The Garden City Department of Water Operations sustains environmentally safe water for all citizens of Garden City and area waterways. The department has been included in the elite 2009 WaterFirst class by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The WaterFirst Community Program is a voluntary partnership between local governments, state agencies, and other organizations working together to increase the quality of life in communities through the wise management and protection of valuable water resources. A WaterFirst designation is the highest mark of quality a community can receive.
This proactive approach to conserving water resources and maintaining excellent water quality requires local governments to think beyond political boundaries and recognize the inextricable links created by shared water resources. The intended result of the program is the achievement of excellence beyond the current water regulations in seven major categories that include watershed assessment; stormwater master planning; wastewater treatment and management; water supply planning; water supply protection; water conservation; and water reclamation and reuse.
Only a limited number of communities are awarded this honor of excellence and accepted into each WaterFirst class. By becoming a WaterFirst community, Garden City has demonstrated their desire to become a responsible steward of water resources for both environmental and economic benefits today and in the future.
The City of Garden City has also received the 2009 Gold Award from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals.
The Department of Water Operations is divided into three divisions: the Wastewater Treatment Facility, the Water Treatment Facility, and the Water and Sewer Repair Divsion.
- Director of Water Operations - Charles Draeger
- Administrative Assistant - Katie Parrish
- Supervisor of Water and Sewer Repair - Jackie Williams
- Personnel - Gary Butler, James Hargett, Marketh James, Jon Bayer, John Green, Samuel Campfield, Gregory Martin, James Powell, Mitchell Pare, Nicole Aitken, Emily Tassell and Patrick Ruddy
Business Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Office Phone Number - 912-966-7790
Water and Sewer Repair After Hours Emergency Numbers - 912-657-8825
Wastewater & Water After Hours Emergency numbers - 912-657-8829
Monthly Rates and Charges
A residential equivalent unit is that portion of a user's facility that has an impact on the water and wastewater system equivalent to a single family residence. Peak water consumption of three hundred (300) gallons per day or a floor space of three thousand (3,000) square feet, shall be the equivalent of one (1) residential unit (REU).
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Monthly Billing Rates and Charges for Water |
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Base Charge of $8.96 per REU* Inside the City |
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Base Charge of $10.54 per REU* Outside the City |
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Administrative Charge of $1.85 per Account Inside & Outside the City |
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Quantity in gallons |
$/1000 gal Inside City |
$/1000 gal Outside City |
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1 to 5,000 |
1.00 |
1.50 |
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5,001 to 10,000 |
1.50 |
2.25 |
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10,001 to 15,000 |
2.00 |
3.00 |
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15,001 to 20,000 |
2.50 |
3.75 |
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Over 20,000 |
3.00 |
4.50 |
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* REU - Residential Equivalent Units |
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Monthly Billing Rates and Charges for Wastewater |
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Base Charge of $10.00 per REU* Inside the City |
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Base Charge of $12.04 per REU* Outside the City |
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Administrative Charge of $1.85 per Account Inside & Outside the City |
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Quantity in gallons |
$/1000 gal Inside City |
$/1000 gal Outside City |
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1 to 5,000 |
1.30 |
1.95 |
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5,001 to 10,000 |
1.95 |
2.93 |
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10,001 to 15,000 |
2.60 |
3.90 |
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15,001 to 20,000 |
3.25 |
4.88 |
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Over 20,000 |
3.90 |
5.85 |
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* REU - Residential Equivalent Units |
Other Water and Sewer Charges
To view other water and sewer charges, including deposits, set-up charges, tap-in fees, installation fees and meter/backflow costs, click here.
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