Population growth stirs worries about stress on region’s water supply | ajc.com

  By Leon Stafford The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When Colin Cavill began planning the 325-unit Enso Atlanta apartments near Grant Park three years ago, water was at the top of his mind. Enlarge photo Phil Skinner, AJC Colin Cavill focused on water conservation when he developed the Enso Atlanta apartments in Grant Park, which, among other [...]

GA Wins One Battle in Water Wars over Lake Lanier

via GA Wins One Battle in Water Wars over Lake Lanier – 11Alive.com | WXIA | Atlanta, GA. Posted By –  The Associated Press  Last Updated On:  7/22/2010 12:11:53 PM   ATLANTA — A federal judge has rejected demands from Florida that more water be released from Lake Lanier, Metro Atlanta’s main source for drinking water. U.S. [...]

State files appeal in water case

Source Atlanta Business Chronicle – by Dave Williams Staff Writer Lake Lanier was intended as a water supply for metro Atlanta from its inception, the state of Georgia contends in its appeal of a federal court ruling that threatens to cut off most of that water. The appeal, filed Thursday with the U.S. Court of [...]

ecoTransitions Promotes EPA’s “Fix a Leak Week” March 15–21, 2010

Marietta, GA—Because minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes, ecoTransitions is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 15 through 21, 2010. Fix a Leak Week is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense® program as an annual reminder to Americans to check [...]

Georgia’s Drought on my mind…

Georgia’s current drought did not begin a few days or a few weeks ago. Various drought events throughout the state since spring 2006 combined with a lack of efficient water use habits helped bring the state to where it is today. Indoor Water Conservation Cannot Be Overemphasized! Conserving water temporarily, then returning to inefficient water [...]