随着格鲁吉亚对有限水源的需求持续上升，该州正在发展 旨在在开发和保护之间找到平衡的全面计划 水资源——同时避免与共享流域的邻国发生“水战争”。 来自改装过的居民 他们家里的管道系统向那些更新了制造工艺的行业， 乔治亚州的许多人正在采取行动节约用水。还有很多空间， 然而，领导和增长需要保护这一重要的自然资源。例如 必须在州一级加强用水核算程序，并实现目标 应设定用水效率。这两项措施都需要得到州和地方领导层的支持。 虽然节水实践在格鲁吉亚的一些地区并不新鲜，但这个概念 一项全州性的水资源保护计划——以及该计划的具体内容——只是 开始被接受。佐治亚州环境保护局（EPD） 要求所有申请撤回超过 每天10万加仑（380毫升/天）的地表水或地下水。这个过程是展示的关键 效率结果。海岸的水资源保护对于保护弗洛里丹含水层至关重要 在西乔治亚州保护弗林特河系统。亚特兰大地区也需要它 因为查塔胡奇河的水源有限，而且人口增长迅速。 包括17篇参考文献。

As demand on limited water sources in Georgia continues to rise, the state is developing comprehensive plans intending to find the balance between developing and preserving water resources--while avoiding "water wars" with neighboring states that share the river basins. From residents who have retrofitted the plumbing in their homes to industries that have updated manufacturing processes, many people in Georgia are taking action to conserve water. There is still much room, however, for leadership and growth to safeguard this vital natural resource. For example, water-use accounting procedures must be strengthened at the state level, and goals should be set for water-use efficiency. Both of these measures need to have the support of state and local leadership. Although water conservation practices are not new in some areas of Georgia, the concept of a statewide water conservation program--and the specifics of that program--is just beginning to gain acceptance. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) requires water conservation plans from all entities that apply to withdraw greater than 100,000 gpd (380 ML/d) of surface water or groundwater. This process is key to showing efficiency results. Water conservation on the coast is crucial to protect the Floridan aquifer and in west Georgia to protect the Flint River system. It is also needed in the Atlanta area because of a limited source--the Chattahoochee River--and the rapid population growth. Includes 17 references.