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

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:

None.

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

areas of the jurisdictions?

Y

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:

Clarkston- DeKalb County maintains/operates system in jurisdiction

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.

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:
DeKalb- This is in the RFP process now for an engineering firm to conduct this in 2007.
Chamblee- DeKalb County Water and Sewer.
Decatur- Water supply and distribution for the City of Decatur is provided by DeKalb County. DeKalb County owns and operates the water supply system within the City limits. There are no water intake or treatment facilities located within the City limits.

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

Clarkston- All requests are forwarded to DeKalb County.

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:

None.

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

Comments:

DeKalb County- Availability of funds in a driving factor for this program. Public Education is ongoing but actual kits are not available at this time.

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

N

Comments:

None.

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

Water Assessment" available to customers?

Y

Comments:

DeKalb County- Do it your self is available and distributed at public meetings and shows.

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.

N

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

Comments:

None.

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

DeKalb County- In relation with our new plant the reservoirs were designed for additional capacity. We are in the process of reviewing our interconnects with other counties for water supply along with sources for emergency supply to key areas.

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

identified in the District Plan?

Y

Comments:

None.

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III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #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:

DeKalb County- We provide a variety of District developed items along with AWWA, WEF and self-developed educational materials. We have a very strong educational program in the school to start the kids off early. We also have a water calendar art contest in the school system for kids to supply the art work for a calendar.

Chamblee- DeKalb County Water and Sewer

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

N

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:

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

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?

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

Comments:

None.

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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.
a) Has your local jurisdiction developed an enforcement process and procedures for addressing illicit discharges and illegal connections to the local stormwater system? b) Does your local jurisdiction have an active program for identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal connections?

Y

N

Y

N

Comments:

DDCWSA- Outfall screening and facility inspection with associated enforcement is scheduled to begin November, 2006. Inventory of outfalls was completed in June, 2006.

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

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:

Y

Y

DDCWSA- NO QUESTIONS FOLLOWED

Villa Rica- The City currently has a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning which was intended to preserve greenspace and encourage development that would benefit the environment. The majority of new residential developments are PUDs.

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

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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

Y

N

None.

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Douglasville* Villa Rica

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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

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

Y

Y

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

Y

N

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

taking responsibility?

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

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

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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

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

N

N

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

DDCWSA- Current Status: Pollution Prevention Plans developed for Southside WWTP, Sweetwater Creek WWTP, City vehicle maintenance facility; County jail, landfill and vehicle maintenance facility.

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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.

Y

Y

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

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

Y

N

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

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #11-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater Subcommittee?
If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

Comments:

DDCWSA- N/A Villa Rica- We are aware of the meetings and attend. Not sure if we formally have a representative. *Stormwater Management in Douglas County and the City of Douglasville is handled by Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority

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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

Y

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

Y

N

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

Y

N

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

below.

Comments:

DDCWSA- Public meetings, newspaper articles, bill inserts, bill messages, magnets, brochures given to drive-thru customers and displayed in the lobby, display

tables at various locations, and school presentations. WSA has contracted with the School System to teach a pollution prevention program as part of their science

curriculum for grades 1-7. Villa Rica- The City provides for the public at City Hall materials from the Clean Water Campaign.

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: DDCWSA- STORMWATER USER FEES based on equivalent residential units (ERU's) of impervious surface on all property in Douglas County. In addition, fees are charged for soil erosion and sedimentation and inspection. Fines are collected for violations to the Authority's Rules and Regulations.

Question #14-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option?
Y Comments:
DDCWSA- N/A *Stormwater Management in Douglas County and the City of Douglasville is handled by Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (DDCWSA)

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Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

I. Local Plans and Wastewater Facilities

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

with the District Long-term Wastewater Management Plan?

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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

individual septic systems)?

Y

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

Y

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

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

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

N

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

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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Douglas County* DDCWSA
Douglasville* Villa Rica

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.

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

system?

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

N

None.

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

Y

N

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).
Comments: DDCWSA- Sweetwater Creek WWTP, 1565 Roberts Rd., Douglasville, GA
Question #13-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and unsewered areas of the jurisdictions?
Comments: None.
Question #14-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to identify septic system "critical areas"?
Comments: None.

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

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Douglasville* Villa Rica

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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

Y

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

Y

Comments:

DDCWSA- Technical Clarification -- Appendix B-15 in the current plan needs several clarifications. The plan shows WSA ultimately having two WWTPs. We'll actually have to WWTPs and one UWRF. The clarifications are:

1. It shows the Sweetwater Creek WWTP being expanded to 4.5 mgd by 2010 and 6.0 mgd by 2020. WSA is in the design and permitting process of expanding the plant to 6.0 mgd by 2010.

2. We received approval of a minor amendment to expand the South Central UWRF from 0.5 mgd to 1.0 mgd by 2005. We decided not to pursue this project. The UWRF will remain at 0.5 mgd.

3. The amended plan shows the South Central UWRF being expanded from 1.0 mgd to 6.0 mgd by 2010. As indicated in number two above, the UWRF will remain at 0.5 mgd.

4. We are currently constructing a new 6.0 mgd South Central WWTP that is scheduled to be placed in service during 2008. This plant is still scheduled to be expanded to 9.0 mgd by 2020 and 12.0 mgd by 2030.

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

Y

Y

Comments: Villa Rica- We are aware of the meetings and attend. Not sure if we formally have a representative.

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Douglasville* Villa Rica

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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?
Comments: None.

N

N

Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?
Comments: None.

Y

N

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

program?

N

N

Comments:

None.

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

buildings?

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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

N

N

Comments:

None.

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

Y

N

DDCWSA- The Authority performs an internal audit for all commercial accounts via an exception listing report that is generated with each of our 10 monthly billing cycles. This listing includes all locations that are outside a certain tolerance range for consumption. These are researched and about 10% of the customers are contacted regarding high/low consumption. In 2006, a Do-It-Yourself Water-Use Assessment form was mailed to both residential and commercial customers.

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Douglas County* DDCWSA
Douglasville* Villa Rica

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:

DDCWSA- In 2006, the Do-It-Yourself Water-Use Assessment was mailed to all WSA customers.

Villa Rica- We make the "Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment" available to customers.

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

N

Comments:

DDCWSA- WSA held a Rain Garden Workshop and has included a Do-It-Yourself Water-Use Assessment with all invoices. In addition, the following measures

were taken: stream clean-up, newspaper articles, public meetings, contracting with the school board to teach conservation, Business to Community Expo exhibit,

displays at local businesses, presentations to civic organizations.

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

N

Comments:

Villa Rica- We are preparing an RFP for a Water Supply Master Plan to address these issues.

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

Comments:

Villa Rica- The City is pursuing purchasing water from Douglas County to support the Douglas County citizens of Villa Rica. We request the Districts support.

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Villa Rica- We have connections to neighboring utilities in case of emergency and have emergency plans.

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

identified in the District Plan?

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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Douglasville* Villa Rica

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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

Comments:

DDCWSA- Brochures and pamphlets are given out at the drive-thru window and displayed in the lobby. Bill messages sometimes contain conservation tips, and the

local government access TV channel airs conservation tips. Information is provided on display tables at various locations in the community.

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? Comments:

Y

Y

Villa Rica- We are aware of the meetings and attend. Not sure if we formally have a representative.

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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:

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?

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: Fayetteville- 2006 Ordinance submitted to City Council for approval in November

Peachtree City- The City of Peachtree City has waited because of the issues with FEMA compliance.

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?

Y

Comments: None.

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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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

Comments:

None.

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

Comments:

Peachtree City- Developing as part of our NPDES Phase 2 Program.

Question #8-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a household hazardous waste collection program?
N Comments: None.

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

management?

N

Comments:

Peachtree City- This is part of our NPDES Phase 2 program.

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y Y Y

N

N

Y

Y

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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.

Y

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

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

N

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

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

Y

Comments:

Peachtree City- Not begun tracking imperviousness yet.

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

Subcommittee?

Y

If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

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?

N

Y

N

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

Comments: Fayetteville- Rivers Alive performing cleanup for Whitewater Creek and Ginger Cake Creek this year. Peachtree City- We are doing a host of activities under our NPDES Phase 2 NOI.

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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: Fayette County- General Funds Fayetteville- Stormwater Utility fees Peachtree City- Currently have Stormwater Utility. Seeking Revenue Bond for Capital Projects.

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

considering this funding option?

Y

Comments:

None.
Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

I. Local Plans and Wastewater Facilities

Question #1-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of your local wastewater master plan for consistency with the District Long-term Wastewater Management Plan?

Comments: Fayetteville- Our Work Program is consistent with the District Plan.
Question #2-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a local policy for private wastewater systems (does not include individual septic systems)?

Comments: None.

II. Collection System Inspection and Maintenance

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Question #3-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Maintenance Program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for preventive and routine maintenance? b) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection of sewers, manholes, right-of-ways, stream crossings, stream banks adjacent to sewers and force mains? c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system? d) Does your jurisdiction conduct periodic cleaning of sewers and associated appurtenances?
Comments: None.

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

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Question #4-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Grease Management Program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Does your jurisdiction have written methods and procedures for preventing/controlling discharges of grease from industrial and commercial facilities? b) Does your jurisdiction have an inspection/tracking program to ensure routine inspections of grease traps, tracking of sewer system blockages and overflows associated with grease, and investigations to identify sources causing blockages in the sewer system? c) Does your jurisdiction have a grease management training program to ensure that the community understands the importance of reducing/eliminating grease discharges into the sewer system? Comments: None.
Question #5-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a written overflow emergency response program?
Comments: Fayette County-
Question #6-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Does your jurisdiction have procedures for prioritizing rehabilitation work based on severity of defects, cost effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity? b) Does your jurisdiction have a schedule for sewer system rehabilitation?
Comments: None.
Question #7-WW: Has your jurisdiction conducted or begun to conduct a survey and inventory of the sewer system?
Comments: None.
Question #8-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a flow and rainfall monitoring program?
Comments: None.
Question #9-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a hydraulic modeling program?
Comments: None.

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Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

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Question #10-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a capacity certification program?
Comments: None.
Question #11-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a training program for sewer system inspection and maintenance?
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).
Comments: Peachtree City Water Authority- Rockaway WWTP
Question #13-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and unsewered areas of the jurisdictions?
Comments: None.
Question #14-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to identify septic system "critical areas"?
Comments: Fayetteville- This is not applicable. All developments are required to connect to sewer.

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

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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?
If yes, has your local plan been revised in order to support new projects?
Comments: None.
Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Subcommittee?
If no, would you like more information?

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Comments: None.

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

Comments:

None.

Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?
Comments: None.

Y

Y

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

program?

N

Y

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.

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Question #5-WS: Does your water system have a program to distribute low-flow retrofit kits?
Comments: None.

N

N

Question #6-WS: Does your water system provide commercial water audits?
Comments: Fayetteville- We provide free audits and also self audit tools at our Web Site.

Y

N

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:

Fayetteville- We provide free audits and also self audit tools at our Web Site.

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

N

Comments:

Fayetteville- Low flow goody bags during 2007.

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

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

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

identified in the District Plan?

N

N

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

Y

Comments:

Fayette County- Fayette County participates in the Clean Water Campaign and sponsors multiple County educational programs through the Extension Service.

Fayetteville- Materials are available at our Web Site. We also provide facility tours on request.

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

Conservation Subcommittee?

Y

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

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

that support the ordinance?

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

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

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

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

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

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

Comments:

Forsyth County- Forsyth County did not meet the 10% requirement in 2005; however, the County is increasing the mapping done in-house by GIS staff, and now requires developers to map floodplain for all submitted projects.

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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

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

local stormwater system?

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County- Forsyth County continues to conduct inspections as part of a program to identify protential illicit discharges and illegal connections.

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

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Cumming- The stream buffers are too large and should be reduced, unless the ARC would like to pay for these buffers like an easement. These buffers equate to taking

property without just compensation.

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

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

Y

N

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

Y

Y

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

Y

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

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County- The Stormwater Management Program was developed in 2004 and approved by EPD in 2005.

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

Y

N

None.

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County- The Stormwater Management Program describes elements of the Good Housekeeping Practices, and was developed in 2004 and approved by EPD in

2005.

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

questions.

Y

Y

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

jurisdiction?

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

Question #11-WM: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater Subcommittee?
If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

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

Y

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

Y

Y

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

Comments: Forsyth County- Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is a County organization that carries out many annual public outreach and education activities. In addition, the Water

and Sewer Department and the Engineering Department disseminate brochures and information on their websites, in their offices, and during inspections. The County has

recently hired a public outreach coordinator specifically to handle water-related topics. He will be responsible for coordinating presentations for school age children in

addition to other activities. CH2M HILL has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the County for implementation of Public Education and Involvement. Cumming- The City has a great website: www.cummingutilities.com

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: Forsyth County- Stormwater activities are primarily funded by the General Fund. Cumming- Water/wastewater capital recover fees.
Question #14-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option?
Comments: None.

N

Y

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Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

I. Local Plans and Wastewater Facilities

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

Long-term Wastewater Management Plan?

Y

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County- The EPD recently conducted an audit of Forsyth County to determine compliance with all three MNGWPD Plans. The Director of EPD certified in a letter dated August 10, 2006 that Forsyth County is making a good faith effort to comply with the three District Plans.

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

Y

Y

Forsyth County- The UDC only allows new private wastewater systems to be built as a public/private collaborative effort, with the system owned and operated by County after construction.

II. Collection System Inspection and Maintenance

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

questions.

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

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

and force mains? c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

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

facilities?

Y

Y

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

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

Y

Y

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

reducing/eliminating grease discharges into the sewer system?

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County- The County has developed a log that is distributed to users of Automated Grease Recovery Unites (AGRUs) with instructions on the required steps to

clean the units. The log states that failure to provide the log during an inspection will result in a violation notice. The County has developed a compliance guide for

restaurant managers for grease traps. The guide is posted on the Forsyth County website and lists the responsibilities of the creator of waste materials with respect to

grease handing and disposal. P2AD also has a Fat, Oil, and Grease (FOG) program that is documented for use by municipalities on its website. The County will use this

as an additional resource for procedures and education. The County hired a full-time pre-treatment inspector in 2006.

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County- The County has two contractors who are hired to pump out wet wells and sewer lines in case of an overflow event. The County has an additional

contractr who has been hired to perform water sampling and report to GAEPD following an overflow event. A database is maintained on sewer spills, in addition to a

paper file. The County also owns a pump/vac truck. A formal Overflow Emergency Response Program has been developed to include all of the information requred by the

District.

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

questions.

Y

Y

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

capacity?

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County- A consultant is being contracted to complete an update to the Sewer System Master Plan. This contract is currently in the process of being approved by

the Purchasing Department. Procedures for prioritizing rehabilitation and a schedule will be included in this update. The County does have a contract in place to halt

manhole leakage in joints, cracks, and lifting holes.

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

Y

Y

Forsyth County- The County has developed GIS maps showing the alignment of sewer mains throughout the County. The maps do not yet have surveyed invert data, but in 2006 the County began collecting manhole top elevations with survey-grade GPS. Plans are being developed to input the invert data based on site surveys and as-built

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

Y

Y

Forsyth County- Forsyth County has exisiting flow meters at all connections with Fulton County. Additionally, there are meters at most of the wastewater pump stations. All new pump stations, whether County or Developer installed, include a SCADA system that continuously monitors flow. Rainfall data is available from USGS continuous monitoring stations in the County. No separate County program is expected to be implemented to address rainfall monitoring at this time.

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

Y

Y

Forsyth County- A steady-state model was built using Microsoft Excel for evaluating the collection system in Forsyth County. The Manning's Formula for gravity flow hydraulics is the basis of the model. Forsyth County continues to collect data (especially invert date) to refine the model as necessary.

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

Y

Y

Forsyth County- Although Forsyth County has a modeling program for its sanitary sewer collection system, a sewer capacity certification model has not been implemented at this time. The County currently tracks sewage treatment capacity using a spreadsheet that records sales of treatment capacity to developers. The County has developed a draft capacity certification program which will be finalized in 2007/2008. Estimated wastewater flows are examined prior to issuance of land disturbance permit for new development. Forsyth County requires a "Water Distribution/Sanitary Sewer Addition Submittal" to be submitted by a developer as part of the plan review process. This from requires the developer to estimate wastewater flows, and requires the County plan reviewer to check the capacity of the receiving sanitary sewer infrastructure.

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

Comments:

Y

Y

Forsyth County- Staff is required to attend continuing education classes to obtain or maintain state certifications.

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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).

N

Y

Comments:

Cumming- Bethelview Road AWRF located at 4605 Bethelview Road, Cumming, Georgia 30040. Charge is $0.15 per gallon and is due at the time of tanker or truck

discharge into the AWRF. Only residential septage is accepted.

Question #13-WW: Has your jurisdiciton begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and unsewered areas of the

jurisdictions?
Comments: Forsyth County- These plans were developed as part of the 2002 Sewer System Master Plan. The plan is scheduled to updated in 2006/2007.

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments: Forsyth County- The County will follow the MNGWPD's recommendations for reducing the number of onsite septage systems in the County. The County's goal is to provide sewer service to 85% percent of its new population and extend service to current private and septic tank owners at a mearued pace. The County will adopt a petition policy for connection of exisiting users/developments to sewer system.

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

Y

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

N

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County-Forsyth County is currently in the process of hiring a consultant to update the Sewer System Master Plan.

Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Subcommittee?
If no, would you like more information? Comments: None.

Y

Y

N

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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

Comments:

Forsyth County- Forsyth County adopted a new conservation rate effective January 2006, but it is still being implemented as of this date (15 September 2006) due to

billing system/IT problems. The new rate should be fully implemented before the end of 2006.

Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?
Comments: None.

Y

Y

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

Y

Comments:

Cumming- This task seems to be too big for a small municipality to accomplish. Maybe a Gwinnett County would be successful.

Forsyth County- The majority of homes in Forsyth County are less than 20 years old. However, the County plans to conduct and assessment of older fixtures between 2006 and 2008, and implement a program in 2010.

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County- This is currently required by the Water & Sewr Department during plan reviews to enforce the Water Conservation Plan. It will also be added into

Ordinance 13 Water System at the next revision.

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

N

Y

Comments:

Cumming- We sell them for $9.00 at City Hall.

Forsyth County- The County is investing supplying these kits at cost and by request. Most homes in the County were built after 1992, so there is not a huge demand for

low-flow fixtures.

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

Y

N

Comments:

Cumming- This requirment is too much. Why don't we come up with a "Do It Yourself Commercial Water Assessment". I think the City of Cumming needs to hire about

15 employees to comply with all of the District's mandates. Good grief!

Forsyth County- The County will include niformation about the commercial water audit on its website and as a bill insert in 2006, so that owners can perform the audit themselves. As part of the information given out during business license renewal, the County plans to include a water audit form. If the public has any questions, they will be insturcted to contact the Water and Sewer Department for answers. The County will contact P2AD to conduct staff training for performing commercial audits in 2006.

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:

Forsyth County- The "Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment" is available to customers as a handout. The assessment will also be on the County website and

possibly distributed as a bill insert in 2006, so that residents can perform the audit themselves.

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:

Cumming- Our web site www.cummingutilities.com

Forsyth County- Forsyth County aggressively enforces outdoor watering restrictions that are more stringent than the State requirements.

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: Forsyth County- Forsyth County contracted CH2M HILL in 2005 to develop a Water Master Plan to be completed in 2006. Currently, the Water Master Plan is still in

the development phase, and documentation is limited to technical memorandums and a work plan that have been completed as interim steps. The Water MAster Plan will

include developing/calibrating a hydralic model, addressing inter-jurisdicitonal connections, water supply, water treatment, water transmission and distribution,

interconnections, water conservation, drought and emergency plans, and reuse. The Water Master Plan will address plans through 2025, and the plan may later be

amended to address plans after 2025. The County also contracted JJ&G to develop a "Water Supply Source Evaluation" in 2005. This plan was completed in August 2005

and outlines options to meet raw water needs through 2025.

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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

Comments:

Forsyth County- The EPD recently conducted an audit of Forsyth County to determine compliance with all three MNGWPD Plans. The Director of EPD certified in a

letter dated August 10, 2006 that Forsyth County is making a good faith effort to comply with the three District Plans.

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Cumming- We are working with Gwinnett and Cherokee Counties. However, the costs associated with constructing a mutually beneficial water connection are enormous.

The enormous costs will kill the project. Does ARC have any grants available?

Forsyth County- Forsyth County contracted CH2M HILL in 2005 to develop a Water Master Plan to be completed in 2006. Currently, the Water Master Plan is still under development, but it will include developing/calibrating a hydrologic model, addressing inter-jurisdictional connections, water supply, water treatment, water transmission and distribution, interconnections, water conservation, drought and emergency plans, and reuse.

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

District Plan?

Y

Y

Comments:

Forsyth County- Although Lake Lanire is exempt fro Part V criteria, the County developed the WAMP in coordination with Hall County and the City of Gainesville,

which both occur in the Lake Lanier watershed, to provide a comprehensive plan to conduct watershed assessment and management activities. The County coordinated

with Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, Cherokee County, and Fulton County to develop a water quality protection plan for the Big Creek watershed. The County has contracted CH2M HILL to develop a watershed improvement plan for the Big Creek watershed in 2006. This plan will address interjurisdictional agreements.

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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

Comments:

Cumming- Mostly via our website www.cummingutilities.com. Otherwise, we supply pamphlets to our Department of Utilities main office and to the Forsyth County

Library.

Forsyth County- Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is a County organization that carries out many annual public outreach and education activities. In addition, the Water and Sewer Department and the Engineering Department disseminate brochures and information on their websites, in their offices, and during inspections. One brochure available is the "Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment." The County has recently hired a public outreach coordinator specifically to handle water-related topics. He will be responsible for coordinating presentation for school age children in addition to other activities. CH2M HILL has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the County for implementation of Public Education and Involvement.

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 informaiton?

Y

Y

N

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Mountain Park Palmetto Roswell
Sandy Springs Union City

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

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:

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Fulton County- Fulton County has modified the Design Manual to address design issues in the State Manual. In some respects Fulton County's manual is now more effective than the State Manual. There are many aspects in Fulton County's manual that are not addressed in the State Manual.

East Point- The ordinance was adopted at the November 6, 2006 Council meeting. The ordinance requirements will be incorporated into your development concept review process prior to full implementation.

Hapeville- Frank Winfrey and Ron Griffith are out certified stormwater inspectors.

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

N

Y

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.

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County's floodplain ordinance will be revised to reflect the requirements of the Model Ordinance as adopted by the District on 2/2/06 where Fulton County's Ordinance does not satisfy the requirements of the Model Ordinance. It is planned to present these revisions to the Board of Commissioners by December 31, 2007

Alpharetta- Mapping of future floodplains to the one-square mile drainage basin was completed September 1, 2006. 100-acre drainage basins have been delineated and will be required to be mapped by new developers beginning

December 1, 2006.

East Point- The ordinance was adopted at the November 6, 2006 Council meeting. The ordinance requirements will be incorporated into your development concept review process prior to full implementation. The City is upgrading its GI

system that will incorporate the most current mapping information.

Hapeville- All of our floodplains are designated zone a by the FEMA floodplain maps the city has been unable to have the city base flood elevations determined.

Palmetto- Expect to adopt the revised ordinance by end of first quarter of 2007.

Roswell- The City has completed new aerials with 2-foot contours. The City will complete the floodplain update in one-year following the identification of a future funding source.

Union City- Expect to adopt the revised ordinance by end of year.

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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

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

connections to the local stormwater system?

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

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Hapeville- In compliance with our NPDES Permit we inspect our ditches, stream banks, and stormwater infrastructure BMP's. The code enforcement dept. also monitors our fog program as well as responding to citizen complaints. The water and sewer dept. also checks, cleans and maintains the system on a daily basis.

East Point- The ordinance was adopted at the November 6, 2006 Council meeting. There will education meetings with the development community stakeholders prior to full implementation and enforcement. The past efforts for enforcement and identifying and screening for illicit discharges and illegal connections are being reevaluated to meet the Model Illicit Discharge/Illegal Connection Ordinance most recently adopted.

Sandy Springs- This is addressed in our approved MS4 NOI.
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: Fulton County- Conservation Subdivision Ordinance, adopted April 21, 2004. Hapeville- This is included in our plan and site review process for new construction. East Point- The referenced ordinance is currently being reviewed the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Sandy Springs- To be presented to Mayor and City council before August 2007 and adopted by December 2007.
Question #5-WM: Has your jurisdiction adopted the Model Litter Control Ordinance or equivalent?
Comments: Fulton County- Fulton County Codes of Law, ARTICLE XVI -- Litter Control Hapeville- We had an existing litter ordinance already in place. Sandy Springs- To be presented to Mayor and City council before August 2007 and adopted by December 2006.
Question #6-WM: Has your jurisdiction adopted the Model Stream Buffer Ordinance or equivalent?

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Fulton County- Fulton County Codes of Law -- ARTICLE VII -- Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance, adopted April 21, 2004.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Hapeville- This is incorporated into our land disturbance and NPDES programs.

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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

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

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

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

taking responsibility? d) Have you developed an emergency response strategy for threats to public safety and/or property?
e) Have you developed policies for the maintenance of private stormwater management facilities?

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County is developing a formalized written Emergency Response Plan.

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Alpharetta- a) A written policy is currently being developed for maintenance level and extent of service. Current maintenance policy is based on unwritten policy, prior maintenance activities and City ordinance. c) Maintenance is current done on a complaint basis. The entire system was inspected between May 2005 and August 2006 as part of the stormwater inventory. There is not a current schedule for future routine inspection or maintenance other than on a complaint basis. e) Policy is included in City Ordinance and required as a note on final plats.
East Point- The ordinance was adopted at the November 6, 2006 Council meeting. There will be a series of meetings with the development community stakeholders prior to full implementation. The City of East Point currently advises owners of their obligation to maintain private storm water management facilities. Hapeville- The City maintains ditches & structures on private residential property on an "emergency" basis as needed. Commercial properties are instructed to maintain their own.

Roswell- The City has developed a ranking program for operations and maintenance projects as well as Capital Improvement Projects. The City is addressing needs as they arise and has regular inspections planned for City's infrastructure. Private stormwater facilities are the maintenance responsibility of the property owners, however, the City does provide some technical assistance. The City sends deficiency letters to property owners when maintenance of private structures is necessary. The City has not mapped the infrastructure in GIS, however, City staff have been auditing the infrastructure and comparing structures in the field to the as-built drawings. The City plans on completing a GIS-based infrastructure assessment when funding is identified, this project is planned to last 2 years.
Sandy Springs- These items marked "no" are in process.

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

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- All household and yard trash collection in North Fulton, South Fulton, and Sandy Springs have been privatized requiring all residents to contract with a private hauler of their choice.

Roswell- The City has a bulky trash program and does provide education and referrals for proper disposal of hazardous wastes.

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

stormwater management?

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- Currently, the County does not have in place any written Pollution Prevention Plans for employees who handle landscaping, site management, vehicle maintenance. The County plans to develop and implement Standard

Operating Procedures.

East Point- The City of East Point is currently in the process of evaluating is current maintenance facilities to identify any deficiencies and needed improvements.

Roswell- The City performs inspections on City facilities to ensure they are complying with the same standards as private property.

Sandy Springs- Not implemented at this time, but is part of the approved MS4 NOI.

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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. 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?

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

N N/A

Y

Y N/A

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Y

Y

Y

N

Y N/A

Y

Y

N

Alpharetta- The City tracks drainage complaints and reviews development plans for existing downstream flooding or drainage problems. The City has also adopted a Small Water Supply Watershed Ordinance which includes a map of the drainage basin and 7-mile radius of the City of Roswell drinking water intake. The City has expanded stream buffers and is working to implement the recommendations of the Big Creek Watershed Study. However, there is not a comprehensive map tracking development and water quality issues. East Point- The City of East Point water supply source is Sweetwater Creek located in Douglas County. The City monitors and maintains interjurisdictional communication to address our concerns over any adverse water quality impact to the City's water supply source.

Roswell- Interjurisdictional cooperation is present and does not require signed agreements at this time. The City does require wide buffers on Big reek and does seek greenspace whenever practical. The City has three water quality monitoring stations along Big Creek and its tributaries to monitor changes in water quality.

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

Subcommittee? If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

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

Y

N

Y

N

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

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

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County, Public Works, Water Services, recently established a four person public education and outreach team which is charged with the education and outreach needs of the Division including this requirement. This team is in the process of developing a strategy for establishing a comprehensive Public Education and Outreach Program. This aspect of educating businesses will be incorporated into the overall county plan.

Alpharetta- Classroom presentations, enviroscape presentations, Rivers Alive, pre-construction class for contractors, new developments and are required to install curb markers on all new catch basins.

Atlanta- Adopt-a-Stream, Rivers Alive Clean-ups, Water bill inserts, Messaging through NPU Ambassador Program, Security Issues and Disaster Preparation

East Point- The information is prominently displayed in public facilities and on the City cable channel.

Hapeville- Grease trap inspection performed semi-annually by the code enforcement dept.

Roswell- The City does use Clean Water Campaign materials, but will be hosting the workshops without CWC assistance this year. The City also received a 319 grant for improvements to the Illicit Discharge & Illegal Connection program that will include enhanced education. One of the project elements will be quarterly educational newspaper inserts.

Sandy Springs- Although not implemented at this time, this is covered in the approved MS4 NOI and we will be utilizing materials from the clean water campaign and storm drain stenciling will be one of our messages.

Union City- Stream clean-up events twice a year and Spring and Fall free trash disposal days.

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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: Fulton County- Fulton County's Stormwater Management Activities Program is funded via the General Fund for Special Service Districts (unincorporated areas of the County).

Alpharetta- General Fund

Atlanta- Water and Sewer Fund East Point- The City of East Point funds are provided through the general fund. A stormwater utility fee is being considered.

Fairburn- stormwater user fees

Hapeville- General water & sewer budget

Palmetto- General Fund

Roswell- Currently stormwater services are funded by the General Fund. The City is currently completing a stormwater utility feasibility study to assess other funding options.

Sandy Springs- General Fund and Service Fees. Union City- General Fund

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

considering this funding option?

N

N

Y

Comments:

Sandy Springs- While this has been discussed as a potential funding mechanism, no formal steps have been taken toward implementing a stormwater utility fee.

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

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

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County regularly reviews all master plans in light of current conditions and requirements.

Hapeville- The City does not own or operate any plants or treatment facilities of any kind.

Sandy Springs- City of Sandy Springs has a service agreement with Fulton County for water and sewer.

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

individual septic systems)?

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Proposed ordinance revisions establish the policy for private wastewater systems. To be presented to the Board of Commissioners in October, 2006.

East Point- The City of East Point does not allow septic systems.

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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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

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

Y

Y

Y

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- 2 million feet of pipe per year cleaned and inspected. 0.65 million feet of pipe per year program for chemical root control. SSOs reduced by 75% over 5 years.

Hapeville- We constantly monitor the system and apply solvents to our problem areas.

East Point- The City is upgrading its GIS system that will incorporate the most current mapping information and the inspection and maintenance.

Sandy Springs- City of Sandy Springs has a service agreement with Fulton County for water and sewer.

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

following questions.

Y

N

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

industrial and commercial facilities?

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

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

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

the sewer system?

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

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

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

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Written methods for controlling and preventing grease discharges are found in sections 6 and 7 (FOG Inspections and Permit Inspection) of the "SOP F.O.G. Manual"/ Preventive maintenance program for system flushing and cleaning focused on areas with high density housing units such as apartments in addition to areas with known flow restrictions (sharp bends, minimal slopes etc.). A custom designed computer database is used to manage inspection

frequency, results of the inspections and subsequent enforcement actions. "SOP F.O.G. Manual" Section 11 "Spills, Complaints, and Overflows" contains information distributed to the public and commercial users aimed at spill prevention. Note: the Grease Management Program was implemented in 1992.

East Point- The City of East Point will coordinate its efforts through Fulton County. The City will be conducting a survey of all businesses and recommend to Council to enforce it as a requirement of Business permit renewal.

Hapeville- We do furnish educational materials.
Question #5-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a written overflow emergency response program?
Comments: None.

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

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Sandy Springs Union City

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

the following questions.

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

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

effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity?

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Flexi-data software used to analyze CCTV data and rank severity of defects. Hydraulic Modeling Project schedule. Flow data analyzed and priorities established as component of I&I Projects.

East Point- The program is currently being re-evaluated and incorporated into the City of East Point CIP program.

N

N

N N

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

system?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- On December 18, 2002 the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Camp Dresser and McKee Inc. for the referenced project. This project is a five year project to survey all of the County's

wastewater features (manholes, pump stations) to centimeter accuracy in the x, y, and z axes. In addition the project collects attributes such as pipe size, material, condition (manhole and pipe), invert depth, rim elevation, height above ground level. The project is scheduled to be completed by the 2nd quarter of 2007. All data is transferred into the County's GIS system and serves as the basis for system operation, maintenance, modeling, and master planning.

Union City- City is having GPS locates done for all sanitary sewer structures.

Question #8-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a flow and rainfall monitoring program?
Comments: Fulton County- ADS contract and flow monitoring implemented in 1993 and has been ongoing since that time.

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

East Point- The City of East Point is currently re-establishing its flow and rainfall-monitoring program. The City of East Point is currently relying on the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rainfall gages in the near vicinity.

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

Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

Fulton County- Modeling project currently underway. Four year schedule dividing Fulton County collection system by major drainage basins. Year one (Big Creek) flow data acquisition complete. Survey data nearing completion. Modeling and calibration of year one model to be performed 2nd and 3rd quarters 2007. Master planning efforts ongoing throughout project. Project completion by the end of 2009 complete with master plan. As each model and basin specific master plans are developed, Fulton County will take ownership, utilize model on a continuous basis and implement appropriate master plan recommendations.

East Point- The City of East Point has taken the following initiatives: 1) completed a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study to identify critical areas within the system, 2) GIS system is being upgraded and 3) hydraulic modeling will be incorporated into the permitting process.

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

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Fulton County- Fulton County Departments of Public Works (PW) and Environment and Community Development (E&CD) have informally cooperated in the determination of sewer capacity for developments. Currently, the primary source of capacity certification is the Reclamation Facility influent records which indicate the total capacities treated versus the available plant treatment capacity. Additionally, the flow monitoring program which has been implemented measures for depth of flow and is used to determine if particular sections or areas of the wastewater collection system are nearing capacity. Additionally, Fulton County has two major projects underway as the basis for a sound, justifiable capacity certification program. These are the high accuracy survey and inventory project and the wastewater collection system model. As these tools are completed and brough on line, a more formalized capacity certification process will be developed. This process is underway and it is planned that PW will be able to adequately certifcy capacity for portion of the County by the 3rd quarter of 2007 with the remainder following in stages through 2009.

East Point- The capacity certification program was initiated in 2006 through the permitting process.

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

maintenance?

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- SOPs issued to every employee. Regular meetings held to review SOPs. All spills reviewed by Superintendent and Management for compliance with SOPs. Regularly scheduled meetings are held to update and maintain

staff training.

East Point- The City of East Point requires staff to obtain Wastewater Collection Systems training and certification courses. In-house safety and health training is provided as it relates to the staff performing maintenance and inspection.

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

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Big Creek WRF -- Roswell Georgia; Johns Creek WRF -- Roswell, GA; Camp Creek WRF -- College Park GA

Atlanta- Septage is accepted at the R.M. Clayton WRC which is located at 2440 Bolton Road, NW, Atlanta, GA.

East Point- The City of East Point wastewater treatment is provided by the City of Atlanta and Fulton County operated plans.

Union City- City does not have a wastewater treatment plant.

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

unsewered areas of the jurisdictions?

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- By Board of Commission policy, Fulton County has established the sewered and unsewered areas of the County.

East Point- The City of East Point is 99% sewered, however, there may exist unsewered areas in the surrounding unincorporated Fulton County that may be considered for potential annexations.

Sandy Springs- Plan to coordinate closely with Fulton County on this issue.

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

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

East Point- The City of East Point does not permit sewage septic systems, however, septic systems "critical areas" as determined by the County Health Department that may exist in the surrounding unincorporated Fulton County are

Palmetto- Septic systems are under the jurisdiction of the Fulton or Coweta County Health Department.

Union City- Septic systems are under the jurisdiction of the Fulton County Health Department.

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

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

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

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County regularly reviews all master plans in light of current conditions and requirements. Additionally, Fulton County is performing a wastewater system model and master plan project.

Atlanta- Plan is currently being updated to address all requirements.

East Point- The City of East Point is currently validating project priorities and needs to be incorporated into the wastewater master plan.

Hapeville- It was revised in 2005.

N

Y

N

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

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

Subcommittee?

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

If no, would you like more information?

N

N

N

Comments:

Sandy Springs- We will be assigning a representative.

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

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- On March 17, 2004 the Board of Commissioners approved the water conservation rate structure which is based on each individual customer's average winter usage. Water usage in from 130% to 200% of the winter average is billed at 125% of the base rate. Usage over 200% of the winter average is billed at 200% of the base. The first 5670 gallons is billed at the base rate and all over that amount is billed at 200% of the base rate.

East Point- The City of East Point is in the process of obtaining a rate analysis as recommended in Section 8, Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan.

Palmetto- City is considering a three tiered rate structure. It is anticipated the rate structure will be adopted by the end of 2006.

Sandy Springs- City of Sandy Springs has a service agreement with Fulton County for water and sewer.

Union City- City is considering a three tiered rate structure.

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

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Fulton County- Fulton County annually assesses the percentage of un-billable water on a system wide basis which includes system leakage, illegal usage, meter inaccuracy and water used for firefighting. Fulton County has resources assigned to the implementation of an established leak detection program with priorities based on age and type of installed pipe. Furthermore, Fulton County responds, with staff and outside contractors, in a timely manner to reported leaks. One trained crew is tasked with performing leak detection tests using a digital correlating logger in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures. Even though this crew is primarily assigned to leak detection, periodically they are required to assist other crews in leak repair activities. Hapeville- We do own some leak detection equipment that we utilize.

Roswell- The City's leak detection program is growing to include purchase of static sonic listening devices to detect smaller leaks. The City is also planning a program to check larger meters on a systematic basis to ensure they are billing accurately.

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

program?

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Roswell- The District has provided information that will help with future budgeting. The City has purchased some residential kits and plans on hosting classes on residential water savings.

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

buildings?

N

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County will initiate a program in compliance with approved District Plan. East Point- The City of East Point currently allows individuals meters for town homes and provides billing. The city is currently preparing a survey to determine whether sub-metering is being utilized for apartments, condominiums, etc. b a private or third party.

Roswell- The City's ordinance includes all multi-tenant properties, residential and commercial.

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Mountain Park Palmetto Roswell
Sandy Springs Union City

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

N

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Forms part of public education and outreach program. Fulton County plans to fully comply by end of 2007.

East Point- The City of East Point will begin to distribute applicable retrofit items to City of East Point maintained facilities and develop a volunteer campaign targeted at pre-1992 homes.

Roswell- The City recently purchased low-flow kits and plans on hosting a workshop in September and distribute at Rivers Alive, as well as other City events.

N

Y

N

N

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

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County will meet the requirements by end of 2007.

East Point- The City of East Point will contact the DNR (P2AD) to establish training and certification of auditors in the City.

Roswell- The City received training from P2AD and has completed audits of Roswell Nursing Home, Roswell City Hall, and the North Fulton County Child Development Center. The program has been very successful and the City plans to continue with approximately 4-6 audits per year.

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

Household Water Assessment" available to customers?

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County intends to comply with the requirements of the Water Planning District. We are in the process of developing a program to satisfy this requirement. We intend to use the referenced document as a guide in

preparation of customer self-assessments.

Atlanta- Low Income -- Care & Concern Program

East Point- The "Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment" are available to customers.

Hapeville- We do leak checks on request or at suspected problem addresses.

Roswell- The City recently received the CWC residential water audit and plans to use in conjunction with the distribution of the low-flow kits.

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

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County operates a reclaimed water distribution system which provides up to 5 MGD for the irrigation of golf courses, public lands, etc. that either would be utilizing direct withdrawal or potable sources.

Atlanta- Significant Public Education and Awareness efforts. See Question 13 below.

Hapeville- We distribute conservation information such as pamphlets, etc: we enforce the state water plan.

Roswell- The City continues to enforce the state's water restrictions, however, with tighter time limits than allowed by the state. This program has helped substantially with water availability.

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

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Comments:

Fulton County- Business Plan for 2003 CIP, and the 2020 Master Plan. Fulton County has historically utilized a 20 year planning horizon. All previous master planning efforts have used this criterion. The Fulton County water system

hydraulic model is being migrated to a dynamic model at this time. Once complete it will be used to validate the previously submitted master plan(s). Once completed, Fulton County shall include a 30 year planning horizon in all future

master planning efforts. Any existing efforts will be modified to include a thirty year planning horizon.

Atlanta- Plan is currently being updated to address all requirements.

East Point- The City of East Point is currently re-evaluating its existing local water management plan, which will include the 30-year planning horizon when finalized.

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Mountain Park Palmetto Roswell
Sandy Springs Union City

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

Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan? Comments:

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Fulton County- Fulton County regularly reviews all master plans in light of current conditions and requirements.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Hapeville- We have emergency back up with the city of East Point and are a part of a mutual aid agreement with some surrounding areas.

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

identified in the District Plan? Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Fulton County- The CIP has projects for expansion and interconnection with the City of Atlanta. Currently Fulton County has an interconnection with Gwinnett County at Rogers Bridge Road and with Cobb County along Woodstock Road. The 2020 Master plan looks at the long term and in incorporated into the Business Plan for 2003 CIP. Hapeville- Not at present.

Union City- The City is a member of the South Fulton Municipal Water and Sewer Authority. That entity is developing an alternate water supply for its members.

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

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Fulton County- Fulton County is a participant in the "Water Use It Wisely" program and distributes these materials to customers at numerous opportunities. In addition, Fulton County provides additional and varied information on water conservation. Atlanta- 1. Water bill inserts, Brochures, Channel 26, Kiosk, U-Fix-It Workshops; distribution of information and kits at community events and Neighborhood Planning Unit Meetings.

2. Collaborative educator's training program with State's Water Education for Teachers.

3. Conservation information on City of Atlanta Kiosk at Fernbank Science Center. Viewed by over 70,000 visitors in 2005-2006.

4. Mascot, Captain Clean Stream, available for community events to spread the water protection and conservation message.

East Point- We distribute literature and utilize other communication channels.

Fairburn- newsletter, brochures

Hapeville- Materials from the clean water campaign.

Roswell- The City purchased water leak rulers to distribute that show the volume of water that could be lost due to small leaks. The City also distributes many copies of the water restrictions to customers found watering during the day. The City is also distributing the residential water audit booklets created by the CWC with the low-flow kits, starting this month. The City will also host a drought-tolerant landscape design class in February 2007, using the Xeriscaping booklet developed by the CWC.

Union City- The City distributes materials developed by the MNGWPD for the Clean Water Campaign.

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

Water Conservation Subcommittee?

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

If no, would you like more information?

Y

N

Comments:

Sandy Springs- We will be assigning a representative.

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

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:

Gwinnett County - 1 - Adopted January 27, 2004.

1 (a) - Yes. Gwinnett County Stormwater Design manual. Originally adopted April 27, 1999. Most recently updated July 1, 2005.

1 (b) - Ordinance requirements have been incorporated into plan review checklists.

1 (c) - This program is described in detail within Element A1 of the county's Comprehensive Storm Water Management Program and within Part II A I (c) of the county's 2005 MS4 NPDES Annual Report.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Braselton- We have not adopted the ordinance be we have been using the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual for the past 2 years. We will be adopting the Ordinance soon and we will be developing an inspection program for post development stormwater soon. Buford- The City utilizes the Gwinnett County Stormwater Manual.

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

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

N

Y

Y

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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

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

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- 2. The revised ordinance was adopted by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on 9/19/06.

2b. Gwinnett County has completed existing and future conditions mapping on all streams, with the exception of the Chattahoochee River, in the County with a drainage area of at least 640 acres (1 Sq. mile) or greater as required by the model

ordinance. Future conditions mapping will be reflected as shaded Zone X on the DFIRMs that become effective September 29, 2006. Future conditions flows and elevations will also be referenced in the FIS Text associated with the DFIRMs. For th

purpose, the county plans to leave any mapping that becomes necessary between the 1 sq. mile point and the 100 acre point to developers that wish to develop affected land. Additional information on the status of this program is included in Part II A

4(b) of the county's 2006 MS4 NEPDS Annual Report.

Braselton- This ordinance was adopted this month in support of FEMA and Metro. No. Georgia Water Planning District. None of the requirements have been incorporated into the development review process, but will be within the next few weeks. Buford- Expect to adopt the revised ordinance by end of year. Sugar Hill- We are preparing to update our comprehensive plan as well as zoning and future land use map in preparation to map the future conditions floodplains.

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

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

Y

N

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

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

connections?

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- 3 - Adopted January 27, 2004 and most recently amended March 22, 2005.

3 (a) - Enforcement process and procedures are documented within Element B1 of the County's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program.

3 (b) - A description of the county's IDIC program is included within Element B1 of the County's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program.

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Braselton- No -- but we will be adopting the model ordinance over the next 6 to 8 months. Buford- The program is a joint effort with Gwinnett County.

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Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Adopted March 23, 2004.

Braselton- We are comparing to our existing ordinance to determine stringency.

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Adopted April 13, 2004.

Braselton- We are comparing to our existing Litter Control Ordinance.

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Adopted March 22, 2005.

Braselton- We are comparing to our existing Stream Buffer Ordinance to determine which is more stringent.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

N

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- 7 - The program is documented within the county's Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Policy and Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program.

7 (a) - Described within the county's Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Policy and Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program.

7 (b) - The county inventoried more than 10% of the county's drainage conveyances over the past reporting period. We estimate that we have completed approximately 95% of the inventory. QA/QC work continues on the delivered data.

7 (c) - See Element A 1 of the County's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program.

7 (d) - See section 2.2.4.2 of the county's Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Policy.

7 (e) - Described within the county's Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Policy and Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program.

Braselton- The Town currently has an unwritten inspection program, but will be working on writing and implementing a operations and maintenance program in 2007. Sugar Hill- We have maintenance standards in our development regulations that we include in our daily code enforcement activity. The City does not maintain private stormwater management facilities but is planning to provide this service in the future.

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

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- See Element B6 of the County's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program.

Braselton- The Town uses the Education program run by the counties to notify the citizens of the collection program.

N

N

N

N

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

management?

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Y

Y

Gwinnett County- The county has developed a municipal inspection program. Under the program Stormwater management audits of all county facilities are conducted in accordance with the Priority Industry Category List (PICL) established within Element C1 of the County's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program. In addition the County has recently developed a Herbicide Use Plan that will govern the way in which county employees handle herbicides. A training video on the contents of this plan is currently under development. Braselton- The Town will incorporate the good housekeeping program into the Education program development.

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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.

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Y

Y

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- See the Gwinnett County, Source Water Assessment Plan, Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center (GMRDC), Gainesville, Georgia, 2003. The following comments are in reference to the above questions:

N

Y

N N

Y

(a) Gwinnett has one large water supply watershed, the Chattahoochee River, and two small water supply watersheds, the Alcovy River and Big Haynes Creek watersheds. We began establishing our GIS in 1989 when we acquired aerial photograph of the whole county. The County's most recent aerial photography was acquired in March 2006. This data is being used to update the County's GIS mapping system. Our GIS shows watersheds, our road network, railroads and we have nearly completed an intensive effort to inventory the County's storm sewer system. (b) Chattahoochee River, Alcovy River and Big Haynes Creek watersheds. (c) Under the Gwinnett County Open Space and Greenways Master Plan, some of the targets for preservation of greenspace include to protection and improvement of water quality. See page 2.13 of the Open Space and Green way Master Plan.

Sugar Hill- This question has not applied to us in the past. We have typically relied on Gwinnett County for this type of planning and management. We are planning to begin working with this issue in 2008.

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

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

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?

Y

N

Y

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: Gwinnett County- The county has an extensive program, the implementation of which is summarized in Part V C of the 2006 MS4 NPDES Annual Report.
12 (a) - See Part V C of the 2006 MS4 NPDES Annual Report for a summary of the CWC materials used and the number distributed. 12 (b) - During the 2006 MS4 NPDES permit reporting period the county held Xeriscaping, Composting, Septic System (x2), Rain Garden (x2), Lawn Care and Water Efficient Landscaping Workshops. 12 (c) - See Part II B 5 of the 2006 MS4 NPDES Annual report for a status update on the county's stenciling activities. 12 (d) - Please see Part V C and supporting information within Appendix M of the 2006 MS4 NPDES Annual Report which provides a comprehensive description of the county's stormwater public education activities.

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Braselton- The Town does not currently have a formal public education and awareness program but will begin working on creating a program and incorporating the above items in the education program. In the past we have included stormwater education materials in our citizen's newsletter, and we will continue to do so. Buford- Storm drain stenciling is a joint program with Gwinnett County.
Sugar Hill- We would like to consider holding Clean Water Campaign Workshops in Sugar Hill.

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Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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:

Gwinnett County- For calendar year 2006 the County's Stormwater Program has received funding from both the general fund and from stormwater utility fees. The program will be totally funded from utility fees beginning in 2007. Please see a full description of the county's current stormwater funding source in Part IV B of the 2006 MS4 NPDES Annual Report.

Braselton- General fund and development review fees.

Buford- General Fund.

Sugar Hill- General Fund

Suwanee- 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

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Not applicable.

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

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- The GCDPU Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update, November 2003, was prepared in parallel with and finalized after the MNGWPD Long-Term Wastewater Management Plan was adopted in September 2003 to assure consistency with the District Plan. Gwinnett County DWR has recently begun a new Water and Wastewater Master Plan that is scheduled for completion in 2008. It is being coordinated with a new Gwinnett County Comprehensive Plan.

Buford- A revision is needed to make the Plan consistent with local needs.

Suwanee- N/A: Gwinnett County provides for wastewater treatment

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

individual septic systems)?

Y

N

N

Y

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Gwinnett County has prohibited private and decentralized WWTPs since 1992. (Code of Ordinances County of Gwinnett, Georgia Codified through Ordinance of April 27, 2004. (Supplemental No. 11) Appendix B Sewer Use Section 5-2011 (c))

Communal onsite sewage disposal prohibited. Privately financed wastewater disposal plants serving more than one residence or more than one property are prohibited. If a property does not use an individual onsite system, it must be connected to a sewer leading to a

Braseltonl - Adoi ptifon iolfi an ordinance is in process.

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

N

N

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

Y

N

N

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

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

N

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Braselton- An unwritten program is in place -- the Town is working on writing a program and purchasing an inventory management system.

Lawrenceville- N/A: Gwinnett County owns and operates the sewer and wastewater system within the city of Lawrenceville.

Suwanee- N/A: Gwinnett County provides for wastewater treatment

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Lawrenceville Lilburn Norcross
Rest Haven Snellville Sugar Hill Suwanee

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

following questions.

Y

N

N

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

and commercial facilities?

Y

Y

Y

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

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

system?

Y

N

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

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- The Gwinnett County, Sewer Use Ordinance (See Code of Ordinances County of Gwinnett, Georgia Codified through Ordinance of April 27, 2004. (Supplemental No. 11) Appendix B Sewer Use Sec. 5-2001--5-2015. It provides a limit on Oil & Grease discharge to the sewer and includes legal authority for an enforcement program. Changes to strengthen control of grease discharges have been drafted as an additional section. The proposed changes will be reviewed and possibly revised by the Law Department in

2006, submitted to EPD for review and approval, and then enacted later. It is envisioned that these changes will be made in conjunction with ordinance revisions to revise the penalty provisions. We would like to establish a published penalty table to be updated and

approved annually by the Department Director, and simply refer to it in the ordinance. The draft additions to the ordinance will also be reviewed to insure they are properly coordinated with the new Commercial Waste Hauler requirements.

Gwinnett County has specifications requiring 1500-gallon exterior grease interceptors, a procured for granting variances, written inspection forms, a database of restaurants and their inspection results. The DWR Grease Management Program and Industrial Pretreatment Program inspect the commercial and industrial users within our jurisdiction, including those in cities using where the County owns and maintains the sewer system. The program also tracks grease related sanitary sewer overflows and responds with increased inspections/investigations and cleaning in areas of high overflows. Each food service establishment is inspected a minimum of one time per year. Manifests covering the year prior to the inspection date are examined to confirm that proper maintenance and cleaning are being performed. Each inspector on staff is assigned an area of the county and is responsible for scheduling inspections and entering data into the Grease Management Program database. Follow-up inspections are performed when needed, i.e. if an establishment is not in compliance.

One aspect of our inspections is to educate the "food service establishment" managers on BMPs for grease interceptors and grease traps, and the importance of reducing the amount of grease entering the sewer.

Braselton- The Town has methods and procedures included in the Pretreatment Program. A comprehensive grease management program is being developed and will be implemented when complete.

Suwanee- N/A: Gwinnett County provides for Grease Management.

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

Y

N

N

N

N

Comments:

Braselton- The Town has an unwritten program currently but will develop a written program.

Suwanee- N/A: Gwinnett County provides for overflow emergency response.

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

the following questions.

Y

Y

N

N

N

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

and hydraulic capacity?

Y

Y

N

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

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- DWR has 30 permanent gravity flow meters and 12 temporary flow meters in the system. These meters are maintained and monitored under a demand services contract. DWR has 12 rain gauges that continuously monitor rainfall. These gauges report thru the SCADA system. The Countywide Sewer Basin Prioritization project has added 31 temporary gravity meters and 15 temporary rain gauges into DWR's system. Te goal of this project is to monitor all sewer basins, correlate gravity sewer flows with rainfall, and prioritize the basins for further Infiltration/Inflow work. This project should be completed by Fall 2006. The Big Haynes I/I Reduction project is performing detailed I/I work including, monitoring, analysis and repairs in the Big Haynes basin. This project should be completed by 2007. I/I program funded at $10 million annually.

Suwanee- N/A: Gwinnett County provides for Sewer System Rehabilitation Programs.

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

system?

Y

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Gwinnett County maintains a comprehensive GIS of the entire County using ArcGIS 9.1 and ArcFM. There are over 2,300 miles of gravity sewers, over 200 miles of force mains and over 200 pumping stations. The GIS database is updated periodically with data for new sewers and new data for existing sewers.

Suwanee- N/A: Gwinnett County provides for Sewer System Inventory.

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

Y

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- DWR has 30 permanent gravity flow meters and 12 temporary flow meters in the system. These meters are maintained and monitored under a demand services contract. DWR has 12 rain gauges that continuously monitor rainfall. These gauges report

thru the SCADA system. The Countywide Sewer Basin Prioritization project has added 31 temporary gravity meters and 15 temporary rain gauges into DWR's system. The goal of this project is to monitor all sewer basins, correlate gravity sewer flows with rainfall, and

prioritize the basins for further Infiltration/Inflow work.

Braselton- The Town has a flow and rainfall monitoring program in place which has been in place for at least 8 years. Suwanee- N/A

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

Y

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Gwinnett County DWR manages wastewater assets with the help of a GIS system using ArcGIS 9.1 and ArcFM. The county has over 2,300 miles of gravity sewers, more than 200 miles of sewer force mains, more than 200 active pump stations and

water reclamation facilities in service. The county is divided into 60 subbasins for planning purposes. The wastewater system is modeling using the SewerGEMS hydraulic modeling software that is linked to the GIS.

Suwanee- N/A

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

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Gwinnett County DWR reviews each application based on availability of wastewater capacity. DWR uses its GIS-based SewerGEMS model to analyze its wastewater collection and transmission system capacities. Whenever a proposed development

indicates a connection to systems which includes sewers that may not have adequate capacity, then the developer is required to submit a detailed sewer capacity analysis, which is then reviewed by DWR, including by computer modeling. If the analysis and model indicate

a hydraulic grade line of the selected pipes which exceed the slope of the pipe, then a determination is made as to what remedial action may be required of the developer to correct the hydraulic grade line deficiency and thereby permit the development.

Suwanee- N/A

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

maintenance?

Y

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Braselton- The Town employees certified/ licensed operators for the collection system and operation of the wastewater treatment facility. We do not feel additional training is necessary for these employees other than annual training required by the state to maintain their licenses.

Duluth-Gwinnett County handles this. Suwanee- N/A: Gwinnett County provides for Sewer System Inspection.

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

N

Comments:

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

Suwanee- N/A: Gwinnett County provides for wastewater treatment.

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

areas of the jurisdictions?

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- The GCDPU Water and Wastewater Master Plan, Update, November 2003 contains local plans to determine future sewered and unsewered areas of the county. An updated Water and Wastewater Master Plan was initiated in 2006 and is scheduled fo

completion in 2008.

Braselton- The town has service areas for sewer service that were established by House Bill 489.]

Suwanee- N/A

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

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- DWR will review the results of a recent color infrared survey (Aerial) and consider fecal coliform TMDL affected areas as possible critical areas. This program is currently under development.

Buford- Septic systems are under the jurisdiction of the Gwinnett or Hall County Health Department

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IV. Local Wastewater Management Plans

Question #15-WW: Has your jurisdiction reviewed its wastewater master plan since 2004 to determine if it

needs revisions?

Y

Y

Y

N

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- A Business Case Evaluation of wastewater conveyance and treatment options was conducted in 2006. The evaluation was for the next increment of capacity beyond the current CIP. A new Water and Wastewater Master Plan was initiated in 2006. It

is scheduled for completion in 2008.

Suwanee- N/A: Gwinnett County provides for wastewater treatment.

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

Subcommittee?

Y

N

Y

N

If no, would you like more information?

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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?

Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

N

Gwinnett County- Effective January 1, 2006.

Braselton- The Town recently completed a rate study and determined the need for a 4 tiered rate structure.

Buford- City is considering a three tiered rate structure. It is anticipated the rate structure will be adopted by the end of 2006.

Lawrenceville - City Council will be considering multi-tier rates at the December 2006 meeting.

Suwanee- Suwanee has a well system

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- A leak detection study of the entire system was begun in March 2006 by an outside contractor. Completion is scheduled for 2007.

Braselton- The Town has an unwritten program at present but will be writing and implementing the written program in 2007.

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

program?

Y

N

N

Y

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- An estimated 50-60% of residential water customer homes have been constructed since the State requirement for low-flow fixtures. The DWR customer database includes data for original meter installation. The GIS database has this information and maps can be made showing the location of homes by age. Gwinnett County intends to comply with the program implementation schedule as amended on February 2, 2006 by the District Board. A new CIP project -- F-0663, Plumbing Retrofit Rebate Program, has been included for the years 2007 through 2011.

Braselton- A program and implementation is planned for 2007.

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

buildings? Comments:

N

N

N

Y

N

Gwinnett County- The information on Amendment #3 (02/02/06) for Water Conservation Action No. 5 was sent to the Gwinnett County Law Department. They have begun their review and will draft enabling legislation

for consideration by the Board of Commissioners. Braselton- The Town does not currently has a sub-metering program but one is currently being written and will be implemented in late 2006, early 2007.

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

Comments:

Y

N

N

N

N

Gwinnett County- An initial supply of 500 kits have been purchased by Gwinnett County. About 80 kits have been distributed to individuals who have participated in a tour of a county facility. The remainder are with Customer Service at DWR for distribution. Additional kits will be ordered as the supply is used up.

Braselton- Implementation of the program is planned for late 2007.

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

Y

N

N

Y

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Gwinnett DWR monitors usage by all commercial water accounts. Any account with usage <25% or >200% of the previous month is checked to confirm the meter reading. When appropriate, DWR visits the customer for inspection for visible leaks. no outdoor leaks are detected, DWR requests that the customer check for indoor leaks. DWR Customer Service personnel communicate with customers by telephone to walk them through the process to confirm a leak on the customer's side of the meter. The customer is advised to turn off all water in the building and to read the meter to note if the flow detector is spinning. If it seems reasonable, Customer Service sends the customer a leakage testing package with leak tablets to conduct dye tests of toilet tanks. If a significant leak is not found in the building the customer is advised to contact a plumber.

Braselton- Implementation of commercial water audits is planned for 2007.

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

N

N

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- 1. For years, Gwinnett County has provided leakage assessments to customers. DWR has a water conservation quality control program in place that identifies excessive water use by residential customers. We notify the customer and provide technical assistance.
2. The DWR Administration Division, Customer Service maintains good contact with customer's and a general billing account discussion between DWR and a customer about increased usage will result in an offer by Customer Service to mail leak tablets and instructions for use. 3. DWR Administration Division, Customer Service Quality Control Program monitors for excessive water use by each DWR customer. Two field water use checks and one billing check are performed for every customer during each monthly read cycle. 4. The meter reading handhelds contain each customer's previous month's water usage. The handheld is pre-programmed with a range of acceptable usage values (low end is <25% of previous month, high end is >200% of previous month). If a reading outside of this range is entered in the handheld it beeps and requires the meter reader to recheck the reading and override the handheld. 5. A Failed Audit Report is generate after downloading the field data from the handhelds to the meter reading computer.

6. After the meter reading computer is uploaded to the main frame computer to enter the field data into database, a Billing Register Exception Report is generated listing all customers with high or low usage compared with previous usage (low end is <25% of previous month, high end is >200% of previous month) and possible high usage for new customers with no usage history. The high meter reading results in the manual preparation of a Work Order for DRW personnel to check the customer's meter. The work order is not issue until after the customer's usage for the last 24 months is reviewed to see if there have been variable patterns in the past. The work order results in a visit to the customer for inspection for visible leaks. If no outdoor leaks are detected a door hanger (including the current water usage) is left on the customer's door requesting that the customer check for indoor leaks.

7. A Billing Register Report is automatically generated after bills are generated by the billing system and before it is mailed. Bill with high usage (>$500 for residential) are pulled to be verified by customer service personnel before the bill is sent to customer (to see if there have been large or small bills in the last two years or to see if there has been a recent shut-off or initiation of service or similar). 8. DWR Customer Service personnel communicate with customers by telephone to walk them through the process to confirm a leak on the customer's side of the meter. The customer is advised to turn off all water in the building and to read the meter to note if the flow detector is spinning. Customer Service usually sends the customer a leakage testing package with leak tablets to conduct dye tests of toilet tanks. If a significant leak is not found in the building the customer is advise to contact a plumber.

Braselton- The Town has a link on their website and will make the "Do it yourself household water assessment" available to customers in late 2006.

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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

Comments:

Gwinnett County- DWR water conservation measures include the following:

1. Gwinnett County Water Conservation Plan, September 2003

a. The Water Conservation Plan is designed to:

(1) Encourage the wise use of water.

(2) Educate the public on the need to conserve water.

(3) Create industry awareness of the need to conserve water.

(4) Reduce peak water demands.

b. The goal of the Water Conservation Plan is to identify and outline potential areas of water use reduction for each customer class during peak consumption periods. The Plan discusses those issues outlined in the Sate of Georgia regulation section 39

3-6-.07 which was promulgated to implement Georgia's Law (OCGA 12-5-31).

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

2. The DWR Master Plan goal 8 (pp. 4-5, 4-6) is to manage water an wastewater demand with the following objectives:

(1) Review and modify conservation rates (implemented, 2006 ).

(2) Conduct conservation education (ongoing).

(3) Require low flow plumbing fixtures (ongoing).

(4) Develop uses for non-potable water (ongoing).

(a) DPU currently has 3 non-potable reclaimed water reuse customers:

(i) Bear's Best Golf Course in Suwanee.

(ii) Pinckneyville Park in Duluth

(iii) River Club Golf Course.

Braselton- The Town Wastewater Treatment Facility provides reuse quality water for irrigation

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

N

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Gwinnett County- The GCDPU Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update, November 2003 was prepared in parallel with and finalized after the MNGWPD Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan was adopted in September 2003 to assure

consistency with the District Plan. Gwinnett County DWR has recently begun a new Water and Wastewater Master Plan that is scheduled for completion in 2008. It is being coordinated with a new Gwinnett County Comprehensive Plan.

Braselton- The Town will be implementing the plan in 2007.

Suwanee- Suwanee has a well system. Much of the area is serviced by Gwinnett County Water System.

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:

Gwinnett County- See #9, above.

Suwanee- Suwanee has a well system. Much of the area is serviced by Gwinnett County Water System.

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

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Gwinnett County- The Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update, November 2003 describes in detail the Gwinnett County plan to provide potable water to serve the over 700,000 citizens of Gwinnett County. The water system currently includes two raw water pumping stations, two filter plants, two high service pumping stations, 3,250 miles of distribution mains, 16 distribution storage tanks and 15 booster pumping stations. The Master Plan also includes future construction of a 1.2 billion gallon raw water storage facility. GCDWR has conducted a vulnerability assessment of its water supply facilities and has a Department-wide Contingency Plan that includes an Emergency Operations Plan.

Braselton- The Town has developed an Emergency Response Plan for the Water system which functions as the Emergency Water Plan.

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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

Comments:

Gwinnett County- Chapter 10 of the District Water Plan identifies 2030 interconnection needs (Table 10-1) and Figure 10-1). Gwinnett County is not included among the demand centers with 2030 interconnection reliability deficiencies. A connection between Gwinnett County and DeKalb County is still planned.
Gwinnett has redundancy within the county which meets the District goal for redundant supply because of two raw water intakes and two independent WTPs. The two water treatment plants are interconnected with both raw and finished water transmission lines, and both will be independently connected to the water distribution grid by 2007. The duality of intake and plant capacity, at present and near-term demand, meets the IRT of 35% even without other system interconnections. The upcoming Water and Wastewater Plan will update this evaluation.

Suwanee- Suwanee has a well system. Much of the area is serviced by Gwinnett County Water System.

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

Comments:

Gwinnett County- (1) Gwinnett County has implemented an education and public awareness plan -- Gwinnett County has been an active participant in the Clean Water Campaign and the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Education Subcommittee.

Mass media campaigns and messages that would impact Gwinnett County water users have been coordinated through these groups.

(2) Alternative Media Activities -- The County has employed alternative media outlets as a method to distribute information to the public. TV Gwinnett, Gwinnett's Government Access Channel, has regularly scheduled programming from the Department of Water Resources that includes Xeriscaping workshops, lawn care workshops, and short water tips. Newspaper inserts and TV interviews by the Clean Water Campaign also reach Gwinnett's residents.

(3) Promotional Items
* Several publications have been developed for use in Gwinnett County's public education programs, and include a variety of campaign messages. These publications are distributed via a variety of methods including as a part of table displays at county events, at public meetings, at libraries, at county office front counters, with enforcement notices and wherever else an opportunity for distribution is available. * Some of these items include a Xeriscape guide produced by the Cooperative Extension Service, a Water Conservation brochure published by the Culver Company, waterSmart Xeriscaping guides, Gwinnett County refillable, tap water bottles, and free leak detection kits.
* Utility bill inserts have been drafted and mailed to all of Gwinnett's water customers on numerous occasions. Topics of these inserts included water conservation at home, a watering ban survival guide and miscellaneous conservation tips to sa money. Additionally, all previous utility bill inserts are available at www.gwinnettstormwater.com. * In the past year, presentations about water treatment processes and conservation were given to over 1,000 attendees. Four hundred guests attended a facility open house in May 2005 and participated in facility tours, water related activities and refreshments.
(4) Outreach and education to key target groups. * The County provided input into the identification of target groups at the MNGWPD Education Subcommittee meetings in early 2004. * Workshops, briefings. The County conducts public meetings any time there is a facility expansion or improvement to explain the upcoming project to residents, answer questions, and address concerns. Additionally, the County has conducted numerous presentations in conjunction with the Clean Water Campaign including: Xeriscape Workshops, Landscaping Workshops, Pike Family Nursery Xeriscape Workshops, and Clean Water Campaign/ waterSmart Essay Contest and Award Presentations.
(5) Information Clearing House. Gwinnett County has made all materials available to the District for an information clearing house.
(6) Environmental and Heritage Educational Center. DWR contributes funds for salaries, vehicles and water conservation education programs through this new Center that opens in October 2006.
Braselton- Publication by AWWA and P2AD
Buford- The City distributes materials developed by the MNGWPD for the Clean Water Campaign.
Suwanee- Conservation articles in newsletters and website.

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

Conservation Subcommittee?

Y

N

Y

N

If no, would you like more information?

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

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

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Y

Gainesville- Ordinance adopted in April 2005.

Flowery Branch- Passed 10/27/05 Ordinance # 05-322

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

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.

Y

N

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

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

Comments:

Hall County- Adopted December 2006 (Reported January 2007)

Flowery Branch- In zoning code to be adopted by December 2006.

Gainesville- Original model ordinance adopted July 19, 2005. Gainesville adopted the revised Feb06 version of the model Floodplain Ordinance on September 19, 2006. Adoption of this revised ordinance required updating the City's Unified Land Development Code section 9-13-12 Stormwater Management and section 9-15 Floodplain Management. Oakwood- Oakwood will be working jointly with Hall County, Gainesville and Flowery Branch on the future conditions flood plain mapping.

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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

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

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

connections?

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Hall County- Adopted December 2006 (Reported January 2007)

Flowery Branch- Ordinance 05-323 passed 10/27/05

Gainesville- City adopted model ordinance in Apr05. We do have a program to identify and screen for illicit discharges and illegal connections through our approved MS4 program.

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

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Flowery Branch- In zoning code to be adopted by December 2006.

Gainesville-Adopted by our City Council as part of the update of the Unified Land Development Code on July 19, 2005.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Hall County- Adopted December 2006 (Reported January 2007)

Flowery Branch- Ordinance 05-324 passed 10/27/05 Gainesville- Adopted Apr05.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Hall County- Hall County has 50' undisturbed -- does not have additional 25' setback. Hall County is proposing an alternative to the model ordinance based upon watershed size.

Flowery Branch- Ordinance 05-325 passed 10/27/05

Gainesville- Adopted Apr05.

Oakwood- We have adopted watershed protection ordinance that has equivalent buffer requirements for several streams.

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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

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

Y

Y

N

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?

Y

Y

N

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

N

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Hall County- Hall County accepts residential storm water management facilities into the maintenance system. We use a special taxing district to maintain these systems. Private facilities are inspected by Hall County, but maintained by owner.

Flowery Branch- In progress.

Gainesville- Gainesville's PWD required maintenance of stormwater structures to be private party (homeowner's assoc, land owner, operator) matters unless the structures are in the City rightof-way. Structures in the R-O-W are maintained by the city. Check lists now clearly define this policy. The City has also adopted the model O&M Agreement in Vol 1 of the Storm Water Manual. The O&M Agreement has been implemented and is part of our plan review checklist. The checklist has also been update to reflect the new ordinance requirements.

Oakwood- Program is still under development. System Mapping is 100%.

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

N

N

N

N

Comments:

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

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

management? Comments:

N

N

N

Y

Hall County- Currently working on this one.

Flowery Branch- In progress.

Gainesville- City PWD currently in the process of developing.

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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.

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

watersheds within your jurisdiction?

N

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

N

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

N

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Hall County- Hall County has produced a S.W.A.P. for the North Oconee Reservoir Watershed.

Gainesville- Gainesville gets all of its raw water from Lake Lanier. However, the City of Gainesville and Hall County are in the process of creating one unified water system for the entire

county. This will eventually involve utilization of the county developed and owned Cedar Creek Reservoir pump-storage facility which takes water from the upper Oconee River. Planning

maps have been developed for the watershed above the upper Oconee River intake and reservoir area.

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

Subcommittee?

Y

N

Y

Y

If no, would you like more information?

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

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

Y

N

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

N

Y

N

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

Comments:
Hall County- We air a yearly educational program on local cable channel. We also provide education to a minimum of 1000 students per year with in our county school system thru Elachee Nature Center. As of January we will be starting a process that provides any one who applies for a business license handouts from Clean Water Campaign. Flowery Branch- Hall County TV 18 government channel and a stormwater hotline. Gainesville- The City of Gainesville Public Utilities Department Environmental Services conducts nonpoint source pollution prevention education as a part of our Watershed Management & Protection efforts; our Stormwater Management Plan activity for Municipal Facilities; and part of our Stormwater Management Plan implementation activity for all MS4 related areas. Oakwood- Work jointly with Hall County, Gainesville, and Flowery Branch for education and public awareness (Cable TV programming, Elachee Nature Center, Stormwater Hotline, Stormwater Steering Committee)

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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: Hall County- General Fund/ special taxing district. Flowery Branch- General fund.

Gainesville- General Fund and Public Utilities Fund.

Oakwood- General Fund

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

considering this funding option?

N

N

Y

N

Comments:

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

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:

Hall County- N/A - no system

Flowery Branch- In progress.

Gainesville- Master planning efforts are on-going. The City's intends to remain consistent with the District Plan.

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

individual septic systems)?

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Gainesville- Current City policy does not prelude a private wastewater system but it does require they comply with any state or local health department regulations.

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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.
a) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for preventive and routine maintenance? b) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection of sewers, manholes, right-of-ways, stream crossings, stream banks cd) jDoest tyour jurisdicdtiof n have ain i?nventory management system? d) Does your jurisdiction conduct periodic cleaning of sewers and associated appurtenances? Comments:

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Hall County- N/A - no system

Flowery Branch- In process of developing an inventory management system.

Gainesville- The City has an extensive Sewer System Maintenance Program. Technicians visit our 50+ lift stations daily Monday - Friday and once Saturday or Sunday. Right-of-ways and

manholes are regularly inspected and maintained by Maintenance Group and Distribution & Collection personnel. Environmental Services techs routinely inspect local water ways, sewer

stream crossings and sewer lines in the area. Engineering Division I&I techs continually camera our system to ensure its integrity.

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

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

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

the sewer system?

Y

Y

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

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Hall County- N/A

Gainesville- The City of Gainesville's Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Management program is a subsection of the Public Utilities Department Environmental Services Industrial Pretreatment Program. The Commercial Wastewater Treatment Inspector works with facilities with grease traps to ensure all grease traps are maintained properly and pumped as the usage of the facilities dictate. The City employs a manifest system to track facility compliance with our program.

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

Y

Y

Comments:

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

Permits.

Question #6-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Does your jurisdiction have procedures for prioritizing rehabilitation work based on severity of defects, cost effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity? b) Does your jurisdiction have a schedule for sewer system rehabilitation?
Comments: Flowery Branch- Rehabilitation process being established.

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Gainesville- The City's Public Utilities Department (PUD) Engineering Division's I&I Group, as well as, Distribution & Collection Division personnel do routinely identify and prioritize segments of the collection system requiring rehab/replacement. Those are then accomplished as individual projects within the PUD 5-Yr CIP.

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

Y

Y

Flowery Branch- Smoke testing and video observation. Gainesville- The City has a complete GIS map of its sewer system. There is also an on-going effort to gather and include additional information regarding all components of the sewer system via GPS or other appropriate technology and/or methodology. New manholes and other components of the system are being routinely GPS located and added to the system map.

Question #8-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a flow and rainfall monitoring program?
Comments: Flowery Branch- both flow and rainfall are totaled every 24 hours. Gainesville- The City's wastewater plans monitor local rainfall and flow.
Question #9-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a hydraulic modeling program?
Comments: Gainesville- A contract was let this fiscal year to develop a hydraulic model of our sewer system.
Question #10-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to establish a capacity certification program?
Comments:

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

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Flowery Branch- Planning and zoning department established in process.

Gainesville- A contract was awarded this fiscal year to assess and provide the necessary information leading to development of a capacity certification program for our sewer system.

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

Y

Y

Flowery Branch- In house training, CSUS certification programs for collection systems.
Gainesville- Training is on-going through out the system. This aspect of the existing program is also planned to be evaluated and assessed during the previously mentioned project planned to be let this fiscal year.

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).
Comments:

N

Y

Gainesville- Flat Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Gainesville, GA

Question #13-WW: Has your jurisdiction begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and unsewered areas of the jurisdictions?
Comments:

Y

Y

Flowery Branch- outside city (County starting to develop)

Gainesville- The city PUD has hired a consultant to do a Wastewater System Master Plan. Part of this effort is to determine future sewered and unsewered areas.

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

N

Y

Flowery Branch- 95% on sewer system

Gainesville- The city PUD has hired a consultant to do a Wastewater System Master Plan. Part of this effort is to determine "critical areas." Additionally, the current City policy states any property within 200 ft of the City's existing sanitary sewer system must connect to the system.

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IV. Local Wastewater Management Plans
Question #15-WW: Has your jurisdiction reviewed its wastewater master plan since 2004 to determine if it needs revisions?
If yes, has your local plan been revised in order to support new projects?
Comments: Gainesville- PUD has hired a consultant to update our Wastewater System Master Plan. This new plan should be completed this fiscal year.
Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Subcommittee?
If no, would you like more information?

N

N

N

Y

Comments: Flowery Branch- N/A

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?
Comments:

N

N

Gainesville- Being developed now. Plans are to have a multi-tiered conservation rate structure in place by January 1, 2007.

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

Y

N

Flowery Branch- Visualize and Repair within 24 working hours.

Gainesville- Gainesville Public Utilities does not currently have a formal on-going leak detection program. However, we do have a project identified to evaluate this issue, and there are plans to implement such a program in the next year or so.

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

N

Y

Gainesville- We are now working to complete the assessment after which we plan to implement a Fixture Retrofit Program.

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

N

Y

Gainesville- In process of revising Title 5, Sec. 5-2-3 of the City's Code of Ordinances to require sub-unit meters - to be completed 2006 calendar year.

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

N

Y

Gainesville- We advertise the availability of low flow kits at community outreach events.

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

N

Y

Flowery Branch- Approximately 80% residential use.

Gainesville- Upon request.

Question #7-WS: Does your water system provideresidential water audits or make the "Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment" available to customers?
Comments:

Y

Y

Flowery Branch- Household water assessment pamphlet sent to every residential water customer.

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

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. Comments:

Y

Y

Flowery Branch- Reuse system, state water use ordinance

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

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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.
Comments:

N

Y

Flowery Branch- In process.

Gainesville- Master planning and conservation efforts are on-going.

Question #10-WS: Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of local water plans for consistency with the District Water Supply and Conservation Management Plan?

Comments:

N

Y

Flowery Branch- In process.

Gainesville- It is the City's intent to remain consistent with the District Plan.

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

Y

Y

Flowery Branch- 3rd Water Tank in process. Emergency use valve with City of Gainesville.

Gainesville- The City does have an Emergency Response Plan specifically developed for it's water utility. Additionally, we have Water Conservation and Drought Management Plans, which are consistent with District guidelines, as part of our overall water management strategy. The City has an interconnection with the Gwinnett Co. water supply system and an agreement to purchase water to meet the City's temporary water requirements during an emergency shortage. The City's system is also connected with the Flowery Branch water systems for emergency support purposes. The City recently signed an agreement with Hall County to totally integrate the Hall County Water System into the City system. Currently, some of the integrated Hall County customers still receive water from White County.

Question #12-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as identified in the District Plan?
Comments:

Y

N

Flowery Branch- City of Oakwood, Hall County and City of Gainesville

Gainesville- The City of Gainesville has interconnections with Gwinnett County, White County, Lula and Flowery Branch for emergency supply support purposes. On January 17, 2006, the City entered into a 25-yr intergovernmental lease and management agreement regarding the supply and operation and maintenance of the Hall County Water System which previously had been receiving water thru an interconnection with the White County Water and Sewerage Authority (Authority). A 1-year water purchase agreement was entered into with the Authority to help the City meet its temporary water requirements in the North Hall area during construction of a new elevated water storage tank in Clermont.

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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.
Comments:

Y

Y

Flowery Branch- Household Water use assessment pamphlet, consumer confidence report has water conservation tips, story of water pamphlet.

Gainesville- The City of Gainesville thru its Public Utility Department continues to provide water conservation tips on water bills and the City's web-site, conservation messages on the local government cable TV channel, printed materials and speaking opportunities to educate business and residential users on water conservation.

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

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 a construction inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities?

Y

Comments:

Henry County- SEE DETAILED ANNUAL REPORTS

Stockbridge- Henry County does our inspections and plan review.

Question #2-WM:

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

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

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

Y

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

Y

Y

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

N

N

Y

Comments:

Henry County- HENRY COUNTY ANTICIPATES BIDS FROM ENGINEERING FIRMS IN EARLY 2007.

Hampton- The mapping of the floodplains is under investigation at this time. The City has put this in the budget for 2007.

Stockbridge- FEMA just updated all of Henry County at the beginning of this year. I understand the maps to be current condition. We are not doing any additional mapping at this time.

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

If "Yes", please answer the following questions.

Y

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

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

Y

Y

Y

Comments: Henry County- SEE MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE #3 IN DETAILED ANNUAL REPORTS.

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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:

Y

Y

Y

Y

None.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

None.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Henry County- THE COUNTY ANTICIPATES REVISION OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE ALL ITEMS IN MODEL ORDINANCE. READOPT ION IS PENDING.

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

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

Y

N

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?

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County- THE OUTFALL/POND INVENTORY IS 90% COMPLETE. THIS INVENTORY & MAPPING EFFORT REPRESENTS MORE THAN 10% OF THE COUNTIES STORMWATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

Stockbridge- d) We are working with Henry County on this.

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

Y

N

N

N

None.

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

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Henry County- PROGRAM INCLUDES VIDEOS, TRAINING, SITE INSPECTIONS, FIELD COLLECTIONS, FACILITY MAPPING AND WRITTEN ASSESSMENTS. SEE MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE #6 IN DETAILED ANNUAL REPORTS.

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

questions.

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

your jurisdiction?

Y

N

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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

N

N

N

N

If no, would you like more information?

N

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County- STORMWATER EMPLOYEES REGULARLY ATTEND TECHNICAL SW SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS.

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

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

N

N

N

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

Y

Y

N

Y

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

Comments: Henry County- SEE MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURES #1 & #2 IN DETAILED ANNUAL REPORTS. Hampton- The City has River's Alive every October.

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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:

Henry County- GENERAL FUND

Hampton- General Fund

Locust Grove- General Funds. Service Fee under review.

Stockbridge- We have a Storm Water Utility and collect fees on the yearly property to bills.

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

funding option?

Y

Comments:

Henry County- UTILITY IS IMPLEMENTED. USER FEES WILL BE BILLED VIA SEPTEMBER 2006 ADVALOREM TAX BILL

Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

Y

Y

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 Distric

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

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Henry County WSA- Both Henry County and the Henry County Water & Sewerage Authority have banned the construction of all private sewer systems that serve more than one parcel or tract of land.

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

Y

N

Y

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

None.

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

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Henry County WSA- HCWSA has developed a Grease Management Program that includes specifications requiring the proper sizing, installation, and maintenance of grease interceptors, a database of inspection results, and reports are maintained by the Administrative Assistant. Each inspection reinforces the importance of reducing the amount of grease entering the sewer system.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

None.

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

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

None.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Henry Count WSA- HCWSA has an ongoing mapping program of its sewer system. Maps are being updated continuously based on growth and development. Approximately 90% of the system has been surveyed, mapped, inventoried and documented on a GIS database. HCWSA requires that developers supply electronic GPS located as-built drawings for all projects before final acceptance.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County WSA- Daily rainfall data are collected by the HCWSA at each LAS and the water plant. HCWSA operates a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system which continuously

monitors wet well levels, flow rates, pump operating conditions, water tank levels, and numerous other operation parameters through out the water and wastewater systems and service areas.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

None.

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

Y

Y

N

Y

Locust Grove- Under Development.

Henry County WSA- All new developments which require connection to HCWSA system are required to submit an application for a Water/Sewer Availability letter. The applications are reviewed to determine whether or not there is adequate capacity in the sewer system. Whenever HCWSA is of the opinion that predicted flows from a new development will significantly impact downstream sewer lines, the HCWSA will require a downstream capacity evaluation. Proposed developments that require connection to HCWSA system are added to the Rezoning Letter Map, once a sewer availability letter is issued. Stockbridge- Yes, but will follow the Hydraulic Modeling program.

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

Comments:

Y

N

Y

N

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:

Henry County WSA- Septage is accepted at our Walnut Creek WRF which is located at 1682 North Ola Road.

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

jurisdictions?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County WSA- The HCWSA has developed a Capital Improvements Master Plan that includes all projects proposed to meet the sewerage needs of the County by 2030.

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

Y

Y

N

Y

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?

If yes, has your local plan been revised in order to support new projects?
Comments: Hampton- A Design Development Report was written for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant in 2005 and is currently being revised.
Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Subcommittee?
If no, would you like more information?
Comments: Henry County WSA- Representatives from the HCWSA are present at all of the TCC meetings.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Henry County WSA- In 2005 the HCWSA implemented a 3-tier inclining block rate structure. The Authority is preparing to conduct a rate study to determine new multi-tiered rates based on average

winter usage.

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

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

None.

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

program?

Y

Y

Y

N

Comments:

Henry County WSA- The HCWSA is currently investigating ways to come into compliance with the requirement.

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

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County WSA- The Henry County Building Department has agreed to require sub-unit metering for all new multi-family buildings as well as new multi-unit commercial buildings. The County has agreed to take responsibility to enforce these requirements.

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

Y

N

Y

N

Comments:

Henry County WSA- The HCWSA sent out redemption cards to customers that have pre-1992 homes. The redemption card entitle customers to receive a free Water Saver Kit. The kit contains 2 low flow

shower heads, 1 low flow spray nozzle, 2 faucet regulators, 2 tank banks and leak detection tablets. In all, 2000 cards were sent out and 365 customers redeemed their Water Saver Kits.

Hampton- A program has been developed however the program is not in place.

Locust Grove- Program will begin Jan 2007.

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

N

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County WSA- The HCWSA has partnered with P2AD to provide water audit training. The training will include specific information on how to identify changes to process and operations to reduce

water usage, the potential costs, and the return on investment for the customers. Each year the HCWSA plans to identify the top 10% of commercial water consumers. The authority will issue notification

letters to each qualifying customer and offer a free water audit.

Hampton- This is also a Do It Yourself type of audit.

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

Assessment" available to customers?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County WSA- Every 6 months the HCWSA plans to identify the top 10% of water consumers. The Authority will issue notification letters and household water audit kits to these customers to

encourage water conservation. The program will be expanded to include the top 25% in the future. HCWSA will perform a water meter test at the request of any customer. We have completed 38 tests in

2006 for customers who have complained about excessive water bills.

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

N

Y

Y

Comments:

Henry County WSA- HCWSA has an ongoing system management program to reduce unaccounted for water (UAW) and to conserve water. The Authority has the following programs: Leak Detection and

Elimination, Water System Mapping, Meter Maintenance, Testing, and Replacing, Tank Overflow Prevention, Prevention of Unauthorized Water Use, and Metering Fire Flows.

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

Comments: Henry County- Stantec, Inc. has prepared the Water Master Plan. The plan includes future population and demand projections with the specific infrastructure improvements needed to meet the long range

demands. Hampton- This is currently being written.

Locust Grove- Being developed. Completion expected by Dec. 2006

Stockbridge- The Plan is 80% complete.

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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

Comments:

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

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Comments:

Hampton- Drought Contingency Plan is being written.

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

District Plan?

Y

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Henry County WSA- Currently HCWSA has an agreement with DeKalb Co. to supply up to 3.5 MGD and with Newton Co. to supply 1 MGD. Emergency water purchase/sharing agreements also exist

with Clayton County and the City of McDonough.

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

N

Comments:

Henry County WSA- The HCWSA website provides links for water conservation, grease disposal, water quality, backflow prevention, watering restrictions, and other public education efforts. HCWSA stocks a variety of publications providing information on water quality and conservation in the Lobby at the entrance of the Customer Service Department. The Authority has retained a PR firm to promote issues important to the authority including water conservation activities. The Authority also publishes a quarterly news letter that is included as an insert to the regular water bills.

Hampton- Water Use It Wisely material

Locust Grove- Mailouts and handouts from NRWA & AWWA

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

Subcommittee?

Y

N

N

N

If no, would you like more information?

Y

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 a construction inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities?

Y Comments:

Paulding County- Still working on revised forms. Ordinance adopted: 6-13-06.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Dallas- Currently working on the MNGWPD audit. We have passed the model ordinance and made it a part of development requirements. We are assessing the feasibility of an employee v. subcontractor for inspections. The inspection program should be developed within three to six months.
Hiram- Our planning and review standards are performed by Paulding County, at this time.

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.

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

Comments:

Paulding County- Mapping at about 16% for 2006. Adopted latest ordinance April 2006.

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Hiram-We have conducted the Public Hearing for the Floodplain Management Ordinance and are prepared to adopt it at our next meeting. The standards are already in place in our Plan Review Process, as Paulding County conducts this process for us and has already begun implementing it.

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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

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

stormwater system?

Y

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

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- Adopted October 05. Rakestraw Creek Basin completed 2006.

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

Comments:

Paulding County- Adopted 1-24-06. No applications to date. Recommended going to 30% Open Space like the EHCP. May get a better response.

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

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- November 05

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

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- 1-24-06

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

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

N

Y

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

Y

N

N

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

Y

N

N

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

Y

N

N

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

Y

N

Y

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

Y

N

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- Private maintenance agreements under revision.

Dallas- Consultant has been hired to assess the stormwater system and begin the initial inventory of the system. Consultant will assist in the development of plans and policies which will be

completed within six months.

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

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- Annually with Earth Day.

Dallas- We participate with Paulding County through its "Paulding Clean and Beautiful" program to collect household hazardous waste.

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

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- SWPPP developed for 3 county sit, includes training and follow up inspections.

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: Paulding County- Still working on Comprehensive Plan Revisions.

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

Y

If no, would you like more information?

N

Comments: Dallas- Catherine Fox is our consultant and serves on the committee.

III. Education and Public Awareness

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

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

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

Y

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

Comments: Paulding County- Visited with several school science classes. Working with adopt-a-stream on Possum Cree/Pumpkinvine/Etowah and head water system to Powder Springs Creek/Sweetwater Creek. Use Enviroscope Streat scape model for demos. Dallas- Mailed every household a copy of the CWC brochure on stormwater and pollution.

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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:

Paulding County- General Funds and some Developer Fees

Dallas- General Fund

Hiram- Budgeted items

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

option?

N

Comments:

Paulding County- Receive some developer's fees. Stormwater utility under discussion with the BOC.

Dallas- Investigating all alternatives to determine the one best suited for our jurisdiction.

Y

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

Comments:

Paulding County- Submitted comments to 2006 Plan Review Survey.

Y

N

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

Y

N

N

Comments:

Paulding County- Generally prohibits private plants unless it includes a five year plan for removal. We also use Zoning restrictions and setback requirements to make them disadvantageous.

Dallas- Formulating formal policy at present. Anticipate disallowing any private wastewater systems.

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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:

Paulding County- Working on our CMOM plan. Cleaning currently on a as-needed, we have a fairly new system.

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

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

facilities?

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: Paulding County- Program is started in early stages.

Dallas- Working with consultant to develop a grease management training program at present.

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

Y

Comments: Paulding County- Recently revised per EPD audit.

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:

Paulding County- Generally NA, new system. We have had a major replacement on a new sewer force main that kept breaking.

Y

N

Y

Y Y Y

Y

N

Y

Y N

Y

N

N

N

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

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- On going.

Dallas- Presently have firm mapping the system and will begin field inspections of attributes once the map is complete.

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

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- DMR & SCADA records with continuous monitoring.

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

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- Portions of the system complete.

Dallas- Expect to be completed within 6 months.

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

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- Partial system up and running. Full system on schedule for Jan 07.

Dallas- Expect to be completed within 6 months.

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? I

yes, please list facility name(s) and location(s).

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- Pumpkinevine WRF, 229 Graves Spur Road, Acworth, GA 30101; Working on billing system.

Dallas- We accept septage at local wastewater treatment plants.

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

jurisdictions?

Y

Comments:

Paulding County- Sewer Master Plan do out in October 06.

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

Y

Comments:

None.

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

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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:

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: Dallas- Catherine Fox is our consultant and serves on the committee.

Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

N

N

Y

N

Y

I. Water Conservation

Question #1-WS: Has your water system or retailer implemented a three-tiered conservation rate structure?
Comments: Dallas- Working on a RFP for a rate study to determine most effective points.
Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

Comments: Dallas- Have updated supply meters and installed backflow preventers at those locations in order to provide more accurate data on water in system. Will work from the new, more reliable data to determine system loss. Also investigating trade associations and professional firms for cost of an initial assessment.

Question #3-WS: Has your water system begun the assessment of older plumbing fixtures in anticipation of a local retrofit program?
Comments: Paulding County- NA majority of homes in Paulding built after 1992. Dallas- Working to identify structures where those fixtures may exist. Will provide retro kits at cost to customers.
Question #4-WS: Has your water system adopted a sub-metering policy or local ordinance for new multi-family buildings?
Comments: Paulding County- Current comment on zoning stipulations. Will be come requirement in revised regulations Jan 07. Dallas- Adopted 10/19/2006

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Comments: Paulding County- NA majority of homes in Paulding built after 1992.

Dallas- Will sell at cost to customers through City Hall.

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

Y

Comments: Paulding County- As requested.

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

available to customers?

Y

Comments: Paulding County- MNGWPD brochure with assistance if requested.

Dallas- Make the "do-it-yourself" assessments available through City Hall.

Question #8-WS: Are you implementing any other water conservation measures or programs in your community? If yes, please tell us wha

those are below.

Y

Comments: Paulding County- Extensive Reuse Water System underway at selected subdivisions.

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: Paulding County- WE have a 2003 Master Plan, through 2023. Currently revising Master 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: Paulding County- Comments submitted to 2006 plan review survey.

Dallas- Currently working on MNGWPD audit in conjunction with permit application.

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

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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

Y

Comments: Paulding County- CCMWA

Y

Y

N

Dallas- We currently purchase water through Paulding County from Cobb/Marietta Authority. Will have own water well system coming on line 2007 to augment supply.

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.
Comments:

Y

Y

Y

Paulding County- Handing out literature from MNGWPD & Water Wise. Dallas- Provide information from the Clean Water Campaign, MNGWPD material, and promote the link on the website. Hiram- Information pamphlets on conservation.

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

Subcommittee?

Y

Y

N

If no, would you like more information?

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

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

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

Y

Y

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

Y

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.
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?
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: Conyers- We are currently in the process of adopting revised 2/2/06 version of the ordinance.

Y

Y

N Y

Y

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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

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

stormwater system?

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Rockdale County- These items have been submitted to the EPD, but as of 10/17/06 they have not been approved.

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

Comments:

None.

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

Y

N

Comments:

Conyers- We are in the process of adopting the Model Ordinance.

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

Y

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

Y

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

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

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

Y

Y

Comments:

Rockdale County- Item (b) will be completed by December 2006.

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

N

N

Comments:

Conyers- Rockdale County offers this service.

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

Y

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

N

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

jurisdiction?

Y

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

Y

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

Y

Comments:

None.

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

Y

N

If no, would you like more information?

Y

Y

Comments:

Rockdale County- Please forward to Erik Lombard at eric.lombard@rockdalecounty.org. There has been some staff turnover and we need information again.

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

Y

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: None.

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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: Rockdale County- Stormwater Utility Conyers- Stormwater Utility fees.
Question #14-WM: If your jurisdiction does not currently have a stormwater utility (user fee system) are you considering this funding option?
Comments: None.
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:

Conyers- N/A- Rockdale County services all water systems.

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

Y Comments: None.

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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.

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?

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?

N

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

yes, please list facility name(s) and location(s).

Y

Comments:

Rockdale County- Quigg Branch WWTP

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"?

N

Comments:

None.

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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?

N

Comments:

Rockdale County- Work in progress for Master Plan review/update.

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.

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

Comments:

None.

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

N

Comments:

None.

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:

None.

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

N

Comments:

None.

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?

N

Comments:

None.

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:

Rockdale County- Presently evaluating conservation measures.

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.

N

Comments:

Rockdale County- Work in progress.

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

Conservation Management Plan?

N

Comments:

Rockdale County- Currently reviewing plan.

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Question #11-WS: Has your jurisdiction developed an emergency water plan?
Y Comments:
Rockdale County- With DeKalb and Newton Counties.
Question #12-WS: Is your jurisdiction developing any water supply joint plans with adjacent jurisdictions as identified in the District Plan?
Y Comments:
Rockdale County- Brochures

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:

None.

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.

N

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 a construction inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities?

N

Comments:

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Social Circle- We have a erosion and sediment control ordinance in place and it is enforced by the Walton County Planning & Zoning Office through an intergovernmental contract. (We have met with Ms. Barbara Seala at EPD and she has advised us that we are not under the MS4 requirements a yet.) Walnut Grove- The City is currently in the process of evaluating and revising the current Land Development Ordinance (Anticipated completion: 2007). The GSWMM will be incorporated into the new standards.

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

Y

Y

N

Y

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?

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

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Comments:

Social Circle- We will be working on these requirements soon as we proceed to come into compliance for a new waste water permit within the next year.

Walnut Grove- Will proceed to evaluate Ordinance Revisions.

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?

N

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

connections?

N

Comments:

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Walnut Grove- Walton County in currently developing enforcement process and procedures as part of the Walton County Watershed Protection Plan, which is scheduled to be complete in January 2007. The City Council will review the Ordinance and enforcement policies of the 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

N

N

Comments:

Social Circle- We have been using development agreements with a developer to ensure that not less than 25% of a development is left in greenspace.

Walnut Grove- The City is currently in the process of evaluating and revising the current Land Development Ordinance (Anticipated completion: 2007). CSO zoning will be reviewed and evaluated in this

process.

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

Y

Comments:

None.

Y

Y

Y

Y

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

Y

Comments:

None.

Y

Y

Y

Y

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? N

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

Comments:

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Walton County- (a) Walton County maintains only facilities within county right-of-way; (b) 25% per year.

Walnut Grove- The City is currently in the process of evaluating and revising the current Land Development Ordinance (Anticipated completion: 2007). Amendments to the current stormwater ordinance will provide in future revisions.

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

N

Comments:

Y

N

N

N

None.

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

management?

Y

Comments:

Walnut Grove- Program under development by Walton County.

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?

N

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

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

Y Comments: Social Circle- Our consulting engineer is working with Ms. Barbara Seal to ensure that we are proceeding in the right direction.

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

Subcommittee? N

If no, would you like more information?

N

Walnut Grove- Staff Limitations.

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

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

N

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Y

Y

N

N

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

Y

Y

Y

N

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

Comments: Social Circle- We make brochures readily available to the public in the lobby of city hall and work with the school system to put the message out with the Keep America Clean program. Walnut Grove- Public Information and Education materials are provided through the Walton County Planning and Development Department and Walton Clean and Beautiful.

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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:

Walton County- GENERAL FUND

Monroe- General Fund

Loganville- Storm water utility

Social Circle- General Fund

Walnut Grove- General Fund

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

considering this funding option?

N

Comments:

None.

N

Y

N

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:

Y

N

Y

Y

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WALTON COUNTY WATER & SEWERAGE AUTHORITY (WCWSA) FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- Walton County has recently requested an amendment to the Long-term Wastewater Management Plan, to include interim facilities identified in the County's Wastewater master Plan.

Walnut Grove- Walnut Grove completed a Wastewater System Development Plan in 2005, and has recently requested an amendment to the Long-term Wastewater Management Plan to include interim facilities identified.

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

Y

N

Y

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

Social Circle- We do not allow anyone to discharge into the WWTP.

Walnut Grove- Policy currently being developed to address private wastewater systems.

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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.

N

Y

Y

Y

N

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

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

c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

Y

Y

N

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

Y

Y

Y

Comments:

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- The Walton County Government does not currently own or operate any sewer systems, although planning has been initiated for future system development. Currently, sewer service is provided by the

Walnut Grove- Walnut Grove does not currently own or operate any sewer systems, although planning has been initiated for future system development.

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

following questions.

N

Y

Y

N

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

industrial and commercial facilities?

Y

Y

Y

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

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

the sewer system?

Y

Y

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

Y

N

Comments:

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- No current sewer system

Walnut Grove- No current sewer system.

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

Y

Y

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- No current sewer system Walnut Grove- No current sewer system.

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

the following questions.

N

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

effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity?

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

Comments:

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- No current sewer system

Social Circle- Major trunk line replacement is underway now.

Walnut Grove- No current sewer system.

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

system?

N

Comments:

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- No current sewer system

Walnut Grove- No current sewer system.

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

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- No current sewer system

Social Circle- WWTP operator maintains a log at the plant that records rainfall amounts.

Walnut Grove- No current sewer system.

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

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- No current sewer system

Walnut Grove- No current sewer system.

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

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- No current sewer system

Walnut Grove- No current sewer system.

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Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

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

maintenance?

N

Comments:

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- No current sewer system

Walnut Grove- No current sewer system.

N

N

N

N

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).

N

Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA AND WALTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR COMMENTS.

WCWSA- No current sewer system

Walnut Grove- No current sewer system.

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

areas of the jurisdictions?

Y

Comments:

Y

N

Y

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- Walton County Wastewater master Plan, March 2006

Walnut Grove- Wastewater system study for the City of Walnut Grove, April 2006.

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

Y

N

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WALTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR COMMENTS.

Walnut Grove- The proliferation of septic systems is a critical concern to the City due to shallow rock formations and perched water tables in several areas of the City. Based on these concerns, the City is pursuing the development of a municipal sanitary sewer system.

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?

Comments: Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT. WCWSA- Updated March 2006. Walnut Grove- Updated April 2006, MNGWPD Amendment being processed.

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

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Question #16-WW: Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Wastewater Subcommittee?
If no, would you like more information?
Comments: Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT. Walnut Grove- Staff Limitations
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?

Comments: Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT. Walnut Grove- The City of Walnut Grove is served by the Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority.
Question #2-WS: Does your water system have an on-going leak detection and repair program?

Comments: Monroe- In the planning stages...equipment to be purchased next month. Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT. Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.
Question #3-WS: Has your water system begun the assessment of older plumbing fixtures in anticipation of a local retrofit
program?

Comments:

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

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

buildings?

N

Comments:

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- No multi-family permitted in WCWSA service area, due to zoning restrictions.

Social Circle- We do not allow non metered units.

Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

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Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

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N

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

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

N

N

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

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

N

N

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

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

Water Assessment" available to customers? Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

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. Comments:

Y

N

Y

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- Water conservation tips on monthly bills.

Monroe- Since we operate a public drinking water supply system, we are mandated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources -- Georgia Environmental Protection Division to follow and enforce their adopted "Rules for Outdoor Water Use" during Non-Drought periods and Drought periods.

Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

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:

N

N

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- The WCWSA has recently updated the Water System Capital Improvements program and the Wastewater Master Plan. A more comprehensive plan to address conservation and re-use is anticipated in the future. Monroe- The City hired an engineering firm (who is currently in the preliminary stages) in March 2006 to develop a Water System Master Plan for the City of Monroe.

Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

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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? Comments:

Y

Y

N

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- Current plans are in compliance.

Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

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

N

Y

N

N

N

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- Emergency water supply negotiations and agreements are being discussed with adjacent utilities at present. No formal plan has been developed at this time.

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

Comments:

Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT.

WCWSA- The WCWSA is currently working with the City of Monroe, Oconee County, Barrow County, the City of Winder, and Rockdale County to review long term water supply issues and source development. Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

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.
Comments: Monroe- Currently in the planning stages...materials ordered. Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT. Social Circle- We have brochures available in the lobby at city hall. We also work through the city school system to bring the message to all the elementary age children. Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.
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? Comments: Walton County- PLEASE REFER QUESTION TO WCWSA FOR COMMENT. Walnut Grove- No municipal water system.

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

Shaded cells indicate items that are not applicable.

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IV. APPENDIX SAMPLE 2006 QUESTIONNAIRE
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2006 Plan Implementation Questionnaire
Local Government or Utility:
Date Submitted:
Completed by:
Telephone Number:
E-mail address:
Purpose: The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District is required to review the implementation of its plans and report to the Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on an annual basis. As part of this reporting, the District is surveying the implementation activities of its members and will be compiling this information into a report that will be provided to EPD and the Governor's Office later this year.
In 2003, the District adopted three water resource plans: (1) the District-wide Watershed Management Plan, (2) the Long-term Wastewater Management Plan, and (3) the Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan. These plans are available on our website (www.northgeorgiawater.org) or hard copies and CD versions can be provided upon request.
The District plans contain a number of local government implementation activities that are scheduled to occur over the next 30 years. This questionnaire focuses on the activities that were scheduled for 2004-2006. Please feel free to elaborate on other plan implementation activities (those scheduled for 2007 or later) being undertaken by your jurisdiction or utility in the provided comment boxes or on additional sheets.
Instructions: Please review and complete the attached questionnaire. Please answer only the applicable section(s) for your local government or utility. Please use additional sheets as needed. In order to complete the plan review process on schedule, all responses must be received no later than FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2006. The questionnaire is available on the District website (www.northgeorgiawater.org).
If you have questions regarding the Plan Implementation Questionnaire or the plan review process, please contact Joy Hinkle at 404-463-3344. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Please return the Plan Implementation Questionnaire by September 22, 2006
Email: comments@northgeorgiawater.com
Fax: 404-463-3254
Mail: Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Attn: Plan Review and Reporting 40 Courtland Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303

District-Wide Watershed Management Plan

I. Model Stormwater Management Ordinances

Question #1-WM:

Yes

No

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.
a) Have you adopted the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual or an equivalent stormwater management technical manual and standards that support the ordinance? b) Have you incorporated the ordinance requirements into your development review process? c) Have you developed an inspection program for post-development stormwater control facilities during their construction? Comments:

Question #2-WM:

Yes

No

Has your jurisdiction adopted the original (10/3/2002) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer questions a) and b) below. Has your jurisdiction adopted the revised (2/2/2006) Model Floodplain Management / Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance or equivalent? If "Yes", please answer questions a) and b) below.
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:

Question #3-WM:

Yes

No

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

2

Question #4-WM:

Yes

No

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

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

Yes

No

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

Yes

No

II. Local Stormwater Management Programs

Question #7-WM:

Yes

No

Does your jurisdiction have a stormwater operations & maintenance program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Has your local jurisdiction defined its maintenance level and extent of service?

b) Have you completed a stormwater system inventory on at least 10% of your jurisdiction? c) Have you developed an inspection and maintenance schedule for stormwater systems components for which you are taking responsibility? d) Have you developed an emergency response strategy for threats to public safety and/or property? e) Have you developed policies for the maintenance of private stormwater management facilities? Comments:

3

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

Yes

No

Question #9-WM:

Yes

No

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

Question #10-WM:

Yes

No

Do you have any water supply source watersheds in your jurisdiction? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Have you developed planning maps for tracking development and water quality issues for the water supply source watersheds within your jurisdiction? b) Have you identified watershed(s) requiring interjurisdictional cooperation for source water protection? c) Have you coordinated your source water protection efforts with your comprehensive plan and/or greenspace plans? Comments:

Question #11-WM:
Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Stormwater Subcommittee?
If no, would you like more information?
Comments:

Yes

No

4

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #12-WM:

Yes

No

Does your jurisdiction have a stormwater / nonpoint source pollution public information and education program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Do you use materials from the Clean Water Campaign in your local program?

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

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

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

IV. Funding
Question #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:

Question #14-WM:

Yes

No

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

5

Long-term Wastewater Management Plan

I. Local Plans and Wastewater Facilities

Question #1-WW:
Has your jurisdiction conducted a review of your local wastewater master plan for consistency with the District Long-term Wastewater Management Plan? Comments:

Yes

No

Question #2-WW:

Yes

No

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

II. Collection System Inspection and Maintenance

Question #3-WW:

Yes

No

Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Inspection and Maintenance Program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Does your jurisdiction have schedules and procedures for preventive and routine maintenance? b) Does your jurisdiction conduct routine inspection of sewers, manholes, right-ofways, stream crossings, stream banks adjacent to sewers and force mains? c) Does your jurisdiction have an inventory management system?

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

6

Question #4-WW:

Yes

No

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

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

Yes

No

Question #6-WW:

Yes

No

Does your jurisdiction have a Sewer System Rehabilitation Program? If "Yes", please answer the following questions.
a) Does your jurisdiction have procedures for prioritizing rehabilitation work based on severity of defects, cost effectiveness, and hydraulic capacity? b) Does your jurisdiction have a schedule for sewer system rehabilitation?

Comments:

Question #7-WW:

Yes

No

Has your jurisdiction conducted or begun to conduct a survey and inventory of the sewer system? Comments:

7

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

Yes

No

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

Yes

No

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

Yes

No

Question #11-WW:

Yes

No

Has your jurisdiction begun to develop a training program for sewer system inspection and maintenance? Comments:

III. Septic Systems and Decentralized Systems

Question #12-WW:

Yes

No

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). Comments:

8

Question #13-WW:

Yes

No

Has your jurisdiction begun to develop local plans to determine future sewered and unsewered areas of the jurisdiction?
Comments:

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

Yes

No

IV. Local Wastewater Management Plans

Question #15-WW:

Yes

No

Has your jurisdiction reviewed its wastewater master plan since 2005 to determine if it needs revisions?
If yes, has your local plan been revised in order to support new projects?

Comments:

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

Yes

No

9

Water Supply and Water Conservation Management Plan

I. Water Conservation

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

Yes

No

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

Yes

No

Question #3-WS

Yes

No

Has your water system begun the assesment of older plumbing fixtures in anticipation of a local retrofit program?"
Comments:

Question #4-WS

Yes

No

Has your water system adopted a sub-metering policy or local ordinance for new multifamily buildings? Comments:

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

Yes

No

10

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

Yes

No

Question #7-WS:

Yes

No

Does your water system provide residential water audits or make the "Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment" available to customers? Comments:

Question #8-WS:
Are you implementing any other water conservation measures or programs in your jurisdiction? If yes, please describe below. Comments:

Yes

No

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. Comments:

Yes

No

Question #10-WS:

Yes

No

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

11

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

Yes

No

Question #12-WS:

Yes

No

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

III. Education and Public Awareness

Question #13-WS:

Yes

No

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

Question #14-WS:

Yes

No

Does your jurisdiction have a representative on the District Technical Water Supply and Water Conservation Subcommittee?
If no would you like more information?

Comments:

12

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District 40 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30303 404.463.3256 www.northgeorgiawater.org