

Hall County - The Hall County Watershed Protection Ordinance requires that we inspect all stormwater management facilities on a yearly basis and perform maintenance on an as - needed basis for residential systems. Additionally, the ordinance requires that we inspect private facilities on a yearly basis and inform the owners of any deficiencies.

Gainesville - The City has not formally defined its maintenance level and extent of service with regard to the stormwater system. However, the City did recently contract with W.K. Dickson and the Georgia Mountains RDC to complete a field inventory of the entire stormwater system. Approximately 15% of the system has been inventoried to date. The entire system should be inventoried by the end of 2005. After the inventory is complete, an inspection and maintenance schedule will be developed. Public Works also plans to develop an emergency response strategy and policies for the maintenance of private stormwater facilities during the next two years.

Oakwood - In progress

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

Y

N

N

Comments:

Hall County - Hall County Resource Recovery periodically holds a household hazardous waste collection event.

Gainesville - The City does not have a household hazardous waste collection program, but the Solid Waste Division provides information to residents regarding the proper way to dispose of various items and locations that accept certain kinds of waste.

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

stormwater management?

N

N

N

Comments:

Gainesville - While not in place now, this is something the Public Works Department plans to develop during the next two years.

Oakwood - In progress

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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

Y

Y

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

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

Y

N

N

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

N

N

Y

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

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Hall County - Hall County has performed a Source Water Assessment Plan on the Lake Lanier watershed and the Cedar Creek Reservoir watershed.

Gainesville - Gainesville gets its water from Lake Lanier. A Source Water Protection Plan (SWAP) was recently completed for both our Riverside and Lakeside Water Treatment Plants; however, no significant efforts to date have been made to ensure the SWAP findings are incorporated into planning maps, etc. Again, as a part of our CH2MHill contracted effort, we intend to incorporate recommendations included in the SWAPs as a part of our Watershed Protection Plan / ordinance update.

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

Subcommittee?

N

Y

N

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

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

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:

Hall County - Hall County produced one television program that aired on the local cable channel. We intend to produce additional similar educational programs. Gainesville - The City of Gainesville Public Utilities Department Environmental Services conducts nonpoint source pollution prevention education as a part of our Watershed Management &

Protection efforts; our Stormwater Management Plan activity for Municipal Facilities; and, as part of our Stormwater Management Plan implementation activity for all MS4 related areas.

Oakwood - Working jointly w/ Hall County, City of Gainesville, and Flowery Branch as we implement NPDES Phase 2 requirements (in progress)

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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:
Hall County - The Hall County Watershed Protection Ordinance creates special taxing districts in new developments (both residential and commercial). The special taxing districts fund the maintenance, inspection, and repair of those stormwater management facilities in residential developments. However, the districts fund only the inspections of commercial stormwater management facilities in commercial districts, as those stormwater management facilities are privately maintained.

Gainesville - General Fund and Public Utilities Fund

Oakwood - General Fund

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

considering this funding option?

N

Y

N

Comments:

Gainesville - The City continues to investigate the viability and feasibility of implementing a stormwater utility to fund stormwater system maintenance and construction.

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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

Y

N

Comments:

Hall County - Hall County does not currently have a wastewater system.

Gainesville - Master planning efforts are on - going. It is the City's intent to remain consistent with the District Plan.

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

individual septic systems)?

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Hall County - Hall County has a wastewater ordinance in place that specifies what type of private systems are allowed and what standards those systems must be built to meet.

Gainesville - The City's policy states any property within 200 ft of the City's existing sanitary sewer system must connect to the system. If sewer service is not available in an area, the policy does not preclude a private wastewater system but it does require they comply with any state or local health department regulations.

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.

N

Y

N

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:

Gainesville - The City has an extensive Sewer System Maintenance Program. Technicians visit our 45 lift stations daily Monday - Friday and once Saturday or Sunday. Right - of - ways and manholes are regularly inspected and maintained by Maintenance Group and Distribution & Collection personnel. Environmental Services techs routinely inspect local water ways, sewer stream crossings and sewer lines in the area. Engineering Division I&I techs continually camera our system to ensure its integrity.

Oakwood - N/A We do not have a sewer utility. Contract w/ Gainesville and Flowery Branch

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

following questions.

N

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:

Gainesville - The City of Gainesville's Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Management program is a subsection of the Public Utilities Department Environmental Services Industrial Pretreatment

Program. The Commercial Wastewater Treatment Inspector works with facilities with grease traps to ensure all grease traps are maintained properly and pumped as the usage of the facilities

dictate. The City employs a manifest system to track facility compliance with our program.

Oakwood - N/A We do not have a sewer utility. Contract w/ Gainesville and Flowery Branch

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

N

Y

N

Comments:

Gainesville - The City's Public Utilities Department has a written overflow program which includes all notification and monitoring requirements as dictated in our Wastewater Discharge

Permits.

Oakwood - N/A We do not have a sewer utility. Contract w/ Gainesville and Flowery Branch

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

answer the following questions.

N

Y

N

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?

Y

Comments:

Gainesville - The City's Public Utilities Department (PUD) Engineering Division's I&I Group, as well as, Distribution & Collection Division personnel do routinely identify and prioritize

segments of the collection system requiring rehab/replacement. Those are then accomplished as individual projects within the PUD 5 - Yr CIP.

Oakwood - N/A We do not have a sewer utility. Contract w/ Gainesville and Flowery Branch

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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

Y

Y

Comments:

Hall County - Hall County has more stringent guidelines on what is considered suitable soils for septic systems that State regulations require.

Gainesville - On December 19, 2001, the Hall County Board of Health adopted DHR's recommendations for minimum lot sizes with the following changes/additions. The minimum lot width for property served by public water is 75 feet. Hall County is less restrictive due to the previous lot width being 75 feet with no problems. Hall County is more restrictive when calculating lot size due to problems with previous on - site sewage systems. In addition to DHR's recommendations the following must be excluded when calculating lot size - topography greater than 35%, flood plain, wetlands where the water ponds, area within 100 feet of springheads, soil conditions unsuitable for on - site systems, and areas requiring modification in order to become suitable. Soil information is required on all properties to be served by on - site systems.

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)

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Hall County - New homes or new construction electing to use existing septic systems are required to show proof that the existing tank was pumped in the last five years, or provide proof that tank does not need pumping.

Gainesville - The Hall County Board of Health is working on a plan to adopt maintenance of mechanical systems. Legislation presently prevents the Board of Health from requiring maintenance of non - mechanical systems. If the Hall County Environmental Health Office is asked to give approval of an existing on - site system, we follow DHR's operation and maintenance recommendations and require the septic tank be pumped within 5 years, or provide evidence that it does not need pumping.

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

alternative treatment locations?

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Gainesville - The City offers a residential septage disposal service at its Flat Creek WRF for septage generated at single family dwellings within Hall County. Haulers are required to post a

$1000.00 cash bond and purchase disposal coupons. Haulers are required to provide one coupon for every 1000 gallons of septage disposed of at the facility. The rate for disposal is $292.00

per 1000 gallons. Septage is analyzed at the facility to ensure the load is characteristic of residential septage.

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

committee?

N

Y

N

a) If no would you like more information?

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

Y

N

Comments:

Hall County - Hall County does not have a water system plant. It does have a water distribution system whereby the White County Water Authority is presently supplying drinking water to Hall County's subscribers. White County also provides for operation and maintenance of the system. However, Hall County and the City of Gainesville recently entered in a contract transferring the water supply and operation of the distribution system to the City of Gainesville, rather than White County. Therefore, responses in this section to the 2005 questionnaire will be modified.

Gainesville - The City of Gainesville Public Utilities Department will provide residential water audits, leak assessments and water conservation assistance upon request from our customers.

Oakwood - N/A City of Gainesville provides water service for our jurisdiction.

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?

N

Y

N

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.

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Hall County - Standard public outreach/education conservation programs and leak detection/correction programs are being instituted and conducted.

Gainesville - The City's Public Utilities Department has an ongoing water conservation education program. We use various avenues such as placing water saving tips on water bills and on the City's web - site, "commercials" on our government access TV channel, and public appearances (by Captain Conservation) to educate the public on water conservation measures. Additionally, as part of a shift toward 'conservation pricing', we eliminated our declining block water rate structure in January 2003, and replaced it with a uniform rate structure. Our consultants are currently assisting us in developing a plan to implement an inclining rate block and/or some level of summer surcharging to further reduce peak use.

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

Gainesville - Master planning and conservation efforts are on-going. It is the City's intent to remain consistent with the District Plan.

Oakwood - N/A See City of Gainesville

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

N

Y

N

Comments:

Gainesville - As a result of the events of September 11th, 2001, a Vulnerability Assessment was conducted of our water system operations and subsequently, an Emergency Response Plan was

developed. Efforts to fine-tune the plan are on-going and have recently included an assessment of customer call volume management and other potential communication issues. Additionally,

we have Water Conservation and Drought Management Plans, which are being modified to be consistent with District guidelines, as part of our overall water management strategy. The City

also has an interconnection with the Gwinnett Co. water supply system and an agreement to purchase water to meet the City's temporary water requirements during an emergency shortage. The

City's system is also connected with the Flowery Branch water systems for emergency support purposes. The City is also in the process of interconnecting with the Hall County Water System.

Oakwood - N/A See City of Gainesville

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

identified in the District Plan?

Y

N

N

Comments:

Gainesville - The City of Gainesville does have an interconnections with Gwinnett County and Flowery Branch for emergency supply support purposes. Additionally, the City is in the process

of interconnecting with and taking over operational responsibility of the Hall County Water System; however, none of these efforts were specifically identified in the District Plan.

Oakwood - N/A See City of Gainesville

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

Comments:

Hall County - We provide water conservation education materials to constituents/customers. Gainesville - The City of Gainesville thru its Public Utilities Department provides water conservation tips on water bills and the City's web - site, conservation messages on the local government cable TV channel, printed materials and speaking opportunities to educate business and residential users on water conservation.

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Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

Henry 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

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? N

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

Comments:

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Henry County - As required, Henry County will adopt the Model Ordinances by April '05. Henry County held two mandatory three - hour consultant training courses for the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual (GSMM) in May '05. We have been enforcing the GSMM on all new developments and redevelopments since 8/01/04. The County has plans to hire several post - development inspectors/investigators by July '05 for the post - development program.

Hampton - Hampton will adopt this ordinance prior to the April 3, 2005 deadline. Stockbridge - Development plan review and construction implementation services are provided by Henry County.

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

Y

Y

Y

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

N

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

N

N

N

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

N

N

N

Comments:

Henry County - The County has not initiated a program to map "future" floodplains. Henry County has been enforcing a Floodplain Management Ordinance for several years that restricts development in

the 100 - yr floodplain and wetland areas. The County will adopt the Model Ordinance or its equivalent by April '05.

Hampton - Hampton will adopt this ordinance prior to the April 3, 2005 deadline. Stockbridge - EPD Floodplain Management Sections is in the process of remapping/updating the floodplain/floodway maps for Henry County. Details are not known at this time. Review of development for compliance with Floodplain Management Ordinance is conducted by Henry County.

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Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

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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

Y

Y

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? N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County - Stormwater Management staff began field investigations related to Illicit Discharges in July '05. We are currently investigating citizen complaints of overflowing garbage containers,

outdoor grease trap cleaning, discolored water in creeks and inadequate outdoor storage. We continue to investigate all instances of reported illicit discharges and expected illegal connections. As a part of our NPDES permit, the County now has a formal procedure to conduct stream walks.

Hampton - Hampton will adopt this ordinance prior to the April 3, 2005 deadline.

Stockbridge - Stockbridge has developed screening procedures for stormwater outfalls to detect illicit discharge. The City will implement these procedures shortly.

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

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Henry County - The County has an Open Space/Model Conservation Ordinance in draft form in its proposed Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). The County will either insure that this ordinance

language is compatible to the North Georgia Model Ordinance or will adopt the Model Ordinance in April '05 instead.

Hampton - Hampton will adopt this ordinance prior to the April 3, 2005 deadline.

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

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Henry - The Henry County Code Enforcement Department has enforced a Litter Control Ordinance for several years. We will adopt the Model Ordinance in April '05

Hampton - Hampton will adopt this ordinance prior to the April 3, 2005 deadline.

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Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

Henry County 2004 Plan Implementation Questionnaire Results Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District

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.

N

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? N

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? Y

Comments:

N

N

N

N

N

N

Henry County - The County has maintained stormwater facilities and infrastructure on an "as needed" basis. The County had a plan to assign responsibility through maintenance agreements and deposits of surety but it was never implemented. Currently, Stormwater Management staff is preparing a report to define the County's level of service. This report will assign ownership and maintenance/repair responsibility for stormwater infrastructure and facilities. By April '05, the County will have a written policy that defines who is responsible for residential and non - residential detention ponds, stormwater conveyances on County right - of - way and on private property.

Hampton - Hampton is currently developing a stormwater operations and maintenance program. The program will be completed by December 2004. Locust Grove - We are in the process of setting up a department.

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

N

N

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

N

Y

Comments:

Henry County - As part of our NPDES permit, Stormwater Management staff has prepared a detailed Municipal Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SP3) report. The Stormwater Department's Environmental Compliance staff is currently conducting site investigations, training seminars and information gathering sessions to fully implement the Municipal Good - Housekeeping Plan. Facilities

such as Fleet Maintenance and Parks are already incorporating the SP3 into their daily activities.

Hampton - Hampton is currently developing a municipal good housekeeping program for stormwater management. This program will include training of municipal employees, roadside debris removal program, assessment of new and existing flood management projects for water quality protection, and stormwater system operation and maintenance program. The good housekeeping program will be developed by December 2004 except for the employee training which will be developed and implemented in 2005.

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Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

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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

Y

Y

N

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

N

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?

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Comments:

Hampton - Hampton is bisected by the Ocmulgee River Basin to the east and the Flint River Basin to the west. The Ocmulgee Basin/eastern portion of the City is within the Towaliga River Water Supply

Watershed of the Henry County WSA.

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

N

N

N

N

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.

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.

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County - In April '04, Henry County staff participated in a half - day storm drain stenciling program in association with the "Hands on Henry" volunteer outreach program. On October 9th, the Environmental Compliance staff will host a "South River Stream Walk and Clean - up" in conjunction with Rivers Alive. The County has already met 95% of it's annual commitment towards education/technical training programs, distribution of environmental brochures, newspaper articles highlighting environmental concerns etc.

Hampton - Hampton has a program to educate the public on stormwater issues by distribution 1500 pamphlets, publishing 2 articles in a local newspaper and on the City's website (www.hamptonga.org/site) each year. The City is sponsoring a stream - side cleanup even (coordinated with River Alive) and a storm drain stenciling event (coordinated with Henry County) on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004
Stockbridge - We hope to have workshops starting in 2005. We are hanging fish door hangers in subdivisions when we are curb marking. We will be placing an insert on stormwater with out 2005 Business License Renewals. Information of how citizens can help prevent water pollution is being placed on our website.

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Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

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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: Henry County - General Fund. Hampton - General Fund. Locust Grove - General Fund. McDonough - General Fund. Stockbridge - The City of Stockbridge has instituted a stormwater service fee as of September 2004, to fund the implementation of the city's NPDES Stormwater Phase II MS4 NOI permit. Development fees pay for plan review and inspection services. Henry County collects these fees for services provided for the City of Stockbridge.

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:

Henry County - The Board of Commissioners decided against implementing a user fee in July '04 that would have been mailed with the 9/04 tax bills. Administrative staff is considering presenting the idea to the Commission in '05. The BOC is also considering a plan to shift the responsibilities for stormwater management to the Henry County Water & Sewer Authority.

Stockbridge - We adopted a Stormwater Utility and Funding in July of 2004.

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HHeennrryyWSCCAoouunnttyy Hampton
Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

Henry County 2004 Plan Implementation Questionnaire Results Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District

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

Y

Y

Y

N

Hampton - The Bear Creek WPCP is being upgraded and expanded to meet Hampton's needs for the next 20 years. Regionalization of wastewater treatment is listed in the long - term management plan which means the Bear Creek WPCP will be decommissioned.

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

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Hampton - Private development is expected to connect to Hampton's collection system for treatment a the Bear Creek WPCP.

HCWSA - HCWSA does 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.
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: Stockbridge - Not on schedule but done periodically.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

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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

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

HCWSA - HCWSA does not have written methods for preventing/controlling grease discharge. However, HCWSA regularly monitors and enforces industrial and commercial compliance. Additionally, HCWSA has requirements and standards for grease traps. At this time, HCWSA does not have a grease management training program.

Question #5-WW: Does your local government have a written overflow emergency response program?
Comments: HCWSA - HCWSA has a written overflow response program posted in the Manager of Sewer Line Maintenance office

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

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

following questions.

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

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

hydraulic capacity?

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Hampton - Two rehabilitation projects have recently been completed. A third phase has been identified but not scheduled at this time.

HCWSA - During routine/preventative maintenance inspection, HCWSA repairs minor defects as the are encountered. If major defects are detected, the lines are monitored constantly until the work is

prioritized and scheduled. HCWSA budgets annually and schedules major rehabilitation work, as needed.

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Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

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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?
Comments: HCWSA - N/A Henry County Dept of Environmental Health has jurisdiction over septic tank issues.
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: HCWSA - N/A Henry County Dept of Environmental Health has jurisdiction over septic tank issues. Stockbridge - Suggest every three to five years.
Question #9-WW: Does your local government accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide alternative treatment locations?
Comments: HCWSA - HCWSA accepts septage at its Indian Creek and Walnut Creek Waste Water Plants.
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

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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HHeennrryyWSCCAoouunnttyy Hampton
Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

Henry County 2004 Plan Implementation Questionnaire Results Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District

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

N

N

Y

Comments:

HCWSA - Except HCWSA does provide limited water audits and leakage assessments to customers who complain about high bills, in cases where HCWSA determines that more water is going through the

customer's meter than expected.

Stockbridge - If requested.

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

N

N

N

N

a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

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.

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Hampton - Additional water conservation measures currently implemented by Hampton include: 1. tracking unaccounted for water (UAW) 2. conducting meter replacement program 3. adhering to low flow plumbing requirements 4. charging customers based on quantity of water used.

HCWSA - HCWSA has adopted a Water Conservation Incentive rate of an additional $2.00 per thousand gallons. HCWSA has implemented an intensive meter maintenance program to insure that all water is properly metered and billed. HCWSA is currently in the middle of a very expensive program of proactively replacing polybutylene service lines all over the County. HCWSA has become very diligent at policing developers, builders, and other subcontractors who may try to use an unmetered source of water (such as a fire hydrant without a hydrant meter, or a service line stub out without a meter). Those who don't pay for the water they use typically use much more than those who do pay for their consumption. When HCWSA identifies someone taking unmetered water from our system, they are charge a fee of $2,500.00, and if warranted, file charges in State Court. See comments to question 7-WS for other things.

McDonough - Beginning leak detection program. Stockbridge - Outdoor water use restrictions.

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: HCWSA - HCWSA water supply needs exceed those outlined in the plan. Recommend that the district allow greater future allocation to HCWSA.

Y

N

Y

Y

N

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Locust Grove McDonough Stockbridge

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

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Comments:

Stockbridge - We will have a plan in place December 31, 2004.

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

District Plan?

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

HCWSA - HCWSA has water supply joint connections to receive water from DeKalb, Clayton, and Newton Counties. HCWSA has water supply joint connections to provide water to Butts, Spalding, City

of McDonough, City of Locust Grove, and City of Hampton.

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

N

N

Comments:

HCWSA - HCWSA stocks a number of publications providing information on water conservation in the Customer Service Department. They are prominently displayed and they are free to any customer

who picks one up. HCWSA's quarterly newsletter, mailed to all customers, typically features articles on water conservation. HCWSA's website has articles about water conservation. School children

regularly make field trips to our Cubihatcha Outdoor Center, where, among other things, they learn about water conservation.

Locust Grove - Mail outs from AWWA-booklets and pamphlets.

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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

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?

Comments:

Paulding County - Not required until April '05.

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

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.]

N

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

Comments:

Paulding County - Not required until April '05.

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

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

stormwater system?

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

Comments: Paulding County - Not required until April '05.

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Paulding County 2004 Plan Implementation Questionnaire Results Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District

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

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

Comments: Paulding County - Not required until April '05.
Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?
Comments: Paulding County - Not required until April '05.

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

N

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? N

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:

None.

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?
Comments: None.

N

N

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

N

N

Comments:

None.

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

Y

N

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? N

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

N

Comments:

None.

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

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

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? Y

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: None.

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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:

Paulding County - General Fund (85%) Development Fees (15%)

Dallas - Ad Valorum taxation and 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?

Y

N

Comments: None.

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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

N

Comments:

None.

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

N

Comments: Paulding County - However, this practice is discouraged.

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

Y

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

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

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

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

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

N

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

None.

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

questions.

N

N

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: Paulding County - The sewer system is new, less than 10 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?

N

Y

Comments:

None.

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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:

Dallas - Unknown.

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

locations?

Y

Y

Comments:

Paulding County - On a case by case basis.

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

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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:

N

N

Paulding County - This is maintained internally and available for public review. However, it's not routinely disseminated.

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?

N

N

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.

Y

Comments:

Paulding County - We are implementing the use of treated effluent (reuse quality) for irrigation. We use a surcharge for peak usage during summer months.

Dallas - State mandated water restrictions

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:

None.

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

Y

N

None.

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

N

Comments:

None.

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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: Paulding County - Xeriscape brochures are distributed.

Y

N

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Rockdale 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

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:

Rockdale County - Rockdale County has been using the GSWMM since the Board of Commissioners adopted the documents by resolution in May of 2002. The requirements as contained in the manual are an integral part of the development review process. A post - development stormwater runoff ordinance will be in - place by April 2005 which includes portions of the model ordinance, the NPDES Phase II NOI, and the experience gained by staff in the development review process.

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

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:

Rockdale County - A draft of the floodplain management ordinance which incorporates the model version and changes specific to Rockdale County has been prepared and is

currently in review by staff. A Rockdale County Floodplain Management Ordinance will be adopted by April 2005.

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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?

N

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

Comments:

Rockdale County - An infrared imagery 319(h) grant has been received with work to be initiated in early 2005. An illicit discharge/illegal connection ordinance is being

drafted by staff to include portions of the model ordinance with a county approved ordinance to be in place by April 2005.

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 adopted? Y

Comments:

Rockdale County - Rockdale County will adopt a countywide Conservation Subdivision ordinance by April 2005 as part of the Unified Development ordinance. Rockdale

County adopted a Overlay Zoning District for the SR 162 (Salem Rd) corridor on May 14th, 2004. Contained within 5 new zoning districts along this corridor was a

Conservation Subdivision District (CSD). This overlay district and CSD is currently being implemented.

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

N

Comments:

Rockdale County - A litter control ordinance is being drafted which should closely parallel the model version. An approved county ordinance will be available in April 2005.

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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.

N

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:

Rockdale County - As part of the county's development of a stormwater utility and user fee system, emphasis is being placed on our ability to address both private and public

systems. The approach to be presented to the BOC in early 2005 will include policies for both public and private systems and the county's ability to fund their operation,

maintenance, replacement, and repair.

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

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Comments:

Rockdale County - As part of the county's NPDES Phase II NOI, Rockdale County has adequately responded to MCM#^6 which includes training, education and other

measures to institute a good housekeeping program.

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:

None.

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

Y

a) If no, would you like more information?

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? Y

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: None.

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:

Rockdale County - 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:

Rockdale County - The schedule for the development of Rockdale County's stormwater utility began in January2004 with retaining the services of Intregrated Science & Engineering Consultants. Phase I which provides the data, approach and objectives was complete and submitted to the Board of Commissioners September 1, 2004. Phase 2 which includes the rate methodology, credits manaual, and billing system will be accomplished during the remainder of 2004 and early 2005. The first billing of customers is due May/June 2005. Throughout the development process, the county has sought the advice and input from a knowledgable, active, and well informed citizens committee. Brochures, fact sheets, community meetings, and the county's public access TV channel and website have been instrumental throughout the process. Additionally, Rockdale, Newton, Henry and Walton Counties continue to prepare the necessary documents to support the MOU for a Regional Stormwater Agency The 4 members of the agency expect to present our findings to the respective Board Of Commissioners prior to the end of 2004.

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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 Longterm Wastewater Management Plan?
Comments: Rockdale County - Must be updated and revised.
Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include individual septic systems)? N
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

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? N

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.

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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?

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Comments:

None.

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?

Y

Comments:

None.

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:

None.

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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?

Y

Comments:

Rockdale County - Accept septage at Quigg Branch

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?

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Rockdale County 2004 Plan Implementation Questionnaire Results Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District

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

Comments:

None.

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?

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:

Rockdale County - Conservation Rates, Education

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:

Rockdale County - Supply element is consistent. Conservation element requires update.

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

Y

Comments:

Rockdale County - Maintain emergency interconnections with Gwinnett, DeKalb, Newton

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

Rockdale County - none identified

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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.

Y

Comments:

Rockdale County - Water bill inserts, tours, school presentation, work with Extension Service.

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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:

Social Circle - Social Circle contracts w/ Walton County for all development inspections including soil erosion control and sedimentation control.

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.]

N

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

Y

Comments:

Social Circle - Social Circle contracts w/ Walton County for all development inspections including soil erosion control and sedimentation control.

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?

N

Comments:

Social Circle - Social Circle contracts w/ Walton County for all development inspections including soil erosion control and sedimentation control.

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:

None.

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Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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Question #5-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?
Y Comments: None.

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? Y

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

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

taking responsibility?

Y

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

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

Comments:

Walton County - Walton County maintains storm drains within the R/W and does not maintain private stormwater management facilities.

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

Social Circle - City provides recycling program through a private provider. Provider co-mingles all recycling and separates at his destination.

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

stormwater management?

Y

Comments:

None.

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:

None.

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Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

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

Subcommittee? N

a) If no, would you like more information?

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? Y

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

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

are undertaking in the comment box below.

Comments:

Loganville - Enviroscape model presentation presented to the 5th grade students in Loganville Elementary School as well as Girl Scout groups.

Social Circle - No full/active program in place. During our local Keep America Clean work information has been put out and drain stenciling

Walnut Grove - No such program in the city.

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:

Walton County - General Fund.

Loganville - General

Social Circle - Annual Appropriation in City Budget

Walnut Grove - Land disturbance permit fees.

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

considering this funding option?

Y

Comments:

None.

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N

N

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

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: Walnut Grove - Do not have a wastewater system; all properties are on individual septic systems.
Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include individual septic systems)?
Comments: Monroe/Monroe Utilities - We 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.
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: None.

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Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

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.
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: Social Circle - Our Collection System Manager knows problem areas and regularly inspects and treats as needed - no format program in operation yet.
Question #5-WW: Does your local government have a written overflow emergency response program?
Comments: 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: None.

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

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:

Y

Y

Y

Y

Walton County - Data provided by Walton County Environmental Health Services, Chris Kumnick, 770 - 207 - 4130: The Board of health has adopted a minimum of 25,500 SF of usable soil for the installation of on site sewage management systems. The current DHR minimum is 21,780 SF of usable soil.

Monroe/Monroe Utilities - Walton County Environmental Health

Social Circle - County handles all septic tank issues

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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:

Monroe/Monroe Utilities - Recommend by Environmental Health Dept (Walton County) but not required.

Social Circle - County handles all septic tank issues

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

alternative treatment locations?

Y

Comments:

Monroe/Monroe Utilities - We accept septage at our Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Social Circle - County handles all septic tank issues

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?

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

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

N

N

Walnut Grove - Do not have a water system. Walton County WSA provides water to individual users in City.

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?

N

N

N

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

Y

N

Monroe/Monroe Utilities - Since we operate a public drinking water supply system, we are mandated by the Georgia DNR - Georgia EPD to follow and enforce their adopted "Rules for Outdoor Water Use" during Non Drought periods and Drought periods.

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

N

N

None.

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

Y

N

Y

N

Monroe/Monroe Utilities - A security Vulnerability Assessment of the City of Monroe Water System has been completed and sent to the US EPA as part of the requirements of the Federal Bioterrorism Act.

Social Circle - We have 2 alternate suppliers in case of emergency.

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

N

N

Y

N

None.

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: None.

Y

N

N

Y

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IV.APPENDIX Sample Survey Questionnaire
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Plan Implementation Questionnaire
Local Government or Utility:
Date Submitted:
Completed by:
Telephone Number: E-mail address:
Purpose: The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District is required to review the implementation of its plans and report to the Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on an annual basis. As part of this reporting, the District is surveying the implementation activities of its members and will be compiling this information into a report that will be provided to EPD and the Governor's Office later this year. In 2003, the District adopted three water resource plans: (1) the District-wide Watershed Management Plan, (2) the Long-term Wastewater Management Plan, and (3) the Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan. These plans are available on our website (www.northgeorgiawater.org) or hard copies can be provided upon request. The District plans contain a number of local government implementation activities that are scheduled to occur over the next 30 years. This questionnaire focuses on the activities that were scheduled for 2004. Please feel free to elaborate on other plan implementation activities (those scheduled for 2004 or later) being undertaken by your jurisdiction or utility in the provided comment boxes or on additional sheets. Please answer only the applicable section(s) for your local government or utility.
Instructions:
Please review and complete the attached questions. In order to complete the report on schedule, we need all responses no later than Friday, October 1, 2004. For your convenience, the questionnaire is divided into three sections for each of the District's plans. We have also posted a Word version of the report at (www.northgeorgiawater.org) if you would like to fill out the questionnaire electronically. If you have any questions feel free to contact Rick Brownlow at (404) 463-3260. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
e-mail responses to: rbrownlow@atlantaregional.com Fax responses to: (404) 463-3254 Questions: (404) 463-3260

District-wide Watershed Management Plan

The questions below pertain to the District-wide Watershed Management Plan. The schedule for implementation of these tasks varies based upon whether you currently have a NPDES MS4 stormwater permit (Phase I or II). Though you may not currently be required to address each of the tasks listed below at this time, please provide responses to each question. The implementation schedule can be found in Section 9 of the Plan and the Draft EPD Compliance Guidelines.
I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM:

Yes

No

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? Comments:

Question #2-WM:

Yes

No

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? 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? Comments:

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Question #3-WM:

Yes

No

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Illicit Discharge / Illegal Connection Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Has your local jurisdiction developed an enforcement process and procedures for addressing illicit discharges and illegal connections to the local stormwater system? b) Does your local jurisdiction have an active program for identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal connections? Comments:

Question #4-WM:

Yes

No

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Conservation Subdivision / Open Space Development Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Have you approved any conservation subdivision or open space development projects since the ordinance was adopted? Comments:

Question #5-WM:

Yes

No

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?

Comments:

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #6-WM:

Yes

No

Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
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? 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?

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

Question #7-WM:

Yes

No

Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Comments:

Question #8-WM:

Yes

No

Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/muncipal good housekeeping program for stormwater management? Comments:

Question #9-WM:

Yes

No

Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
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:

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

No

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #11-WM:

Yes

No

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?

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

d) Please describe any additional stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and education programs you are undertaking in the comment box below. Comments:

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:

Question #13-WM:

Yes

No

If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option? Comments:

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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:

Yes

No

Question #2-WW:

Yes

No

Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include individual septic systems)? Comments:

II. Collection System Inspection and Maintenance

Question #3-WW:

Yes

No

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:

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Question #4-WW:

Yes

No

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:

Question #5-WW:

Yes

No

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

Comments:

Question #6-WW:

Yes

No

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:

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III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #7-WW:

Yes

No

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:

Question #8-WW:

Yes

No

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) Comments:

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

Yes

No

Question #10-WW:

Yes

No

Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Subcommittee?
If no would you like more information?

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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:

Yes

No

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?

Yes

No

Question #3-WS:

Yes

No

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

II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #4-WS:

Yes

No

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

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

Yes

No

Question #6-WS:

Yes

No

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

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #7-WS:

Yes

No

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:

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