EXCELLENCE * INTEGRITY * STEWARDSHIP * COMMITMENT * EFFICIENCY * VISION

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2 TOPICS September 8 & 22, 2011 The Challenge The Solution (Part of it) The Grand Park The Results 2

3 The North Georgia Water Challenge High dependency on Lake Lanier and Chattahoochee River (>70%). 11 th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling: Overturn Judge Magnuson Ruling Water supply is an authorized purpose of Lake Lanier Corps of Engineers has 12 months to determine the water availability of Lake Lanier Conservation is not enough/water Stewardship Act is not sufficient by itself optimistic projections of conservation savings of 25 MGD less than 90 MGD over the long term Regardless of the Lake Lanier status, Metro Area Water Supply projects: additional supply needs of approximately 150 MGD by 2035 potential deficits by 2025

4 Projected Supply Deficits in the Region 2025 DEFICIT EVEN WITH LAKE LANIER AND CONSERVATION 2012 DEFICIT ~ 280 MGD 2020 DEFICIT ~ 350 MGD SOURCE: Governor s Water Contingency Planning Task Force Findings and Recommendations Report, December 21, 2009

5 Water Supply Options (solutions addressing water shortage) 1. Conservation 2. Groundwater Development 3. Reservoir Expansion 4. New Reservoir Construction Governor s Task Force 2020 contingency plan includes new reservoir NW of Forsyth County as an option to supply 88 MGD (270 AFD) the proposed Shoal Creek Reservoir 5. Water Transfer 6. Reuse 7. Desalination Combining options (1) and (4) are critical to the water supply deficit

6 Shoal Creek Reservoir : Project Overview Reservoir Location 1 Reservoir Surface Area Reservoir Volume Structure Type Ht. of Dam Water Sources Off-stream Pump Station Capacity Potential Yield Water Treatment Capacity Finished Water Transmission Shoal Creek 0.2 to 0.4 miles upstream of confluence with Etowah River 1,187 acres 1,221 acres 14.7 BG BG 45,112 AF 63,219 AF Gravity, roller compacted concrete 160 ft Shoal Creek on stream impoundment Etowah River off stream pumping Amicalola River offstream pumping 30 MGD MGD 92 AFD 675 AFD Up to 90 MGD on continuous basis Up to 100 MGD Up to 307 AFD 37 miles of 42-inch to 72-inch SOURCE: 1991 HS/BEJ Report and 2009 analysis Disclaimer: Estimates based upon information at this time. Schedule Project Cost 8 to 12 years Approximately $650 million

7 Public/Private Partnership Team: Experienced and Proven Etowah Water & Sewer Authority City of Atlanta American Water Private Equity American Water committed to raising needed equity and invest in the project Local engineering and contractor support

8 American Water Overview o Heritage dates back to 1886 o Largest water services provider in U.S. o Serves approximately 16 million people in more than 1,600 communities o Operations in 35 states and Ontario and Manitoba, Canada o More than 7,000 employees

9 American Water Facts and Figures Owner/Operator of system assets More than 500 individual water systems 48,000 miles of distribution mains 96 surface water treatment plants 750 groundwater treatment plants 1,120 groundwater wells 294 wastewater treatment plants 100 Reservoirs

10 AW s Commitment in Needed Infrastructure Ongoing Capital Expenditure program of $800 million to $1 billion per year Capital Expenditure Framework Capital program focused on Infrastructure replacement Capacity projects Source of supply needs Major projects Lexington, KY Ashtabula, OH Hopewell, VA Short Hills, NJ EXCELLENCE * Coatesville, INTEGRITY PA * STEWARDSHIP * COMMITMENT * EFFICIENCY * VISION (1) Net capex defined as gross capex less advances and contributions in aid of construction. Net Capex (1) by category

11 The Grand Park Preservation of 8,000 acres Central Park, New York 842 acres Recreational use of 2,000 acre reservoir Extension of the Appalachian Trail Interpretive Center for public education Bird watching, hiking, hunting, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, etc. 11

12 The Grand Park The 8,000 acre park will be managed by a Park Authority. The Park Authority will be directed by a 7 person board consisting of the following representatives: 2 persons from EWSA 3 persons from Dawson County 2 persons from DNR, USFW, Nature Conversancy, private contributor to the park or other mutually agreed upon persons The Park Authority will create a 50 year master plan for the use of the park. This master plan must be approved by the Dawson County Commission and the Board of Directors of EWSA, exclusively. All changes to the master plan must be approved by the Dawson County Commission and the Board of Directors of EWSA, exclusively. Additional revenue may be obtained from private sources. 12

13 Benefits of the Reservoir & Park Largest individual project identified to offset loss from Lake Lanier and/or meet future supply deficits Built with NO tax dollars NO additional debt burden for the Authority, County, or State 8,000 acres of open space preserved A GRAND Park for the use of Dawson County and the Region The largest job creator in the State during construction Compatible projects and uses Transparent process ensuring all issues are addressed openly Economic benefits to the County

14 The Basics This project must have customers This project is not a pork barrel. You have to be able to defend the price of the water openly, honestly, and in the full sunshine. There can be no earmarks or pork. Greed will kill this project before it ever gets started. There is a price range at which water can be sold. The yield of the project has not been established. Therefore, the business model is variable. Concerns: T&E Interbasin Transfer Trees Longevity

15 We are not asking you to make a choice. The choice has been made, join the team you know. One community, one voice, one future, and one direction.