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Georgia Water Resources Institute

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Water Conservation Issues Panel Discussion

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-03) Dozier, Jack ; Elfuer, Mary ; Jordan, Jeffrey L. ; Jue, Harry ; McCarthy, Fox ; Rutherford, David A. ; Thomas, Chris ; Weinstein, Bennett

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is actively committed to facilitating effective water conservation planning throughout the state. Bennett Weinstein was hired on as a water conservation specialist during January of 1999, to act as a resource for Georgia's water purveyors. His responsibilities also include reviewing water conservation plans, the development of a water conservation plan training document, as well as facilitating workshops on water conservation planning to teach water suppliers about the training document. The goal of EPD's focus on water conservation is not merely the submittal of water conservation plans, but to have those water conservation measures implemented. The EPD is currently assisting Georgia's water systems in exploring the benefits and cost savings available through the implementation of sound water conservation practices. Water conservation measures are simply tools that promote efficient use, and like any other tool must be used properly in order to be effective.
Wastewater Pricing and Facilities in Georgia

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-03) Jordan, Jeffrey L.

This paper will present the results of the 1998 survey of the 269 public wastewater facilities in Georgia. The survey was returned by 53% of the wastewater entities in the state. The paper will present information on wastewater rates and rate structures, capacity, connections, types of treatment and disposal, excess use charges, and other facility characteristics. The goal of the paper is to provide comparative data on the wastewater industry in Georgia.
Teaching Water Resource Economics: The ACF Case Study

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-03) Jordan, Jeffrey L.

This paper reports on the use of active learning methods in teaching an upper level undergraduate course on water resource economics in the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics. The elements used in the course include distance learning technology, a web site, readings, the interactive use of course notes over E-mail, computer programs and a set of five projects that account for 100 percent of the student grade. The paper will also report on a three-day "mock negotiation" session, held at the University of Alabama, comprised of students from Georgia, Florida and Alabama concerning the tri-state water negotiations.
Water Supply Facilities and Pricing in Georgia

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1997-03) Jordan, Jeffrey L.

This paper presents the results of the 1995 survey of Georgia's public water systems. The survey was completed by 313 of the 527 public water systems in the state. The survey included questions about connections, capacity, peak demand, water source, average daily water use, revenues, rates, facilities, capital expenditure plans, employees, and conservation programs. Information on water pricing in Georgia was an important part of the survey. The results showed that 59% of the systems use a uniform pricing structure, 26% use a declining block rate, 8% an increasing rate and 5% a flat fee. The average water bill for 10,000 gallons to a residential customer was $19.46 - ranging from zero to $43.16.
Water Conservation Opportunities in the Nursery and Turf Industries

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1997-03) Jordan, Jeffrey L.
Modeling The Financial Health Of Public Water Systems

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995-04) Jordan, Jeffrey L. ; Witt, Harvey J. ; Wilson, James R.

The purpose of this paper is to present a theory and a model for assessing the financial health of public water systems. Using financial information from 25 water utilities in Georgia, the paper seeks to identify the causal relationships between the financial performance of a water utility and its fiscal position. The need for a theoretical understanding of water utility financial health is the result of the increasingly stringent performance requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The issue has become particularly important for small water systems which will be exposed to significant financial demands. A set of fmancial ratios was developed and tested in a model that was based on liquid asset theory. The model contained five variables designed to account for liquid assets, current debt, cash-flow, and level of expenses. The variables fit the need of water utilities to provide an adequate level of operation and maintenance to meet current and future system needs as well as SDWA standards.
PANEL DISCUSSION: The Why and How of Utility Water Conservation

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1993-04) Jordan, Jeffrey L.
Water Pricing in Georgia

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1993-04) Jordan, Jeffrey L. ; Elnagheeb, Abdelmoeim H.
Why Should Utilities Practice Water Conservation? Perspectives from a Small Water Utility

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1993-04) Jordan, Jeffrey L.
Willingness to Pay for Groundwater Protection

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1991) Jordan, Jeffrey L. ; Elnagheeb, Abdelmoeim H. ; Hargrove, William L.

Increasing chemical use has enhanced agricultural production and helped provide reliable supplies of food and fiber at reasonable costs. However, the same practice represents one of the main non-point sources of groundwater contamination. Yet groundwater is a source of drinking water for almost 50 percent of the US population. Rural Americans obtain over 97 percent of their drinking water from underground sources. In Georgia, over 500,000 private wells are not under federal, state, or local regulations for testing. Of these wells, 25 percent are shallow (less than 75 feet deep) and are at the highest risk for nitrate contamination (EPA, 1986). For these reasons, several agencies are developing strategies to reduce risks to water quality associated with chemical use. Programs to encourage lower chemical use are part of the 1990 farm bill. However, these programs, and potentially lower yields and higher food prices, represent a cost for groundwater protection. An important question is how much the public is willing to pay for improvements in water quality resulting from changes in agricultural practices? This study will explore people's preferences for clean water and attempt to estimate their willingness-to-pay (WTP) for improved water quality resulting from certain agricultural practices.