2006 metro water District Plan implementation review

Water District Plan Implementation Review
Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
2006

2006 Water District Plan Implementation Review
Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
January 2007

Contents
Page

I.

Background and Process

A. District History and Reporting Requirements

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B. Questionnaire Process

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II. Overview of Questionnaire Results

A. Implementation of the District-wide Watershed Management Plan

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B. Implementation of the Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

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C. Implementation of the Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan 7

III. Full Questionnaire Results

A. Bartow County

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B. Cherokee County

19

C. Clayton County

28

D. Cobb County

36

E. Coweta County

47

F. DeKalb County

54

G. Douglas County

63

H. Fayette County

75

I. Forsyth County

84

J. Fulton County

96

K. Gwinnett County

107

L. Hall County

117

M. Henry County

129

N. Paulding County

138

O. Rockdale County

147

P. Walton County

156

IV. Appendix Sample 2006 Questionnaire

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Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District 2006 Plan Implementation Review
I. BACKGROUND AND PROCESS
A. District History and Reporting Requirements
The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District was created by the Georgia General Assembly in 2001 in order to preserve and protect water resources in the16-county metropolitan Atlanta area (Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale, and Walton counties). The District is charged with developing comprehensive regional and watershed specific water resources plans to be implemented by local governments. Three major plans to guide water resource management decisions were adopted in 2003:
District-wide Watershed Management Plan Long-term Wastewater Management Plan Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan
These plans provide local 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 review the implementation of these plans and report to the Director of
the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on an annual basis (O.C.G.A. 12-5582(c), 12-5-583(c), 12-5-584(b)). As part of this reporting, the District surveyed the plan
implementation activities of local governments in 2006.
B. Questionnaire Process
The 2006 Plan Implementation Questionnaire (see appendix) was sent to all District jurisdictions, including county and city governments and water and sewer authorities. The questionnaire focused on a variety of local government implementation activities from each of the three District Plans.
Responses to the questionnaire provided the District with significant information about progress at the local level. Local government implementation is critical to the District's goal of ensuring adequate supplies of drinking water, protecting water quality and minimizing the impacts of development on watersheds and downstream communities.
The District plans contain a number of local government implementation activities that are scheduled to occur over the next thirty years. The questionnaire focused on the implementation activities scheduled through 2006. This report provides an overview of the questionnaire responses, as well as the full text response from each jurisdiction.
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II. OVERVIEW OF QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS

A. Implementation of the District-wide Watershed Management Plan
The District-wide Watershed Management Plan outlines strategies and tasks that cities and counties should implement to manage stormwater and protect watersheds. Sixty-five local jurisdictions representing 95 percent of the District population responded to the questionnaire.

Programs to Address Illicit Discharges to Stormwater Systems

Illicit discharges are unpermitted, non-stormwater

flows to the stormwater system that contain

pollutants or pathogens.

District local

governments are required to develop programs to

look for potential illicit discharges and illegal

connections. Sixty-one cities and counties reported

having an active illicit discharge detection and

elimination program.

Local Stormwater Good Housekeeping Programs
Cities and counties in the District are establishing local good housekeeping practices for government facilities and operations. Some examples include:
Vehicle fueling, storage and maintenance areas,
Solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers,
Water and sewer treatment systems, Locally owned and operated parks and open
space
These pollution prevention programs prevent contaminants from entering waterways, and serve as good examples to employees and the community at large. Sixty-five local governments reported having a local stormwater good housekeeping program for their municipal or county operations.

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Model Stormwater Ordinances
An important component of the Watershed Management Plan is a set of six Model Stormwater Management Ordinances, which local governments adopt to help control nonpoint source pollution. All jurisdictions in the District were required to adopt the six model stormwater ordinances by April 2006. The District continues to work with local partners to provide training and evaluate the effectiveness of these ordinances. Stormwater Model Ordinance Adoption by Local Governments (reported as of October 2006)
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B. Implementation of the Long-term Wastewater Management Plan
The District's Long-term Wastewater Management Plan has requirements for managing and maintaining the 103 publicly owned wastewater treatment plants, approximately 9,000 miles of sewers and more than 300,000 manholes in the District. These requirements are in place to protect water quality and promote the efficient operation of the wastewater facilities and sewers in the District. Eighty-two percent of sewer systems in the District responded to the plan implementation questionnaire. These systems serve 98 percent of the sewered population of the District.
Sewer Collection System Inspection and Maintenance
Sewer system maintenance programs at a minimum should consist of several elements, including: sewer system inventory, grease management, overflow response, sewer rehabilitation, capacity certification and training programs. Local government maintenance programs are summarized in the following chart:
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Managing Septic Systems Critical Areas
Critical areas are those areas where the risks or potential impacts of septic system failures are higher. By 2007 each jurisdiction should identify critical areas with current problems or potential future problems. Twenty-eight jurisdictions are ahead of schedule by starting to identify septic system critical areas.
Septage Disposal
As homeowners become more educated on the need for maintenance and pumping of septic tanks, the disposal of septage pump out is an issue because septage is harder and more expensive to treat than typical sewage. The District plan recommends local jurisdictions provide arrangements for disposal of the septage generated within their jurisdictions either at local wastewater treatment plants or alternative disposal locations. Twenty sewer systems in the District currently accept septage at their wastewater treatment plants.
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 include them as part of a long-term plan. Twenty-eight local jurisdictions already have local policies addressing private wastewater systems.
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C. Implementation of the Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan
The Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan includes a framework for water supply facilities and strategies for resource management. There was an 83 percent response rate to the questionnaire from the water suppliers in the District. The 53 suppliers who responded serve approximately 99 percent of the District's population. The District surveyed water suppliers during 2006 to assess progress toward implementing the conservation measures identified in the plan. The 2006 responses from water suppliers regarding water conservation are summarized below.
Conservation Pricing
All District water suppliers are required to adopt a multi-tiered rate structure. This rate structure is considered an aggressive water conservation measure. The goal of conservation pricing is to reduce excessive discretionary water use, especially outdoor irrigation, by making water use increasingly more expensive. Increasing block or tiered rates serve 91.5 percent of the District's population, with 62 percent served by three or more tiers and 29.5 percent served by two tiers. These results are based on the 2006 Water and Wastewater Rates Survey conducted by the District, which had a 100 percent response rate.
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Water Supply Management
The Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan includes a framework for water supply facilities and strategies for resource management. As part of the 2006 survey of local suppliers, the District assessed compliance with the required resource management strategies. Seventy-seven percent of the water suppliers in the District responded to the questionnaire. The 47 suppliers who responded serve approximately 96 percent of the District's population. Local water management plans and emergency plans are needed to support proposed infrastructure and improvements. Ninety-five percent of the District's population is served by a local jurisdiction that has developed local water supply plans that conform to the District plan. Ninety-seven percent of the District's population is served by a water supplier that has developed emergency water plans.
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III. FULL QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
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Bartow County 2006 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 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) Have you 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 an inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities during their

construction?

Y

Comments:

Cartersville - In progress

Question #2-WM:

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the original (10/3/2002) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

N

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the revised (2/2/2006) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

a) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your jurisdiction's development review process?

N

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your jurisdiction's future-conditions floodplains in support of

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

N

Comments:

Bartow County- Ordinance scheduled for adoption October 2006. Implementation scheduled for January 2007.

Cartersville- In progress

Question #3-WM: Has your 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:

Cartersville- In progress

Shaded cells indicate items that are not applicable.

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Y

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Y

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Y

N

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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

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #6-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Stream Buffer Ordinance or equivalent?

Y

Comments:

None.

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #7-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? 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? N

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

Comments:

None.

Question #8-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #9-WM: Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for

stormwater management?

Y

Comments:

None.

Shaded cells indicate items that are not applicable.

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Y

N

Y

Y

N

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Y

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Y

Y

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Bartow County Adairsville Cartersville Emerson Euharlee Kingston Taylorsville White

Question #10-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 #11-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater

Subcommittee?

Y

If no, would you like more information?

N

Y

Y

Y

N

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #12-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and

education program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

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

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: Bartow County- School system presentations, annual river clean up, civic club speaker's bureau, and quarterly newspaper articles dedicated to stormwater education. Cartersville - PowerPoint presentation directly related to our community
IV. Funding

Question #13-WM: How does your 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- General Fund

Cartersville- Currently General Fund, but in progress of implementing a stormwater utility

Emerson - General Fund

Euharlee- Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax

Question #14-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you

considering this funding option?

N

Y

N

N

Comments: None.

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Bartow County 2006 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?

Y

Comments:

Euharlee- Euharlee's Water is provided by Bartow County and we have no sewerage system -- septic ranks only.

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

individual septic systems)?

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

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

Y

b) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection of sewers, manholes, right-of-ways, stream crossings, stream banks

adjacent to sewers and force mains?

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

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

Y

Comments:

None.

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.

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Question #5-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a written overflow emergency response program?
Comments: None.

Y

Y

N

Question #6-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If "Yes", please answer

the following questions.

Y

Y

N

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

effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity?

Y

Y

N

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

N

N

N

Comments:

Bartow County- Bi scheduling and up ends on data gathered such as work orders for blockages, I & I reports and flow test data to determine capacity.

Question #7-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted or begun to conduct a survey and inventory of the sewer

system?

Y

Comments:

None.

Y

N

Question #8-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a flow and rainfall monitoring program?

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Bartow County- As part of our watershed management plan we are collecting data from the Corp of Engineers weather station at Allatoona Dam.

Question #9-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a hydraulic modeling program?
Comments: Bartow County- This is our next step upon completion of our GIS system.

Y

N

Y

Question #10-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a capacity certification program?
Comments: None.

Y

N

Y

Question #11-WW: Has your jurisdictions begun to develop a training program for sewer system inspection and

maintenance?

Y

Comments:

Y

Y

None.

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III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #12-WW: Does your jurisdiction accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide

alternative treatment locations? If yes, please list facility name(s) and location(s).

Y

Comments:

Bartow County- The City of Cartersville accepts septic waste from local pumping companies only.

Question #13-WW: Has your local government begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and

unsewered areas of the jurisdictions?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #14-WW: Has your local government begun to identify septic system "critical areas"?

Y

Comments:

None.

IV. Local Wastewater Management Plans

Question #15-WW: Has your local government reviewed its wastewater master plan since 2005 to determine if it

needs revisions? Y

If yes, has your local plan been revised in order to support new projects?

Y

Comments:

Cartersville - We revise yearly due to changing needs.

Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Subcommittee?
Y If no, would you like more information?

Comments:

None.

Y

N

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Y

N

N

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Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Has your water system or retailer implemented a three-tiered conservation rate structure?

N

Comments:

Y

N

N

Bartow County- We have completed a rate study and plan to convert to monthly billing January 1, 2007 and will enact conservation pricing mid year 2007.

Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #3-WS: Has your water system begun the assessment of older plumbing fixtures in anticipation of a local retrofit

program?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #4-WS: Has your water system adopted a sub-metering policy or local ordinance for new multi-family

buildings?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #5-WS: Does your water system have a program to distribute low-flow retrofit kits?

N

Comments:

Bartow County- We are working with the district to finalize a program and make kits available to our customers.

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Question #6-WS: Does your water system providecommercial water audits?

N

Comments:

None.

Question #7-WS: Does your water system provideresidential water audits or make the "Do It Yourself Household

Water Assessment" available to customers?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #8-WS: Are you implementing any other water conservation measures or programs in your jurisdiction?

If yes, please describe below.

Y

Comments:

Bartow County- Speakers Bureau and printed materials for our customers.

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

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II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #9-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed a local water management plan? The plan should address water

supply, water treatment, water transmission and distribution, water conservation and reuse over a 30-year planning

horizon.

Y

Comments:

Euharlee- Euharlee's water is provided by Bartow County and we have no sewerage system -- septic tanks only!

Question #10-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 #11-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?
Y Comments: None.

Question #12-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as

identified in the District Plan?

Y

Comments:

None.

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #13-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:

Cartersville- We do mailers and newspaper articles about every 6 months.

Question #14-WS: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Water Supply and Water

Conservation Subcommittee?

Y

If no, would you like more information?

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

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Cherokee County 2006 Plan Implementation Questionnaire Results Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District

CChheerrookkWeeeeSACCoouunnttyy Ball Ground Canton Holly Springs Nelson Waleska Woodstock

District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your 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

Y

Y

a) Have you adopted the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual or an equivalent stormwater management technical

manual and standards that support the ordinance?

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

c) Have you developed an inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities during their

construction?

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #2-WM:

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the original (10/3/2002) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

Y

N

Y

Y

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the revised (2/2/2006) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention

Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

a) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your jurisdiction's development review process?

Y

Y

Y

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your jurisdiction's future-conditions 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

Comments:

Cherokee County- Cherokee County plans to adopt the revised (2/2/2006) ordinance at the September 5, 2006 Board of Commissioners meeting. Cherokee County is also under contract with Integrated Science & Engineering to map the future conditions floodplains in Cherokee County. Mapping is anticipated to be complete by April 2007.

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

equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

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

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

connections?

N

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Cherokee County - will be developing a program for identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal connections during the fall of 2006.

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CChheerrookkWeeeeSACCoouunnttyy Ball Ground Canton Holly Springs Nelson Waleska Woodstock

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

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #6-WM: Has your local jurisdiction adopted the Model Stream Buffer Ordinance or equivalent?

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #7-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If "Yes",

please answer the following questions.

N

N

Y

Y

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?

Y

Y

Y

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

taking responsibility?

N

Y

Y

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

N

Y

Y

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

N

N

Y

Comments:

Cherokee County - Cherokee County is developing its stormwater operations and maintenance program and will be finalizing it during the fall of 2006.

Question #8-WM: Does your local jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

N

N

N

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #9-WM: Has your local jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for

stormwater management?

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

CCWSA- CCWSA has contracted with a consulting engineer to prepare SP3 for Fitzgerald Creek WPCP; we are preparing SP3 without NOI for Etowah River Water Treatment Plant; we are updating the Rose Creek plan to be re-filed under the 2006 permit. Most of this program is for implementation by Cherokee County Government.

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Cherokee County 2006 Plan Implementation Questionnaire Results Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District

CChheerrookkWeeeeSACCoouunnttyy Ball Ground Canton Holly Springs Nelson Waleska Woodstock

Question #10-WM: Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If "Yes", please answer

the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

N

N

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

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

N

N

N

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

Y

Y

N

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

Y

N

Y

CCWSA- (a) and (c) are being done by Cherokee County Government. (b) is being addressed as part of the Lake Allatoona/Upper Etowah River Watershed Assessment Project that includes all counties

upstream of Cherokee County in the Etowah River Watershed (Lumpkin, Dawson, Pickens, and Forsyth). Part of the outcome will be a basin-wide watershed assessment and a general protection

implementation plan. Additionally, it is anticipated that the counties in the Upper Etowah Basin will be approving and implementing the Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan that will address issues like

impervious surface cover limits, buffers, etc.

Question #11-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

N

Y

Y

Y

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #12-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and

education program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

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?

N

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.

Comments:

Cherokee County - Cherokee County distributes materials through the Cherokee County School System.

CCWSA- CCWSA AND Cherokee County cooperate in on-going public water education programs.

Canton- The City of Canton uses a quarterly newsletter to all of its citizens which regularly incorporates articles about stormwater and nonpoint source pollution.

IV. Funding

Question #13-WM: How does your 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 means.

Comments: Cherokee County - Cherokee County currently funds its stormwater activities through its General Fund. City of Ball Ground- General fund and SPLOST Canton- Stormwater user fees Woodstock- The City of Woodstock has recently implemented a Stormwater Utility User Fee. This fee is to be billed for the first time in the month of October and the fees solicited will be collected in December 2006. During the inaugural year only half of the fee will be charged to residents, resulting from the approval date to being the program.

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Question #14-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option?
Comments: Woodstock- Our Stormwater Utility Use Fee was approved August 8, 2006.

N

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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

individual septic systems)?

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

CCWSA- Per Cherokee County ordinance, private WW facilities may be approved with a minimum size of 0.125 MGD and such facilities must meet CCWSA design criteria. Such facilities become part of the CCWSA WW system for operation and maintenance. CCWSA has the position that any private WW facility that is permitted by EPD outside the CCWSA/Cherokee County planning criteria is the responsibility of EPD for ensuring continuous and proper operation and maintenance. CCWSA has no plans to integrate WW facilities, that do not meet CCWSA/Cherokee County planning criteria into its WW system.

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

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

b) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection of sewers, manholes, right-of-ways, stream crossings, stream banks

adjacent to sewers and force mains?

Y

Y

Y

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

N

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Canton- The City of Canton's water and sewer system operations is run by a private contractor. (Optech Inc.)

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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

Y

Y

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

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

Y

Comments: None.

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments: None.

Question #6-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If "Yes", please answer

the following questions.

Y

N

Y

Y

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

effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity?

Y

Y

N

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

Y

Y

N

Comments:

CCWSA- The majority of the CCWSA sewer infrastructure has been installed within the last 20 years, and is therefore relatively new. Rehabilitation is on an "as needed" basis, with the most common

rehab being expansion of existing infrastructure to larger sizes to meet increased demand. Wastewater pumping stations are enlarged and occasionally decommissioned when appropriate. Pump

efficiencies are monitored through our SCADA system, so pumps are rebuilt, replaced or upgraded when necessary.

City of Ball Ground- The City of Ball Ground system was completed in March 2005. Rehab schedule is not anticipated to begin for 8-10 years.

Question #7-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted or begun to conduct a survey and inventory of the sewer

system?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #8-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a flow and rainfall monitoring program?

Y

N

Y

N

Comments: None.

Question #9-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a hydraulic modeling program?

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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Question #10-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a capacity certification program?

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments: None.

Question #11-WW: Has your jurisdictions begun to develop a training program for sewer system inspection and

maintenance?

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments: None.

III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #12-WW: Does your jurisdiction accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide

alternative treatment locations? If yes, please list facility name(s) and location(s).

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

CCWSA- Rose Creek WPCP

Question #13-WW: Has your local government begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and

unsewered areas of the jurisdictions?

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

None.

Question #14-WW: Has your local government begun to identify septic system "critical areas"?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Canton- Due to our limit geographical size and extensive sewer system; no areas of our current corporate limits are "critical areas".

Woodstock- Very few residential areas in the City operate on septic systems. This makes the task of identifying these areas of concern more simple. The City has reviewed these areas and coordinated a

5 to 10 year plan.

IV. Local Wastewater Management Plans

Question #15-WW: Has your local government reviewed its wastewater master plan since 2005 to determine if it

needs revisions?

Y

N

Y

Y

a) If yes, has your local plan been revised in order to support new projects?

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Canton- The city's most current wastewater master plan was developed during 2005-2006.

Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater

Subcommittee?

Y

N

N

N

a) If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Canton- The city is eager to participate with the MNGWPD.

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Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Has your water system or retailer implemented a three-tiered conservation rate structure?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Woodstock- We do have a three-tiered rate structure. However; it is not promoted as a conservation device.

Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #3-WS: Has your water system begun the assessment of older plumbing fixtures in anticipation of a local retrofit

program?

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

CCWSA- CCWSA, in cooperation with Cherokee County Government, will begin circa 4th quarter 2006 to assess the location and number of single and multi-family residences and commercial

buildings within the CCWSA service area that were constructed before 1993. Contingent upon the results of this assessment, CCWSA will begin an evaluation of a program strategy to distribute, install,

or provide incentives to replace higher flow fixtures. The appropriate program will be determined before the end of 2007.

Canton- The city has instated and ordinance requiring all remodeling building projects requiring a building permit to retrofit old nonconforming plumbing fixtures .

Question #4-WS: Has your water system adopted a sub-metering policy or local ordinance for new multi-family

buildings?

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

CCWSA- It is the working policy of CCWSA that new multi-family buildings be built with individual or sub-unit water meters. CCWSA and Cherokee County Government are working on an

appropriate ordinance/building standard that will address this issue.

Canton- The city plans to adopt an ordinance requiring sub-metering for new multi-family buildings, which would allow a master meter for the building to be read by the city and the sub-meters the

responsibility of the building owner. (to be passed by 12-31-2006).

Woodstock- The City is currently in the process of adopting an ordinance.

Question #5-WS: Does your water system have a program to distribute low-flow retrofit kits?

N

N

N

N

Comments:

CCWSA- CCWSA, in cooperation with Cherokee County Government, will begin circa 4th quarter 2006 to assess the location and volume of single and multi-family residences and commercial buildings within the CCWSA service area that were constructed before 1993. Contingent upon the results of this assessment, CCWSA will begin an evaluation of a program strategy to distribute, install, or provide incentives to replace higher flow fixtures. The appropriate program will be determined before the end of 2007.

Canton- The city plans to adopt a program to distribute low flow retrofit kits by 12-31-2006.

Woodstock- To date we have not had any issues or concerns with low flows.

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Question #6-WS: Does your water system provide commercial water audits?

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

CCWSA- Audit assistance provided upon request by a commercial establishment.

Canton- Upon request

Woodstock- Audits are provided per request or if there appears to be any matters of concern.

Question #7-WS: Does your water system provide residential water audits or make the "Do It Yourself Household

Water Assessment" available to customers?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Canton- The city has provided in-person residential water audits and has provided brochures as well as a link on its web site for do it yourself residential water audits.

Question #8-WS: Are you implementing any other water conservation measures or programs in your jurisdiction?

If yes, please describe below.

N

N

N

N

Comments:

None.

II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #9-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed a local water management plan? The plan should address water

supply, water treatment, water transmission and distribution, water conservation and reuse over a 30-year planning

horizon.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

CCWSA- CCWSA owns and operates the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility that will have, contingent on EPD permit approval, the capacity to treat 36 MGD average. The facility is designed

with Class 1 reliability (major equipment has redundancy) and has emergency back-up electric power generators, as well as being connected to an independent power substation that ties to a major

power distribution line. CCWSA has determined that it has reasonable system reliability without system interconnects that would feed water into the CCWSA distribution. Two systems, Cobb County-

Marietta Water and the City of Canton, are able to supply limited amounts of water to specific areas of CCWSA's service area. In general, these areas are restricted by topography. CCWSA does have

contracts to supply water in limited amounts to the City of Canton, City of Woodstock, Pickens County, and Dawson County, CCWSA is able to supply limited amounts of water to Forsyth County in

emergency situations, and is in negotiations with City of Cumming regarding emergency water supply. CCWSA is also negotiating an agreement to supply limited amounts of water to Bartow County.

Water conservation is being addressed directly through conservation pricing of water to our customers.

Distribution infrastructure (pipes, tanks, and treatment facility) are continually evaluated in light of new demands and development for proper sizing and location, and are adjusted as deemed necessary.

Drought plans are in place and used when appropriate; these generally follow state guidelines for drought restrictions on non-essential outdoor water use. CCWSA produces reuse quality water at its

Rose Creek WPCP and supplies the same to a local golf course. CCWSA will develop and/or review its emergency water supply and drought contingency plans during calendar year 2007.

Canton- Engineering Strategies Inc., is working with the city to finalize the development of the water management plan.

Question #10-WS: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District

Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan?

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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Question #11-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?

Y

Y

Y

Comments: None.

Question #12-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as

identified in the District Plan?

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

CCWSA- CCWSA owns and operates the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility that will have, contingent on EPD permit approval, the capacity to treat 36 MGD average. Two systems, Cobb CountyMarietta Water and the City of Canton are able to supply limited amounts of water to specific areas of CCWSA's service area. In general, these areas are restricted by topography. CCWSA does have

contracts to supply water in limited amounts to the City of Canton, City of Woodstock, Pickens County, and Dawson County. CCWSA is able to supply limited amounts of water to Forsyth County in

emergency situations, and is in negotiations with City of Cumming regarding emergency water supply. CCWSA is also negotiating an agreement to supply limited amounts of water to Bartow County.

Canton- The city has an agreement with Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority.

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #13-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

Comments:

Canton- The city has brochures about water conservation available at several sites within the city and provides links on its web site about water conservation.

None.

Question #14-WS: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Water Supply and Water Conservation Subcommittee?
If no, would you like more information?

Y

N

N

Y

Y

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District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your 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) Have you 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 an inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities during their

construction?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- These activities are currently conducted by the County and not the Water Authority.

Question #2-WM:

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the original (10/3/2002) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

Y

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the revised (2/2/2006) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention

Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

N

a) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your jurisdiction's development review process?

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your jurisdiction's future-conditions floodplains in support of the ordinance? [Local governments are to map 10% of their jurisdiction one year after adopting the model ordinance]

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- Clayton County, Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) and the Cities within the County are working on developing a Stormwater Utility (SWU). If approved, the SWU may be in operation in summer 2007 and will be managed by CCWA. The SWU would provide the funds necessary to perform the required mapping.

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

equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Y

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

connections to the local stormwater system?

N

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

connections?

Y

Comments:

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

code violations.

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Question #4-WM: Has your jurisdiction adopted the Model Conservation Subdivision / Open Space Development Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- Clayton County had previously adopted a conservation subdivision ordinance but we are unclear if it is consistent with the model ordinance, this info will have to come from the County.

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

N

Comments:

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

Question #6-WM: Has your jurisdiction adopted the Model Stream Buffer Ordinance or equivalent?
Y Comments:

None.

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #7-WM: Does your 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:

Clayton County Water Authority- These activities are currently the responsibility of the County but our answers reflect our understanding of the current practices.

Question #8-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority/Clayton County- Clayton County, CCWA and Keep Clayton County Beautiful sponsor and Amnesty Day to provide for collections of household hazardous wastes. The one-day event is well publicized and well attended.

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Question #9-WM: Has your jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for stormwater

management?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority/Clayton County- Clayton County inspects several municipal facilities for proper stormwater management. The facilities inspected annually include Fleet

Maintenance, Fuel Station and the Storage Yard. Both the CCWA and T&D staff inspect the CCWA's Water Production Plants and Water Reclamation Facilities 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.

Question #10-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.

Question #11-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater

Subcommittee?

Y

If no, would you like more information?

N

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #12-WM: Does your 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:

Clayton County Water Authority/Clayton County- CCWA and Clayton County both participate in the Clean Water Campaign activities, such as hosting workshops, distribute Clean Water Campaign educational materials to the County residents and airing PSA's on local TV channel. CCWA also hosts the Wetlands and Watershed Festival annually. As part of the Stormwater Utility (SWU) campaign, CCWA and the Count distribute monthly bill inserts or newsletters containing educational information on non-point source pollution to over 70,000 of CCWA customers. CCWA also meets with non-profit organizations and the SWU Citizen Advisory Committee to educate them on stormwater and to obtain their feedbacks on the development of the SWU. CCWA also partners with Clayton State University and the Clayton County Public Schools to provide educational resources and workshops (Adopt-A-Stream, stormwater presentations, etc.) to students and K-12 teachers.

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IV. Funding

Question #13-WM: How does your 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 Water Authority/Clayton County- Currently, Clayton County's stormwater management programs are funded by general tax revenues. CCWA's watershed management programs are funded by water and sewer fees. We are in the early stages of implementation of a stormwater utility with billing expected to begin mid 2007.

Question #14-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you

considering this funding option?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority/Clayton County- CCWA is implementing a stormwater utility on behalf of the County and all six cities, which will begin operation in mid-2007.

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: Clayton County Water Authority- The MNGWPD Plan is consistent with CCWA's 2005 Master Plan Update.

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 conduct routine inspection of sewers, manholes, right-of-ways, stream crossings, stream banks

adjacent to sewers and force mains?

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

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

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- CCWA has a 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 have also completed 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.

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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 jurisdiction have a written overflow emergency response program?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #6-WW: Does your jurisdiction 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?

N

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

N

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- Current program is primarily based on hydraulic capacity and identified structural problems, but continued improvements in inspection and system inventory are improving our rehabilitation program. We are currently in the process of adopting a system for rating our pipes based on industry-standard classifications.

Question #7-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted or begun to conduct a survey and inventory of the sewer

system?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- We have a comprehensive GIS coverage of our sewer lines, manholes, and pumping stations including information on manhole invert elevations for most lines 10"

or larger.

Question #8-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a flow and rainfall monitoring program?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- CCWA established this program as part of our Wastewater Collection System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan.

Question #9-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a hydraulic modeling program?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- CCWA developed a hydraulic model as part of our Wastewater Collection System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan, however, it is not a constantly updated

model maintained by our staff but will be updated periodically utilizing consultant.

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Question #10-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a capacity certification program?
Y Comments: None.

Question #11-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a training program for sewer system inspection and

maintenance?

Y

Comments:

None.

III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #12-WW: Does your jurisdiction accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide

alternative treatment locations? If yes, please list facility name(s) and location(s).

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- The W.B. Casey WRF at Flint River Road accepts septage.

Question #13-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and unsewered

areas of the jurisdictions?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- Current sewered areas can be determined by reviewing our sewer system inventory in the GIS.

Question #14-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to identify septic system "critical areas"?

N

Comments: None.

IV. Local Wastewater Management Plans

Question #15-WW: Has your jurisdiction reviewed its wastewater master plan since 2005 to determine if it needs

revisions?

Y

If yes, has your local plan been revised in order to support new projects?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- CCWA reviewed our 2000 Master Plan as part of our 2005 Master Plan Update. No major changes were made to the wastewater management plans. A separate

master plan was prepared for the E.L. Huie constructed wetlands site.

Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater

Subcommittee?

Y

If no, would you like more information?

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I. Water Conservation
Question #1-WS: Has your water system or retailer implemented a three-tiered conservation rate structure?
Y Comments: None.

Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?
Y Comments: Clayton County Water Authority- CCWA won the first Fox McCarthy Water Conservation Award for our leak detection program.

Question #3-WS: Has your water system begun the assessment of older plumbing fixtures in anticipation of a local retrofit

program?

N

Comments:

None.

Question #4-WS: Has your water system adopted a sub-metering policy or local ordinance for new multi-family

buildings?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- We are in the process of developing language for consideration by the County Building Department.

Question #5-WS: Does your water system have a program to distribute low-flow retrofit kits?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- We have distributed several thousand low-flow kits to our customers and continue to promote this program.

Question #6-WS: Does your water system providecommercial water audits?

N

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- CCWA does not perform personalized audits inside businesses. However, 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.

Question #7-WS: Does your water system provideresidential water audits or make the "Do It Yourself Household

Water Assessment" available to customers?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- CCWA does not perform audits inside homes. However, 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. The "Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment" form is posted on our website.

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Question #8-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 #9-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed a local water management plan? The plan should address water

supply, water treatment, water transmission and distribution, water conservation and reuse over a 30-year planning

horizon.

Y

Comments: Clayton County Water Authority- Yes, the 2000 and 2005 master plans both address long-range water supply, treatment, transmission and distribution. Our management of water resources through indirect potable reuse is a key component of our long-term plan.

Question #10-WS: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District

Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan?

Y

Comments:

Clayton County Water Authority- The MNGWPD Plan is consistent with the CCWA 2005 Master Plan Update.

Question #11-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?

Y

Comments: None.

Question #12-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as

identified in the District Plan?

N

Comments: Clayton County Water Authority- CCWA has several agreements in place with surrounding jurisdictions to provide or buy water in routine and emergency situations.

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #13-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: Clayton County Water Authority- CCWA provides limited information as part of our quarterly customer newsletter and periodic news releases. CCWA posts a mandatory outdoor water restrictions notice on our website. CCWA also participates in the Clean Water Campaign Water-Use-It-Wisely program. CCWA distributes Water-Use-It-Wisely materials, and promotes water conservation to

citizens at CCWA's educational events, and has posted educational material on our website.

Question #14-WS: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Water Supply and Water

Conservation Subcommittee?

Y

If no, would you like more information?

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District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances
Question #1-WM: Has your 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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

a) Have you adopted the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual or an equivalent stormwater management technical

manual and standards that support the ordinance?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

c) Have you developed an inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities during their

construction?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Cobb County- Cobb County was audited by GaEPD in July 2006. GaEPD had extensive comments related to stormwater management and how we incorporated the District's model ordinances. We

are currently addressing their comments. Inspection during construction of post-development SWM facilities is handled by a different branch of Cobb County government known as Cobb County

Community Development Department.

Question #2-WM:

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the original (10/3/2002) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the revised (2/2/2006) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention

Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

Y

N

a) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your jurisdiction's development review process?

N

Y

Y

N

Y

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your jurisdiction's future-conditions 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

N

Comments:

Cobb County- Cobb County is in the process of amending our floodplain management ordinance to comply with the District's 2/2/2006 amended version. Adoption is scheduled for January 2007. We

believe our mapping of future-conditions floodplains is on schedule. We are targeting completion of all floodplain mapping updates and expansions in Cobb County by January 2010.

Marietta- On City Council Agenda for this Council cycle.

Smyrna- We were told to hold off on this adoption until some amendments were made.

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

equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Y

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

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

connections?

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Cobb County- Our model conservation subdivision ordinance was adopted in April 2004. However, it was recently repealed because it was felt that developers were abusing it to gain higher

development densities. Right now we are looking at changes to make it more effective. We would have to call it a "work in progress" right now.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #6-WM: Has your jurisdiction adopted the Model Stream Buffer Ordinance or equivalent?

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Cobb County- Although our stream buffer ordinance is not exactly like the District's model ordinance, we believe ours is 'as effective' as the model ordinance and has been in operation since October

1999.

Marietta- On City Council Agenda for this Council cycle.

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #7-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If "Yes", please

answer the following questions.

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Comments:

Cobb County- The policies for maintenance of private SWM facilities are defined in Section 50 of the Official Code of Cobb County. We are in the process of developing a routine inspection and

tracking program for both public and private SWM facilities. At the present time our maintenance activities are scheduled according to need and available funding. It is not what could be considered a

"proactive" maintenance program.

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Question #8-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

None.

Question #9-WM: Has your jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for stormwater

management?

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Cobb County- This program is currently under review.

Question #10-WM: Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If "Yes", please answer

the following questions.

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

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

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?

N

N

Y

Comments:

Cobb County- The Cobb Marietta Water Authority has developed planning maps but I am unaware of any development tracking methods or procedures currently in place. Source water watersheds

have been identified, but to date interjurisdictional agreements for source water protection have not been considered or brought forward. We have an aggressive floodplain acquisition program to

enhance/preserve greenbelt/buffers next to major waterways. This program undoubtedly has source water protection benefits, however our efforts to acquire floodplains have not been formally linked to

a source water protection program. Maybe they could be.

Question #11-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater

Subcommittee?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

If no, would you like more information?

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #12-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and

education program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

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.

Comments: Cobb County- We developed numerous brochures and flyers for public education. We started a manhole stenciling program, but later converted to a cast iron manhole imprint with the words "No Dumping. Drains to Waterway" or "no Dumping Drains to Chattahoochee River" or "No Dumping: Drains to Etowah River" cast into the manhole cover. We also hired JJ&G to prepare a stormwater video primer which has been aired on Channel 23. We have also constructed a pilot-program rain garden at our facility at 664 South Cobb Drive. Marietta- The City of Marietta has purchased new numbered stainless steel disks to install for all storm water structures as the city maps them. Smyrna- Information given out at civic/community events by our Keep Smyrna Beautiful program.

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IV. Funding
Question #13-WM: How does your 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- $9 million per year funded by the Cobb County Water System; IN FY07 and FY08 an additional $3 million per year will be contributed to the SWM program by the General fund.

Austell- stormwater user fees, service fees

Marietta- General Fund

Powder Springs- General Tax Revenues

Smyrna- General Fund

Question #14-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you

considering this funding option?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Cobb County- A detailed proposal to implement a Stormwater Utility in Cobb County was brought forward in January 2006, but was withdrawn in the wake of public criticism and opposition to it.

Smyrna- We have a stormwater fee.

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:

Marietta- Wastewater is collected within the City of Marietta' service area and piped to Cobb County Water System for treatment.

Powder Springs - The City of Powder Springs Wastewater System is interconnected with the Cobb County Wastewater System.
Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include individual septic systems)?
Y Comments: Marietta- There are no private wastewater systems in the City of Marietta's service area.

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

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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 conduct routine inspection of sewers, manholes, right-of-ways, stream crossings, stream banks

adjacent to sewers and force mains?

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

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

Y

Comments:

None.

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 jurisdiction have a written overflow emergency response program?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #6-WW: Does your jurisdiction 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.

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system?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #8-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a flow and rainfall monitoring program?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #9-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a hydraulic modeling program?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #10-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a capacity certification program?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #11-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a training program for sewer system inspection and

maintenance?

Y

Comments:

None.

III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #12-WW: Does your jurisdiction accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide

alternative treatment locations? If yes, please list facility name(s) and location(s).

Y

Comments:

Powder Springs- The City of Powder Springs does not have a wastewater treatment facility.

Smyrna- N/A

Question #13-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and unsewered

areas of the jurisdictions?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #14-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to identify septic system "critical areas"?

Y

Comments:

None.

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IV. Local Wastewater Management Plans

Question #15-WW: Has your local government reviewed its wastewater master plan since 2005 to determine if it

needs revisions?

Y

If yes, has your local plan been revised in order to support new projects?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater

Subcommittee?

Y

If no, would you like more information?

Comments: None.

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Has your water system or retailer implemented a three-tiered conservation rate structure?

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Comments:

Cobb County- As of January 1, 2006 we have a three tier water rate and eliminated our summer billing program which assessed a $.90 surcharge for water over 125% of winter use and gave a credit

for the sewer charges over 125% of use. Sewer is now charged equal to metered water use.

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- Because CCMWA is a regional wholesale water provider it cannot utilize a volume-based tiered approach. The consumption of the counties and municipalities that we serve ranges from .08 MGD to 63 MGD. However, CCMWA implemented a conservation surcharge in 1992. The summer surcharge is in effect from May through September. The surcharge applies to water purchased during these months in excess of 130 percent of the average winter consumption using the previous November through March to calculate average winter consumption. The surcharge for customers for which CCMWA is the exclusive source of water is 25% of the base rate. The surcharge for customers for which CCMWA is the non-exclusive source of water is 100% of the base rate. Marietta- The declining block structure that previously existed was replaced by a flat rate system pending further study of revenue requirements to support redevelopment and capital improvement initiatives. A three-tiered conservation rate structure is scheduled for presentation to the governing board of the Marietta Board of Lights and Water on November 13, 2006 and will be adopted at that time.

Powder Springs - We are in the process of acquiring a consulting engineering firm to do the rate study for the City.
Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?
Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA continuously audits the treatment plants as well as the transmission system. CCMWA has an on-going leak detection and repair program that allows the utility to maintain a 3% unaccounted for water loss.

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Question #3-WS: Has your water system begun the assessment of older plumbing fixtures in anticipation of a local retrofit

program?

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Comments: Cobb County- We have an initial review of properties from the tax assessor's office. We have started determining the rate of redevelopment and are in the process of determining the correct approach

for implementation of this aspect of the plan.

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA is a water wholesaler and has no residential users. However, CCMWA initiated an indoor water conservation education effort in 2003 with its

"Mission Inpossible" program. "Mission INPossible" is targeted to middle school students with the distribution of an indoor water conservation kit that includes a low-flow shower head, aerators, toilet

tank bank, and leak detection dye tablets. The students form teams, with one student installing the various devices in their home and tracking water consumption through their water bill. The other team

members develop water saving tips, and create spreadsheets and graphs demonstrating the water savings. Cobb County Water System, our largest wholesale customer, partnered with waterSmart in a

shower head exchange program in September 2005 and is scheduled again in September 2006.

Question #4-WS: Has your water system adopted a sub-metering policy or local ordinance for new multi-family

buildings?

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Cobb County- It has been written and will go before the Board during the Semi Annual Code Change Public Hearing in January of 2007.

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA is not empowered to pass local ordinances.

Question #5-WS: Does your water system have a program to distribute low-flow retrofit kits?

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Comments: Cobb County- As of August 2006 we had given out over 500 indoor kits, and 350 outdoor kits. We have also distributed 1,000 low flow showerheads. Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA is a water wholesaler and has no residential users. However, CCMWA initiated an indoor water conservation education effort in 2003 with its

"Mission Inpossible" program. "Mission INPossible" is targeted to middle school students with the distribution of an indoor water conservation kit that includes a low-flow shower head, aerators, toilet

tank bank, and leak detection dye tablets. The students form teams, with one student installing the various devices in their home and tracking water consumption through their water bill. The other team

members develop water saving tips, and create spreadsheets and graphs demonstrating the water savings. Cobb County Water System, our largest wholesale customer, partnered with waterSmart in a

shower head exchange program in September 2005 and is scheduled again in September 2006.

Question #6-WS: Does your water system providecommercial water audits?

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Comments: Cobb County- We have mailed letters of intent to the 50 commercial users that comprise our highest water use customers. Pre-audit surveys have been mailed to interested parties and we will schedule

a visit to one when they are complete with the assistance of P2AD.

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA has one industrial customer -- Lockheed, a federal contractor which follows federal guidelines concerning water conservation. CCMWA has one

institutional customer -- Southern Polytechnic State University, which follows guidelines by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and has an active preventative maintenance

procedure.

Question #7-WS: Does your water system provideresidential water audits or make the "Do It Yourself Household

Water Assessment" available to customers?

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Comments: Cobb County- We have a do it yourself water audit we created. They are available on the website, at the water system through the mail, we have distributed more than 5,000 Audits. If Customers

choose to return them they receive a personal water use profile and applicable water saving materials. We have had about 300 Audits returned to us. Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA has no residential customers.

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Question #8-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

N

Y

Comments:

Cobb County- Yes we have showerhead exchanges throughout the year, testing SMART irrigation technology, partnership with Rotary Club of Marietta to distribute Water Audits, Ongoing outdoor

retrofit and irrigation information distribution. Going Native Contest, Allatoona Ally Conservation Coloring Book Contest. Just released the Green School Initiative to promote conservation and water

quality education.

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- The Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority is in its seventh year of sponsoring the waterSmart program to help encourage sustainable, year-round, water conservation in all climactic conditions.

* The primary objective of the waterSmart program is to educate metro Atlantans about the importance of indoor and outdoor water conservation. waterSmart has successfully educated residents about "state of science" methods for maintaining their lawns and outdoor landscapes, as well as tips on how to conserve water indoors.
* With the support of the Governor's office and the Cobb County Commission, waterSmart was launched on April 3, 2000. Since then, the Governor has issue consecutive waterSmart proclamations. In 2005, Governor Sonny Perdue issued a proclamation declaring Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority a waterSmart utility.

*In 2000, user-friendly collaterals on lawn watering, Xeriscape, and tree planting were developed in conjunction with the Georgia Water Wise Council, Cobb Co. Cooperative Extension Service and endorsed by the Georgia Green Industry Association, Georgia Turf Association, Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association and Marietta Council of Garden Clubs. These collaterals were provided to all the wholesale customers for distribution to their customers. waterSmart continues to distribute water conservation collaterals to residents in Cobb and Paulding Counties at community events and through retail garden centers and nurseries, apartment complexes, real estate companies, and local organizations like the Chamber of Commerce.

* Over the last six years, waterSmart has educated the minds of Georgia's future by sponsoring the annual Spring waterSmart Garden Contest with elementary schools within the Cobb and Paulding County School Systems. With judges such as Reporter Sally Sears (WSB-TV), Meteorologist Gene Normal (WGCL-TV), Steve Brady from Cobb Extension Service and Lawn and Garden Expert Walter Reeves, and partners such as local Home Depot stores and Pike Family Nurseries, the contest educates young students on drought tolerant planting techniques in the springtime each year. The sixth annual garden contest is now underway with Compton, Harmony Leland, Mount Bethel, Sedalia Park and Rocky Mountain elementary schools participating with Pike Family Nurseries sponsoring. Since its inception in 2001, more than 700 elementary school-aged children and their teachers have participated in the contest.

* In 2002, waterSmart expanded its outreach to indoor water conservation efforts. Indoor conservation tips have been developed and endorsed by the following: Georgia Plumber's Trade Association, Plumbing and Mechanical Association Georgia, Clean Water Campaign -- Atlanta Regional Commission, Southface Energy Institute and EarthCraft House. *Through the established partnership with the Georgia Plumber's Trade Association, indoor waterSmart tips and techniques are incorporated in educational courses for plumbers each year.

* Starting in 2003, waterSmart created Mission INPossible, an indoor water conservation project working with middle school students to teach the importance of saving water in their homes. Students were provided with kits to retrofit their homes and measure the reduction in water consumption. Participants have included Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, East Paulding Middle School, Paulding County Girl Scout troops and Herschel Jones Middle School -- which participated for the first time in 2006. Since its inception, nearly 400 middle-school age children have participated.

* In 2005, Cobb County Water System became a waterSmart partner, agreeing to give $10,000 a year towards waterSmart's three new programs -- "Adventures with Allatoona Ally" Coloring Book, Going Native and Take a Shorter Shower Week -- In addition to the donation of associated materials.

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* waterSmart planned and implemented strategic media relations activities surrounding the inaugural Take a Shorter Shower Week 2005, alerting key audiences about its conservation efforts while also educating them about programs. waterSmart solicited and secured partnerships with Cobb County's Center for Family Resources to serve as beneficiary of shower items collected for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees at the kick-off event and Six Flag's White Water as a partner for Take a Shorter Shower Week to give out free tickets for attendees. For its inaugural year, Gov. Sonny Perdue proclaimed Sept 17-23, 2005, as Take a Shorter Shower Week. waterSmart reached more than 150,000 area residents through media relations and events with: Two on-air, primetime mentions by celebrity participant Gene Normant of WGCL-TV (CBS); an announcement in the Marietta Daily Journal and on 11Alive.com and Atlantabuzz.com. waterSmart distributed nearly 100 low-flow showerheads -- in exchange for water-wasting ones -- at the inaugural Take a Shorter Shower Week kick-off event.

* waterSmart created the inaugural "Adventures with Allatoona Ally" Coloring Book in to educate Cobb County third, fourth and fifth graders on the importance of conserving water while empowering them to inform other local children about conservation methods through their drawings. More than 500 children from Frey, Birney, Due West, Ford, East Side and Brown elementary schools submitted their drawings showing Ally, the fish mascot for Lake Allatoona, conserving water. waterSmart secured approximately 20 partnering doctors' offices, restaurants and retailers in Cobb County to distribute the book to their youngest patrons upon completion, making an initial distribution of more than 800 books. To release the coloring book, waterSmart held a Launch Party at Mountain View Regional Library on April 12, 2006. More than 80 people (50 children) attended, including Smyrna City Councilman Ron Newcomb and Lake Allatoona's Chris Purvis and media such as Cobb County's TV 23 and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Through upcoming events and exisiting distribution partners, waterSmart will release 5,000 coloring books in Cobb County in 2006. More than 1,000 have already been distributed in the community.

* Going Native, waterSmart's new garden contest purpose to teach Cobb County residents about the role native plants play in water conservation, kicked off in mid April 2006 in partnership with Georgia Native Plant Society. waterSmart secured several celebrity and high-profile judges, including Walter Reeves, WSB-AM; Joe Washington, HGTV Groundbreakers; Joe Lamp'l, DIY Network Fresh from the Garden; and Theresa Schrum, GNPS. Pike Family Nurseries agreed to provide the contest winner with a $100 gift certificate and is distributing 500 Going Native contest flyers in its four Cobb County stores. Going Native is currently in process.

*waterSmart has created the Web site, www.waterSmart.net, for Georgians to reference tips about Xeriscaping and conservation techniques, which has steadily increased its amount of daily visitors over the years. The Web site has had nearly 500,000 visitors since its creation in 2000.

In July 2006 Georgia EPD partnered with waterSmart to encourage Georgia residents to incorporate water saving activities into their daily routines -- focusing primarily on the reduction of outdoor water use during the current drought.
Marietta- State-wide outdoor watering restrictions are enforced in the City of Marietta service area. Smyrna- Outdoor watering restrictions.

II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #9-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed a local water management plan? The plan should address water

supply, water treatment, water transmission and distribution, water conservation and reuse over a 30-year planning

horizon.

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA has had a water supply master plan since 1988. It was updated in 1996 and again in 2000. The plan was provided to the District to assist in the

regional plan. CCMWA has reviewed and revised its CIP to incorporate the District plan.

Austell - In development

Marietta- Water treatment and supply are provided by the Cobb County -- Marietta Water Authority.

Powder Springs- The City of Powder Springs is included in the Cobb County - Marietta Water Authority planning area.

Smyrna- Under Cobb Marietta Water Authority

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Question #10-WS: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District

Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA's current local water management plan incorporates the District's principles and recommendations). CCMWA's data reflects that customer demand projections are lower than the District projections. CCMWA will continue to analyze demand projections and will request amendment to the District plan as needed.

Question #11-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?
Comments:

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA has two independent sources of water: the Chattahoochee River and Lake Allatoona. CCMWA also has interconnections with all its wholesale customers, of which Cherokee Co., Fulton Co. and Douglas County have independent production capabilities.

Austell - In development.

Question #12-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as

identified in the District Plan?

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- CCMWA's plans for water treatment plants and reservoirs include projected populations and demands as forecasted by the District. The Hickory Log Creek

Reservoir, a joint project with the City of Canton, is identified in the District Plan and has received a 404 Permit and is under construction.

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #13-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

Comments:

Cobb County- Brochures, Pre-rinse spray valve brochure, Water Use It Wisely, Water Wheels, water wise landscaping guides, efficient irrigation Power Point, waterSmart deliverables, Allatoona Ally coloring book, Activity books, Xeriscape packages. Water Conservation coordinator has spoken to more than 40 groups this year and presented or prepared dozens of lessons for Cobb County Schools

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority- See response to #8

Marietta- Marietta Water has a "Partners in Education" with the local school system, a "Clean Water Week" each October to focus on water issues, and uses a bill stuffer to provide direct mail information to ratepayers. The local media is used to report on water conservation requirements and other important issues pertaining to water supply. Outdoor water usage restrictions are enforced with

direct interaction with violators to further educate them with current rules. Smyrna- Outdoor watering materials.

Question #14-WS: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Water Supply and Water

Conservation Subcommittee?

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

If no, would you like more information?

Y

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District-wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your 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) Have you 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 an inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities during their

construction?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #2-WM:

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the original (10/3/2002) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

N

Y

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the revised (2/2/2006) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention

Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

Y

Y

Y

a) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your jurisdiction's development review process?

Y

Y

Y

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your jurisdiction's future-conditions floodplains in support of

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

Y

N

N

Comments:

None.

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

equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

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

N

Y

N

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

connections?

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Coweta County- We are currently reviewing proposals for the development and implementation of the County IDDE program with the expectation that the program will be in operation by the end of 2006 we

are continuing to identify and map our stormwater infrastructure in support of this effort.

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

Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Coweta County- The County is currently developing a new County Land Use Plan and revising the zoning ordinances to address this ordinance. Once completed, we will submit a copy of the final product for

your review.

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

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #6-WM: Has your jurisdiction adopted the Model Stream Buffer Ordinance or equivalent?

Y

Comments:

None.

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #7-WM: Does your 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?

Y

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:

None.

Question #8-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #9-WM: Has your jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for stormwater

management?

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #10-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.

Question #11-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater

Subcommittee?

Y

If no, would you like more information?

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Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y Y Y

N

N

Y

N

N

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N

N

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III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #12-WM: Does your 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

N

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

N

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: Sharpsburg- We have no implemented a program at this point. However, we do hand out materials including the "Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment".

N

N

IV. Funding
Question #13-WM: How does your 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- The County currently funds the Stormwater Management Program through the General Fund. Sharpsburg- General and Splits Fund

Question #14-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you

considering this funding option?

N

Y

N

Comments: Coweta County- The option of a stormwater utility was reviewed by the County and was found to not be a feasible/practical source of funding for implementation of the Stormwater Management Program, at this time.

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:

Coweta County- Coweta County has requested a permit to expand the capacity of the Shenandoah WPCP to 2.0 MGD from .89 MGD.

Sharpsburg- We do not currently have a waste treatment facility. However, we are familiar with the plan and its requirements.

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

individual septic systems)?

Y

N

N

Comments:

Coweta County- Adopted in 1993. Modified in 2006.

Newnan Utilities- Zoning does not allow installation of septic systems in the sewer district. There is a small number of septic systems in the district, however, they are abandoned as they fail.

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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 conduct routine inspection of sewers, manholes, right-of-ways, stream crossings, stream banks

adjacent to sewers and force mains?

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

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

Y

Comments:

None.

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:

Coweta County- (c) Use P2AD fact sheets and posters in three languages.

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

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #6-WW: Does your jurisdiction 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:

Newnan Utilities- We have an informal system for rehabilitation of sewer systems and we spend approximately $.5 M per year on rehab.

Question #7-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted or begun to conduct a survey and inventory of the sewer

system?

Y

Comments:

Coweta County- I&I study in planning stages.

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Question #8-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a flow and rainfall monitoring program?

Y

Y

Comments:

Coweta County- Rainfall data collection began in 1990. Effluent flow data collection began in 1974 when the plant was built.

Question #9-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a hydraulic modeling program?

Y

N

Comments:

Coweta County- Coweta County Water & Sewer's engineering consultant has investigated suitable software for the upcoming I&I study.

Question #10-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a capacity certification program?

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #11-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a training program for sewer system inspection and

maintenance?

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #12-WW: Does your jurisdiction accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants or provide

alternative treatment locations? If yes, please list facility name(s) and location(s).

Y

N

Comments:

Coweta County- 1) 1040 Walton Road, Moreland, Georgia; 2) Bob Wilson Road, Newnan, Georgia -- owner residence is 1568 J.D. Walton Road, Newnan, Georgia; 3) 605 Bud Davis Road, Newnan, Georgia; 4) Reese

Question #13-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and unsewered

areas of the jurisdictions?

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Coweta County- 2026 Comprehensive Plan outlines areas to be sewered.

Question #14-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to identify septic system "critical areas"?

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

IV. Local Wastewater Management Plans

Question #15-WW: Has your local government reviewed its wastewater master plan since 2005 to determine if it

needs revisions?

Y

If yes, has your local plan been revised in order to support new projects?

Y

Comments: None.
Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater

Subcommittee?

Y

If no, would you like more information?

Comments: None.

Y Y

Y

N

Y

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I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Has your water system or retailer implemented a three-tiered conservation rate structure?

Y

Y

Comments:

Sharpsburg- Town does not currently operate a water system.

Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?

N

Y

Comments:

Coweta County- Requests for funding are included in planning for the 2007 budget.

Question #3-WS: Has your water system begun the assessment of older plumbing fixtures in anticipation of a local retrofit

program?

Y

N

Comments:

None.

Question #4-WS: Has your water system adopted a sub-metering policy or local ordinance for new multi-family

buildings?

Y

Y

Comments:
None.

Question #5-WS: Does your water system have a program to distribute low-flow retrofit kits?

N

N

Comments:

Coweta County- Initial stocks of kits have been purchased. Advertising of availability will begin upon installation of the new billing software, currently in progress.

Question #6-WS: Does your water system provide commercial water audits?

Y

Y

Comments:

Coweta County- On demand.

Question #7-WS: Does your water system provide residential water audits or make the "Do It Yourself Household

Water Assessment" available to customers?

Y

Y

Comments:

Coweta County- Audits available on demand. "Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment" is available in Adobe format on Coweta County website.

Question #8-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

Comments:

Coweta County- The "Water Source Book" series has been implemented throughout the entire Coweta County school system, K-12.

Newnan Utilities- We require irrigation meters.

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II. Water Supply: Local Plans and Treatment Facilities

Question #9-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed a local water management plan? The plan should address water

supply, water treatment, water transmission and distribution, water conservation and reuse over a 30-year planning

horizon.

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #10-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 #11-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?

Y

Y

Comments:

Newnan Utilities- We have intergovernmental connections with Coweta County, Atlanta, and Spalding County.

Question #12-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as

identified in the District Plan?

Y

Y

Comments:

Coweta County- Coweta County has been receiving water, under contract, from Atlanta since December 2001, from Griffin since February 2006 and from Newnan Utilities since 1984.

Newnan Utilities- See above comment.

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #13-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

Y

Comments:

Coweta County- When the new billing software comes on-line, in the Fall of 2006, Coweta County can begin distribution of conservation materials along with regular monthly invoices.

Newnan Utilities- We provide internet links to MNGWPD, EPD, and P2AD.

Question #14-WS: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Water Supply and Water

Conservation Subcommittee?

Y

N

If no, would you like more information?

Y

N N Y

Y

Y

N
N Y

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I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM: Has your 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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

a) Have you 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 an inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities during their

construction?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #2-WM:

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the original (10/3/2002) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage

Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Has your local jurisdiction adopted the revised (2/2/2006) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention

Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions a) and b) below.

Y

N

Y

a) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your jurisdiction's development review process?

Y

Y

Y

Y

b) Have you initiated mapping or made preparations to map your jurisdiction's future-conditions floodplains in support of

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

DeKalb County- Preparation of flood plain ordinance has been completed and will be adopted by the end of the year. However, starting this year (2006) 25% of flood plain each year will be mapped based on

future conditions in support of the ordinance.

Decatur- The floodplains for the entire City have been completely remapped under a contract with Manhard Consultants and a submittal has been made to FEMA and is under review at this time for the

approval of a LOMR for these revisions. The ability to have new maps available upon FEMA approval of the City's submission will be coordinated with the Atlanta office of GEMA.

Chamblee- I am not aware of having completed 2.b, but we adopted the new ordinance in July 2006, and will have the mapping done in the required schedule.

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

equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Y

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

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

Comments:

Decatur- Screening of outfall points is being done by DeKalb County under a Stormwater Intergovernmental Agreement for Implementation of NPDES Permit Requirements that was entered into on July 25,

2006 between the City of Decatur and DeKalb County.

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

Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #6-WM: Has your jurisdiction adopted the Model Stream Buffer Ordinance or equivalent?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

DeKalb County- Current DeKalb County 75 foot buffer exceeds the 25 foot state required buffer.

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #7-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If "Yes", please

answer the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y Y/N

Y

Comments:

DeKalb County- In the next two months we will have a consultant or consultants on board to inventory 40% of the MS4 by the end of 2007 and complete the inventory by the end of 2009.

Avondale Estates- Our program is currently being developed.

Stone Mountain- Proposal to conduct complete survey and mapping of storm water infrastructure by Clark Patterson Associates, Inc. scheduled for adoption on November 7, 2006.

Question #8-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Comments:

None.

Question #9-WM: Has your jurisdiction developed a county/municipal good housekeeping program for stormwater

management?

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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Question #10-WM: Do you have any water supply source watershed in your jurisdiction? If "Yes", please answer

the following questions.

N

N

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?

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:

Decatur-This activity is conducted by DeKalb County; they maintain the water supply system serving Decatur.

Question #11-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater

Subcommittee? If no, would you like more information?

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Decatur- The former City Engineer, Miguel Valentin, was a member of this committee. To date his position on the committee has not been refilled.

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #12-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and

education program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Y

N

N

N

N

N

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

Y

Y

Y

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.

Comments: Chamblee- We have materials to distribute to the public, we install signage along the creeks in the city and we print information in citywide newsletters and calendars.
Decatur- The City holds a class every year for citizens called Decatur 101. This program has become so popular it is no run in 2 group of about 90 individuals who want to learn more about how City government works. Presentations are made during the class on the Stormwater Utility and Clean Water Act information and materials are provided. City staff also do discussions on request at public schools and materials are provided for stream cleanup program run by some of the schools. Stone Mountain- Information is provided on the city's website http://www.stonemountaincity.org/index_files/Page 531.htm.

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IV. Funding
Question #13-WM: How does your 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- Storm Water Utility Fee Avondale Estates- Stormwater User Fee Chamblee- Stormwater user fees Clarkston- 1) Stormwater Utility Fee/ Tax -primarily; 2) General Fund - misc activities Decatur- Funding is provided through a Stormwater Utility that was established in December 1999, a rate ordinance was adopted March 2000 and annual billing of all properties commenced in 2000. Stone Mountain- Storm water utility fee.
Question #14-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option?
Comments: DeKalb County- We have a stormwater utility fee in place
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: Chamblee- DeKalb County Water and Sewer Clarkston- DeKalb County maintains all sewer through/in Jurisdiction (matrix) Decatur- Wastewater collection and treatment for the City of Decatur is provided through DeKalb County. The County owns and operates the wastewater collection system within the City limits. There are no wastewater treatment facilities within the City limits.

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

individual septic systems)?

Y

N

Comments:

Chamblee- DeKalb County Water and Sewer

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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 conduct routine inspection of sewers, manholes, right-of-ways, stream crossings, stream banks

adjacent to sewers and force mains?

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

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

Y

Comments:

Clarkston- DeKalb County maintains all sewer through/in jurisdiction (matrix)

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