Regional 50 year water supply plan for City of Rome, Floyd County and City of Cave Spring
Abstract
The City of Cave Spring, Floyd
County, and the City of Rome wanted to evaluate
water supply opportunities for each entity separately
and explore the possibility of joint management and
development of water supply alternatives. A longterm
time frame of 50 years allowed for a more
thorough study of water demand and supply options.
This study was undertaken both in response to House
Bill 489, which outlined water service areas to ensure
no duplication of service, and at the recommendation
of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division
(EPD). Rome and Floyd County both have water
withdrawals requests pending with the EPD, and
regional coordination is desired. Since the original
water supply plan was finalized, EPD has provided
planning level total water withdrawal allocations
expectations for the entire county, which has
compelled an update of the alternatives
recommended. Total allowable withdrawals will
likely be more common as Georgia continues to grow
placing competing demands on water resources.