AWWA ACE91211

As one of the major purveyors of finished drinking water in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, the Authority has been, and will continue to be, involved in the implementation of regional water supply projects. To date, these projects have focused on the Lake Lanier/Chattahoochee River system as the primary source of water supply for the region. However, even with a proposed reallocation of storage in Lake Lanier, it is now generally recognized that this source will not be able to satisfy the projected water supply needs of the Atlanta area much beyond the year 2010. In response to this limitation, the Authority undertook a study to look beyond this planning horizon to the year 2040. The study investigated other surface water supply sources as well as more innovative options, such as groundwater, wastewater reuse, and water conservation, that could satisfy water demands in the Authority service area for the long-range future. Consultants were retained by the Authority to assist in development of the water supply master plan. This paper presents an overview of the activities that have been undertaken in implementing the water supply options.

Product Details

Published:

01/01/1991

ISBN(s):

0898675928

Number of Pages:

10

File Size:

1 file , 470 KB