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Water Resources of the Atlanta Region

Explore the causes of water shortages in Atlanta and how the city's growth impacts it. Learn about potential solutions and the challenges faced in securing a sustainable water supply.

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Water Resources of the Atlanta Region

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  1. Water Resources of the Atlanta Region Jason Allard

  2. Water Shortage in Atlanta Region • Why does Atlanta experience water shortages? • How has Atlanta’s growth contributed to the shortages? • Will the local water resources be able to keep up with Atlanta’s future growth?

  3. Population Growth

  4. Atlanta Sprawl • Light Blue cells represent conversion to urban land between 1992 and 2001 • 15.1% increase in urban land, from 1028 to 1183 sq. mi.

  5. Water Supply

  6. Regional Issues • Eastern U.S. water law says equal rights among users, i.e. states. • Endangered species in Apalachicola Bay

  7. Lake Lanier

  8. Solutions • Groundwater – 1% of future supply due to bedrock. • More Reservoirs

  9. Solutions • Water Conservation/Reuse

  10. Conclusion • Atlanta has water shortages due to location in upper watersheds. • Future growth could be seriously inhibited by Court rulings or prolonged drought periods. • No easy solutions. • More reservoir storage, better conservation. • There are numerous other regions in the U.S. that will have to address water shortages in the near future.

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