1. The Paulding County Richland Creek Reservoir (RCR) and Water Supply Program
Speaker: Mark

2. RCR Update Funding of the Reservoir Revised Demands Released by MNGWPD
Dam Design Status
Permitting Status
Opportunities for Engagement
Speaker: Kelly

3. Long-Term Security
The RCR will provide Paulding County with long term water security.
Speaker: Kelly

4. Richland Creek Reservoir
Independent
Water Supply
The RCR will provide Paulding County with it’s own water supply source.
Lake Allatoona
Etowah River
CCMWA
35 mgd
Speaker: Kelly
Richland Creek Reservoir
Paulding County
35 mgd
Richland Creek

5. RCR Facts
305 acre, 3.4 BG
Adjacent park with boat ramp and dock for public access
Passive recreation will be allowed
150 ft undisturbed buffer
Water Treatment Plant
Speaker: Kelly

6. Program Funding
Project provides long term rate stability and lower long term cost for the County
Project cost will be on the order of $200 million
Funding Sources
Over $65 million dollars in low interest loans from GEFA
$15 Million in State Direct Investment
In discussions with other potential funding programs
Revenue bonds
Funds for the program are paid out of water and sewer usage fees based on consumption.
Speaker: Kelly
Project could range from X to X
Looking at a cost effective program compared to industry standards

7. MNGWPD Paulding County is located within MNGWPD
15 counties and 92 cities -5 Million people
Growth of 1 Million people from
Region focus on water conservation
10% Demand Reduction over Same Period
Speaker: Kelly

8. New MNGWPD Projections
In August of 2015 MNGWPD released revised long term (2050) projections for water demand
Demand projections decreased due to higher conservation rates.
Other reservoirs in the region are potentially “oversized”
However, the RCR yield sizing is consistent with the 2050 MNGWPD projections
Speaker: Kelly
Other reservoirs in the region are potentially “oversized”
However, the RCR yield sizing is consistent with the 2050 MNGWPD projections
New MNGWPD projections do not change the need or size of the RCR Program.

9. Recent RCR Timeline 2011 Initiated Current 404 Permit Application 2012
Went through public comment period and responded to concerns
2013
Completed Biological Opinion and addressed all of USFWS Concerns
2014
Implementing required mitigation for program
2015
Received Required GA 401 Water Quality Certification
Draft 404 Received
Speaker: Kelly
Film two different versions of the permitting status

10. Recent RCR Timeline 404 Received 2011
Initiated Current 404 Permit Application
2012
Went through public comment period and responded to concerns
2013
Completed Biological Opinion and addressed all of USFWS Concerns
2014
Implementing required mitigation for program
2015
Received Required GA 401 Water Quality Certification
404 Received
Speaker: Kelly
Film two different versions of the permitting status

11. Dam Design is Complete Undergoing Safe Dams permitting review
115 ft high earthen dam Normal Depth 90 ft
Provides release to maintain minimum flow in Richland Creek
Speaker: Kelly
Safe Dam with GA EPD has approved

12. Opportunities for Engagement
Mascot contest (Paulding County High Schools)
Art contests (Paulding County Elementary and Middle Schools)
Promoting water science lessons (Paulding County Schools)
School interaction/Water Careers
Public participation in park design
Vendor Fair being planned for November to promote local businesses and workers
Speaker: Kelly

13. Program Website
Speaker: Kelly