Bill Text: GA HR1799 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; commend

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)

Status: (Passed) 2012-03-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR1799 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1799-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 1799
By: Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Braddock of the 19th, Rice of the 51st, Hill of the 21st, Hamilton of the 23rd, and others

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the 15 counties, 91 cities, and 56 water systems in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) have worked diligently over the past decade to make metropolitan Atlanta one of the most water efficient regions in the nation; and

WHEREAS, water users in the Metro Water District have reduced their per capita water consumption by 14 percent since 2001; and

WHEREAS, the Metro Water District per capita water consumption is less than Charlotte, Birmingham, Tallahassee, Chattanooga, and Orlando; and

WHEREAS, ten years ago, tiered water conservation pricing,"the more you use the more you pay per gallon," was rare; and

WHEREAS, today 99 percent of the Metro Water District's population is served by water systems that have tiered water conservation rates; and

WHEREAS, a total of 38 jurisdictions offer toilet replacement rebates that have helped replace over 71,000 old and inefficient toilets; and

WHEREAS, the Metro Water District's water systems repaired over 15,000 leaks last year; and

WHEREAS, partnering with the Building Owners and Managers Association, the Metro Water District has provided technical assistance to commercial water users in how to conduct water audits for both general commercial properties and hotels and making cooling towers more efficient; and

WHEREAS, partnering with Georgia Power, the Metro Water District offers the GreenPlumbers Training Program to help customers make more informed decisions to improve water and energy efficiency in their homes and businesses; and

WHEREAS, the Metro Water District is implementing a comprehensive water conservation program that is required and enforced; and

WHEREAS, over 90 percent of the waste-water utilities in the Metro Water District have developed a sanitary sewer system inspection and maintenance program for determining the condition of the system and identifying any needed maintenance and rehabilitation needs; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the accomplishments of the Metro Water District be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the residents and businesses within the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District for their decade long commitment to water conservation and their good stewardship of Georgia's water resources and encourage the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to continue its efforts to improve water conservation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District.
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