November 17, 2011
Members of a statewide task force said Wednesday they want to offer low-interest state loans to build new reservoirs and wells in hopes of increasing Georgia's water supply, which has been threatened by long-running disputes with neighboring Alabama and Florida.
The recommendations from Gov. Nathan Deal's task force were made public for the first time as the state fights to maintain access to reservoirs in its borders. Alabama and Florida maintain Georgia uses too much water from Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona, leaving too little for communities and wildlife downstream.