Title: Jackie L' Jackson Chatham County Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission August 2005
1Jackie L. JacksonChatham County Savannah
Metropolitan Planning CommissionAugust 2005
- WATER, the Lifeline of the Community
2Why Am I Here Today?
- Raise Awareness of Water Quality Issues.
- Give An Overview of Chatham Countys Water
Resources. - Define Local Issues We Are Facing.
- Talk About Some Solutions to Water Pollution.
- Thank About Clean Water Partnerships.
- Talk About How About YOU Can Be a Solution to
Water Pollution.
3CHATHAM COUNTYS LOCAL WATER SOURCES
4Floridan Aquifer System
5Typical Aquifer System
6Citys Groundwater System
- 41 Wells in the System
- 38 MGD Permitted Capacity
- Typical Daily Average 25 MGD
Countys Groundwater System
- 8 Systems With Total of 19 Wells
- Permitted Capacity Ranges Between 100,000 to
200,000 MGD
7Surface Water
8Intake Plant
- Withdrawals water from Abercorn Creek a
tributary to the Savannah River. - It is pumped 9 miles to the I D Treatment Plant.
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11Water Issues
12Local Water Issues
- Groundwater
- Concentrated Demand
- Deep cone of depression
- Saltwater Intrusion
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14Groundwater Actions
- No new wells in the 24 county area and all 24
counties on the Floridan Aquifer had to create a
water supply plan. - Chatham County has to reduce water withdrawal by
10 mgd by 2005. - Water Conservation to be encouraged.
- Year-round water restrictions now in place (Odd
Tues. Thurs. Sund. - Even Mond., Wed., Sat.).
15Water Conservation Campaign
16City of Savannahs Benefits from
Groundwater Savings Strategies
- Total customer base in last 17 years increased by
17 - Total water production from all city wells has
remained constant over the last 17 years - Total water leaks reduced by 65 from 3,242 leaks
in 1981 to 1,100 leaks in 2002
17Local Water Issues
- Surface Water
- Water Quality
- Watershed Protection
- Rapid Growth
- TMDLs
- 303(d) Listed Streams
- Casey Canal, Hayners Creek, Little Ogeechee River
Savannah Harbor - Water Quantity
- Low flow leads to saltwater intrusion
- Need Regional Planning
18Surface Water Quality Issues
- Non-Point Source (NPS) Pollution
Almost 2/3 of All Pollution Can Be Directly
Attributed to NPS Pollution
19Point Sources of Pollution
- . . . are identifiable sources of pollution
such as a pipe from a municipal or industrial
wastewater treatment facility.
20Why Be Concerned ?
- EPA studies show that as much as 70 of all
water pollution is caused by stormwater runoff.
As it flows over land, stormwater picks up and
carries a variety of materials that adversely
affect receiving waterways via storm drains and
canals. -
21Stormwater Pollutants
- Sediment
- Bacteria (septic systems)
- Heavy Metals (industrial activities)
- Oil and Grease
- Herbicides and Pesticides
- Nutrients (fertilizers)
- Trash and Debris
- Temperature Increase
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23Stormwater Runoff and Water Quality
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- Because this pollution comes from many sources,
it is referred to as nonpoint source pollution. - Pollutants such as litter, fertilizers, residue
from oil leaks on streets and parking lots, and
sediment from construction sites all contribute
to stormwater pollution, which impairs water
quality and damages aquatic habitats. -
24Sources Causes of Non-Point Source Pollution
25Where Does The Rain Go?
26THE RIVER
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29What is Being Done to Increase the Public
Awareness of Chatham Countys Water Quality
Issues You Ask ???
30Community Partners For Clean Water (CPCW)
- Community Partners for Clean Water is a
cooperative effort between the Water Resources
Program of the MPC and local commercial and
institutional landowners. - The goal of this program is to promote business
practices that help protect local streams,
canals, rivers, and estuaries.
31Community Partners For Clean Water (CPCW)
- The CPCW program is open to all businesses,
institutional and multi-family residential
landowners in Chatham County - Basically any business is welcome to participate
if it has the potential to generate polluted
runoff!
32 How Does the Program Work?
- Participants are first provided with information
about the effect their business can have. - Participants then prepare a Water Quality Action
Plan (WQAP) by identifying sources and prevention
methods. - Once the plan is complete and in place, the
business is recognized as a Community Partner
for Clean Water through local newspaper ads,
billboards, the MPC Water Resources website,
other media and community events! - And thats it!!!!
33Community Partners For Clean Water (CPCW)
- And it is all free to participating
businesses!!! .Thats right.
Theres no cost to you!!!
34Possible CPCW Partners
- Industry
- Landscape Facilities
- Storage and Handling Facilities
- Equipment Maintenance and Washing Facilities
- Building and Facade Maintenance Groups
35- Some other Community Involvement Programs
Throughout Chatham County
36Stormwater Awareness Campaign
37Adopt-A-Stream
- Watershed Walk
- Visual Surveys
- Biological/Chemical Monitoring
- Cleanups
38Rivers
Alive 2004
39Storm Drain Marking Program
40EARTH
DAY 2004
41Earth Day 2005Saturday, April 16, 2005 from
1100 - 300 _at_ Forsyth ParkCome Help Support
Your Community!!!!
42- Our streams, rivers and marshes are now more
attractive than ever as a place to live. -
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As Southeast Georgia experiences a phenomenal
growth in population and business, the other
elements of growth come along too.
43- The good news is that there is still hope for
Georgias urban water systems. -
- Nonpoint source pollution isnt an inevitable
consequence of growth and development!
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46Contact Information
Jackie L. Jackson Chatham County Savannah
Metropolitan Planning Commission Water Resources
Planner 110 East State Street Savannah, GA
31401 912-651-1454 912-651-1480
(Fax) jjackson_at_thempc.org