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Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority

P.O. Box 880


	2171 Highway 81
	Loganville
	GA
	US
	30052

	(770) 466-4887
	(770) 466-6129

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Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Water Withdrawal Permits
Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE
On July 7, 2008, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) formally issued the Water Withdrawal Permits for both the Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir and the Apalachee River Diversion. The permits provide for a maximum daily withdrawal of 62.1 million gallons per day from the reservoir, and 60 million gallons per day from the Apalachee River based on available stream flow.

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HLC Reservoir project in line for funding
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By Robbie Schwartz
The Walton Tribune

Published May 28, 2008
WALTON COUNTY - Recent talks with state officials and a look at the competitive grant process for state funding for the reservoir has Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir Management Board members feeling good about the chances of obtaining some state funding.

"Based on our discussion with (Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority) officials, the rating criteria established in the competitive grant program and GEFA's desire to fund three to four regional reservoir projects that will have a short term impact on water supply capacity, we are very optimistic that the Hard Labor Creek Project will receive at least some grant funding for dam construction," said Kevin Little, chairman of the Walton County Board of Commissioners and the reservoir management board.

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Recreation
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Although a final decision has not been made on the recreational activities that will be provided in the area of Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir, the proposed activities will likely include: electric or self-propelled boats, fishing, picnicking, camping in specified areas, and other passive recreational uses. Because the reservoir’s primary purpose is drinking water supply, there will be some limits to recreational activities to protect water quality.Activities that will not be allowed include: the use of boats powered by gas, diesel, or other internal combustion engines; swimming, diving, snorkeling, or scuba diving; and hunting.

The Reservoir Management Plan has been approved by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and is available in PDF Version.

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Once the reservoir is filled, what kind of recreational activities will be allowed?
Frequently Asked Questions
Although a final decision has not been made on the recreational activities that will be provided in the area of Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir, the proposed activities will likely include: electric or self-propelled boats, fishing, picnicking, camping in specified areas, and other passive recreational uses. Because the reservoir’s primary purpose is drinking water supply, there will be some limits to recreational activities to protect water quality.Activities that will not be allowed include: the use of boats powered by gas, diesel, or other internal combustion engines; swimming, diving, snorkeling, or scuba diving; and hunting.

The Reservoir Management Plan has been approved by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and is available in PDF Version.

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