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GA SR1097

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Frank Ginn

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, which encompasses 15 counties, 92 cities, and 55 water systems in the metropolitan Atlanta region
  • Per capita water consumption in the District has decreased by 30 percent since 2000, and all water systems have implemented tiered water conservation pricing
  • Local governments within the District have provided over $8 million in matching funds since 2001 to support over $12 million in Section 319(h) water quality grants for watershed health improvements
  • Grease-related sewer overflows have decreased by 55 percent across the District, and 42 jurisdictions offer toilet replacement rebates that have replaced over 110,000 inefficient toilets
  • The District received the 2015 EPA WaterSense Excellence Award for Outreach and Education, with over 2,700 people participating in its annual events and partners hosting over 2,000 water education activities

Legislative Description

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District ; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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