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Water & Sewer Facility Listing
Water Plant
The City operates the water plant in accordance with Withdrawal Permit No. 006-0106-01 issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and Operational Permit No. CS157001. The water plant was originally placed in service in 1970 with a treatment capacity of 2.2 Million Gallons per Day (MGD). This plant is a conventional filter plant with sedimentation basins and dual media filters. The most recent upgrade was completed in 2000 which increased the treatment capacity to 4.5 MGD. The plant can pump 3125 Gallons per Minute (GPM) into the distribution system at a pressure of 130 PSI.
The City produces an annual report known as the Consumer Confidence Report(CCR) which outlines the parameters for water quality in the system.
Watershed Lake
The city owns and maintains a 325 acre watershed lake known as the Grove River Reservoir located in the southern part of Banks county. The lake is fed by the Grove River and its tributaries that extend to eastern Hall County. This lake is the supply for the city's drinking water system. Public use is allowed, however there are rules and regulations that must be followed. These are enforced by the City of Commerce and the Department of Natural Resources. The Watershed Protection Plan was adopted as Ordinance 98-7 to protect the reservoir water quality. The Reservoir Management Plan was adopted as Ordinance 98-6 to specify rules for use, monitoring, and enforcement. A Drought Contingency Plan was adopted as Ordinance 98-9 to specify management guidelines during low lake levels.
Wastewater Plant
The City operates 3 wastewater treatment facilities. The Northside Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. GA0026247, is located off W.E. King Road.
This plant has a permitted capacity of 1.05 Million Gallons per Day(MGD). The discharge from this facility flows to Beaver Dam Creek, a tributary in the Savannah River Basin. The Davis House WPCP, NPDES Permit No. GA0032646, is located off Eisenhower Drive at Banks Crossing. This oxidation pond has a permitted capacity of 0.067 MGD. The discharge from this facility flows to Crooked Creek, a tributary in the Savannah River Basin. The Holiday Inn WPCP, NPDES Permit No. GA0032638, is located behind the Holiday Inn located on Highway 441 at Banks Crossing. This oxidation pond has a permitted capacity of 0.041 MGD. The discharge from this facility flows to Crooked Creek, a tributary in the Savannah River Basin.
The Northside WPCP has a planned expansion that will increase the capacity to 2.1 MGD as well as comply with the new Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements. This project began in August 2003, with a planned completion date of September 2005. However, the plant is operational and is only pending final completion certification.
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