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City of Savannah

City of Savannah. Water, the Lifeblood of a Community. Local Issues. Impact of Statewide Water Plan River basins Aquifer basins Groundwater Artesian Water Level Decline Saltwater Intrusion Sound Science Initiative. Actions. Following Corps Water Resource Study in 1983

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City of Savannah

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  1. City of Savannah Water, the Lifeblood of a Community

  2. Local Issues • Impact of Statewide Water Plan • River basins • Aquifer basins • Groundwater • Artesian Water Level Decline • Saltwater Intrusion • Sound Science Initiative

  3. Actions • Following Corps Water Resource Study in 1983 • EPD implements plan to reduce groundwater use • 1989, 5 MGD cap placed on entire county • No new industrial wells in Chatham County • Any new (or increased) industrial water demand must rely on surface water

  4. Actions • In 1989, EPD advises Chatham County/Savannah to encourage the use of surface water for future needs • June 1995, County-wide Water Supply Management Plan adopted • April 1997, EPD releases Interim Strategy for 24 counties in southeast Georgia

  5. Interim Strategy • Sound science studies initiated and funded by State appropriations and paper mills. Total cost for 7 year study is $14 million • All 24 counties to develop water plans • Groundwater caps for Chatham, southern Effingham, and southern Bryan counties • Reduce groundwater use by 10 MGD in Chatham County by December 31, 2005 • Encourage and promote water conservation and reuse water whenever feasible

  6. Why Xeriscape For Chatham County? • Chatham County is capped from further water withdrawals. • Chatham County has to reduce 10 MGD by December 31, 2005. • 60% of an individuals water use is for landscapes. • It is an efficient way to use an important water resource. • It is cost effective.

  7. Contact Information Deatre N. Denion City of Savannah Environmental Planner P.O. Box 1027 Savannah, GA 31402 912-651-2221 912-644-7785 (Fax) ddenion@ci.savannah.ga.us

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