1. Butts County’s Water & Sewer System

2. The Authority is a Partnership of Butts County, City of Flovilla, City of Jackson, and City of Jenkinsburg

3. What’s First on Your List?

4. Water Supply– a Major Global Issue

5. Water Supply– A Major Issue in Georgia

6. The Local Picture – Abundant! Abundant!

7. Ocmulgee River Supply— Permitted Withdrawal As a Portion of Flow

9.  A safe water supply is the first obligation of all water suppliers.  Our water systems have eradicated diseases that claim the lives of 8,000 people daily in developing countries. Public Health Protection

11.  Monitoring: Through the Safe Drinking Water Act, the U.S. government requires testing for 100+ contaminants  Our system has consistently met all State & Federal Requirements. We test in the treatment plant and throughout the water distribution system. Public Health Protection

12. The Local Picture - reliable & safe 2012 12th Straight Year Gold Award for Full Compliance

14. Fire Protection  Urban fires led to creation of water systems

16. Support for the Economy  Adequate water resources are critical for commercial, residential developments.  Businesses must consider availability of water when deciding where to locate.

17. Tap Water is a Bargain! Bottled Water: $3.00/gallon Tap Water: $.0035/gallon Quality of Life & Environment

18. Drinking Tap Water Reduces Pollution! Quality of Life & Environment

19. Watershed Testing

20. Bucksnort Ranch Land Application System for Wastewater Treatment