Friday, December 21, 2001
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Friday, December 21, 2001 |
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Atlanta water flowing into Coweta Coweta County took another step Wednesday toward securing water sources for the county's future growth. In a ceremony on Shell Road, near the Coweta-Fulton County line, the Coweta County Commission turned on the water lines running from Atlanta. "Today we officially mark the successful conclusion of part one of the first phase of a long range water plan that will ensure adequate water supplies to all Coweta County citizens," said acting Chairman Jim McGuffey. The completion of the west connection brings 1.4 million gallons per day into Coweta County's water system, On the Eastern side of the county, a second connection to the Atlanta water system will provide an additional 1.4 million gallons per day, McGuffey added. The commissioner added the county is looking to further increase the county's water supply. "Future plans include working with Fayette County in a reciprocal agreement should we need additional assistance," said McGuffey. "Add to that the development of the B.T. Brown Reservoir and you have the water plans as set forth by this commission to date. "And of course, we are continuing to look to future water sources such as West Point Lake and the Chattahoochee River," he said. If projections are correct, McGuffey said, by 2020 Coweta County will have access to 38.9 million gallons of water per day with an expected demand of 30 million gallons per day, which is enough to provide adequate water for a population of 300,000. McGuffey said the county is getting a bargain in its dealings with Atlanta. "The connection cost approximately $1.7 million, but nearly 80 percent of that cost will be reimbursed by the city of Atlanta through reduced water rates. The Eastern Connection is costing some $2.4 million with some 50 percent of the cost being reimbursed by Atlanta."
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