Middle Ocmulgee Region at a Glance

Background

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The Middle Ocmulgee Regional Water Plan was initially completed in 2011 and subsequently updated in 2017 and 2023. The plan outlines near-term and long-term strategies to meet water needs through 2060. Major water resources include the Flint, Ocmulgee and Oconee River basins and approximately 76 percent of the region lies in the Ocmulgee River Basin. Major population centers include the cities of Macon, Warner Robins, and Covington.

Key Water Resources Elements Considered by the Council

  1. The Region relies on both surface water and groundwater supplies.
  2. Maintaining coordination with neighboring water councils supports effective water resources management by river basin.
  3. The Middle Ocmulgee River basin receives water from the Upper Ocmulgee, located in Metro Atlanta. The impact of withdrawals and discharges from this area, as well as land use, on the water quality for Lake Jackson and its tributaries is an important aspect for the RWP.
  4. A new management practice category provides focus on utility administration, including utility finance and asset management.
  5. A wastewater management practice category was separated from water quality for clarity in the 2023 RWP.