Amelia Estates Seeks to Maintain Private Water System

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Representatives of Amelia Estates spoke with the Fannin County Water Authority in regards to keeping their private water system during the authority’s meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Appalachian Water is seeking a letter from the authority stating that they are not near the estates. But because they are, and are able to and willing to serve the area, this letter has not been furnished.

The private system currently in place consists of two wells, each 463 feet deep, with one being currently used and the other lying dormant for future usage. The water from these wells have been tested against Appalachian water tests to confirm the quality of the water.

The filtration system alone for the private wells have cost the residents of Amelia Estates approximately $7,000.

The claim is that the residents of Amelia Estates are happy with their current system. They pay $34 per month and do not want to be metered or pay the expensive prices the Water Authority has in place.

Georgia law dictates however that the water usage must be monitored, so cooperation between The Water Authority and Appalachian Water is needed for Amelia Estates to obtain a permit.

The Water Authority states that they have no problem not moving their water lines into the estates, but that they assume no liability for what may happen.

Private water systems have been known to fail, and the county has had to step in to do things such as place crates of water for those effected, etc. The Water Authority has seen people make these requests in the past, just to have them come back a few years down the line with problems they encounter. The authority doesn’t wish to say they won’t ever serve the area, but would rather say that they won’t in the immediate future.

The authority would like documentation containing signatures from the residents of Amelia Estates before moving forward, but cite that they would like more time to research this and get back to Amelia Estates during next month’s meeting, which is currently scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 2 pm. Stay tuned for future updates!
 
 
 
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