ResourceDescriptionTopic
Appendix A: River Basin ProfilesAppendix A: River Basin Profiles (Full PDF version) includes:
Overview of District Watersheds
Watershed Planning Elements
Upper Chattahoochee RBP
Middle Chattahoochee RBP
Upper Ocmulgee RBP
Upper Flint RBP
Etowah RBP
Coosawattee RBP
Oostanaula RBP
Upper Oconee RBP
Upper Tallapoosa RBP
Current, Plans
Appendix B: County-Level SummariesAppendix B outlines the anticipated schedule for expanding hydraulic capacity and building new water and wastewater treatment facilities in the Metro Water District to meet 2040 forecasted demands. Current, Plans
Appendix C: Local Public Education Programs: Activities, Key Education Focus Areas and Target AudiencesAppendix C describes the role of public education programs in supporting the implementation of this Plan.Current, Plans
2022 Water Resources Management PlanThe Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District’s Water Resources Management Plan brings together water supply and conservation, wastewater management, and watershed management into a single, integrated document.Current, Plans
Septic Coordination MaterialsThis document acts as a guide to facilitate interdepartmental septic coordination meetings as required in INTEGRATED-1 Coordinated Actions of the District’s plan. Technical Assistance Program
Stormwater Coordination Meeting MaterialsThis document acts as a guide to facilitate interdepartmental stormwater coordination meetings as required in INTEGRATED-1 Coordinated Actions of the District’s plan.Technical Assistance Program
Water Supply Coordination MeetingThis document acts as a guide to facilitate meetings between various entities as it relates to water supply and water conservation projects as required in INTEGRATED-1 Coordinated Actions of the District’s plan.Technical Assistance Program
Primer for Municipal Wastewater Treatment SystemsFrom the United States Environmental Protection Agency.Technical Assistance Program
Additional Buffers in Small Water Supply WatershedsTechnical Assistance for implementing the additional stream buffer and setback requirements for small water supply watershed protection action item integrated-7 in the district’s 2022 Water Resources Management Plan.Technical Assistance Program
Municipal Emergency Aid ProceduresEmergency aid procedures for the disposal of septic waste.Technical Assistance Program
Local Plant Hours/Contacts for HaulersContacts for haulers.Technical Assistance Program
List Of Septic Tank Pumpers Certified By The Department Of Public HealthEnvironmental Health prevention through surveillance, education, enforcement, and assessment.Technical Assistance Program
Private Fire Lines MeteringModel language in Attachment A that local water providers may want to consider using for compliance with WSWC-4Technical Assistance Program
Single-Family Toilet Rebate ProgramApply for a $75 rebate per toilet after replacing inefficient toilets with Ultra High Efficient (UHET) models using 1.1 gpf or less.Technical Assistance Program
Multi-Family Toilet Rebate ProgramMulti-family property owners or building managers can receive a $75 rebate credit per toilet for replacing old inefficient toilets with Ultra High Efficient (UHET) models using 1.1 gpf or less.Technical Assistance Program
Metro Water District-Water Efficiency Code RequirementsAmendment to local code of ordinances.Technical Assistance Program
New Car Washes to Recycle WaterThis model ordinance requires new commercial conveyor car washes permitted and constructed after January 1, 2011 to install recycled water systems.Technical Assistance Program
Local Drought Response and Water WasteModel ordinance/policy on local drought response and water waste.Technical Assistance Program
Georgia Water System Audits and Water Loss Control ManualTechnical Assistance Program
AWWA Water Loss ControlAWWA advocates the water audit method developed jointly by the International Water Association and AWWA. Learn more.Technical Assistance Program
Southeastern F.O.G. AllianceThe Southeastern F.O.G Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that helps provide education and training for Fats, Oils and Grease professionals all across the Southeastern Part of the United States.Technical Assistance Program
Post-Construction Stormwater ManagementThis document provides the 2019 Model Ordinance for Post-Construction Stormwater Management for New Development and Redevelopment (Model Ordinance) and supplementary materials to support adoption by local jurisdictions.Technical Assistance Program
Policy on Practicability Analysis for Runoff ReductionRunoff reduction practices are stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) used to disconnect impervious and disturbed pervious surfaces from the storm drainage system. Learn more.Technical Assistance Program
Georgia Stormwater Management Manual: Technical HandbookThe objective of the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual is to provide guidance on the best post-construction stormwater management practices available to Georgia communities to minimize the negative impacts of increasing stormwater runoff and its associated pollutants. Technical Assistance Program
Proprietary Technology Assessment ProtocolTechnical Assistance Program
Floodplain Management and Floodplain Damage PreventionFloodplain management involves the designation of flood-prone areas and the managing of their uses. Read more about the ordinance.Technical Assistance Program
Stream Buffer Protection OrdinanceThis model ordinance provides a framework for local governments to develop buffer zones for streams, as well as the requirements that minimize land development within those buffers. Technical Assistance Program
Illicit Discharge and Illegal Connection OrdinanceThis model ordinance provides communities with the authority to deal with illicit discharges and establishes enforcement actions for those persons or entities found to be in noncompliance or that refuse to allow access to their facilities.Technical Assistance Program
Georgia Stormwater Management Manual: Pollution Prevention GuidebookThe objective of the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual is to provide guidance on addressing stormwater runoff. Technical Assistance Program
Litter Control OrdinanceThis ordinance is modeled on the “Georgia Litter Control Law” (O.C.G.A. § 16-7-40 et. seq.) and adoption of this ordinance is authorized by O.C.G.A. § 16-7-48. Learn more.Technical Assistance Program
Education & AwarenessTechnical Assistance Program
Education Materials Distribution PolicyRead our guidelines on the provision of printed materials to various requesters throughout the year.Technical Assistance Program
Education & Public Awareness Material Request FormThe Metro Water District strives to produce high-quality educational resources on topics related to water conservation, stormwater management, and watershed protection. Below is a catalog of our resources. Orders for materials can be placed using this form. Technical Assistance Program
PCSTAP Submittal ChecklistBlank Metro Georgia PCSTAP checklist.Technical Assistance Program
BaySaver Concurrence LetterProprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
BayFilter PCSTAP SummaryProprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
BioClean Concurrence LetterProprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
BioClean Kraken Filter Concurrence Letter Proprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
Kraken Filter PCSTAP SummaryProprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
Contech Concurrence Letter Proprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
Contech Storm Filter PCSTAP SummaryProprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
Filterra Concurrence Letter Proprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
Oldcastle Perk Filter Concurrence Letter Proprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
Hydro International Up-Flo PCSTAP SummaryProprietary Technology Assessment Protocol
Procedures for Addressing the Governing BoardMeeting Documents
Procedures for Public Comment at TCC MeetingsMeeting Documents
BAC Operating ProceduresMeeting Documents
Digital River Basin ProfilesAn interactive tool for exploring the watersheds within the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District.Current, Plans
Dry Weather Septic StudyStudies
Wet Weather Septic StudyStudies
Metro Water District Utility Climate Resiliency StudyStudies
2023 Annual Activities & Progress ReportAnnual Reports
Localized Residential Demands StudyStudies
District Guidance About Embedded Post-Construction Stormwater PracticesThe District's clarifying technical memorandum providing guidance to local jurisdictions regarding stormwater management system designs that embed post-construction stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) within each other. Technical Assistance Program