Watershed Protection Branch
Technical Guidance

The Watershed Protection Branch has provided technical guidance documents online organized under these categories:

• Drinking Water
• Engineering and Technical Support (Wastewater)
• Erosion and Sedimentation
• Environmentally Sensitive Property
• Field Investigation Quality Assurance (Water Quality)
• Floodplain Management
• GEFA Implementation Unit
• Geographic Information Systems
• Geologic Technical Investigations
• Land Activity Management
• Long-Term BOD Test References
• Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment SOP
• Regional Water Planning Guidance
• Storm Water
• Total Maximum Daily Loadings
• Underground Injection Control
• Wastewater (NPDES & LAS)
• Water Quality Standards
• Water Well Driller Standards
• Water Withdrawal Permitting
• Watershed Assessment and Protection Plan Guidance Documents

Regulated Facility Group	Contact Person	Contact Phone
Drinking Water GA Water System Audit and Water Loss Control Manual Supplemental General Conditions for State Revolving Loan Fund Construction Contracts [Revised Dec 2008] Boil Water Notice Public Advisory Guidance [Revised Dec 2012] *updated* Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Guidance for Project Requirements [Revised Jan 2004] Microbiological Sampling Site Plan Guidance [Revised Dec 1990] Minimum Standards for Public Water Systems [Revised May 2000] Business Plan for Public Water Systems (Appendix A) [Revised Jan 2000] Operation and Maintenance Plan for Public Water Systems (Appendix B) [Revised May 2000] Public Water System - 1996 Compliance Report [Revised 1997] SWAP (Source Water Assessment and Protection) Implementation Plan - Final [Revised Mar 2000] Consumer Confidence Report Guidance and Preparation Manual [Revised Apr 2002] Surface Water Plant CT Calculator [Revised Apr 2005] Ozone Virus Inactivation Calculator [Revised May 2005] Commercial Environmental Laboratories Brochure on accreditation of commercial environmental laboratories [Revised Nov 2010] Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing [Revised Mar 2009] National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference/Program Offsite Links List of NELAC Accredited Laboratories [Revised periodically] List of A2LA Accredited Laboratories [Revised periodically] List of AIHA Accredited Laboratories [Revised periodically List of ANSI/ACLASS Accredited Laboratories [Revised periodically] List of CALA Accredited Laboratories [revised periodically] List of NSF Accredited Laboratories [Revised periodically]	Ted Jackson Kirk Chase	404.656.5660 404.651.5159
Engineering and Technical Support (Wastewater)	Jane Hendricks	404.362.2680
New Georgia EPD Certification Process for Wastewater Plans and Specifications Submittals [July 26, 2012] State Environmental Review Process (Dated 1989). This process applies to wastewater projects applying for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, stimulus bill).  This document defines which Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) projects are required to complete a full environmental planning document. [Added March 2009] Reclaimed Water Distributed by Tanker Trucks - A Synopsis of Permit Requirements and the Reuse Guidelines [Revised Nov 2007]  NPDES Pesticide General Permit No. GAG820000 [Nov. 2011] LAS General Permit No. GAG620000 for Land Disposal of Domestic Septage [Nov. 2011] LAS General Permit No. GAG278000 for Large Community Subsurface Systems [Revised Feb 2010] Large Community Subsurface Systems: Certificate of Construction Completion [Revised Feb 2005] Large Community Design Guidance [Revised Jan. 2010] Large Community Subsurface System Engineering Submittal Form  [Revised Jan. 2010] Existing System Modifications, Large Community Subsurface System Engineering Submittal Form [Revised Jan. 2010] Notice of Intent (NOI) for Coverage Under General Permit No. GAG278000 for Subsurface Land Application Systems (Existing Facilities) [Revised January 2008] Notice of Intent (NOI) for Coverage Under General Permit No. GAG278000 for Subsurface Land Application Systems (New Facilities) [Revised Dec 2007] Georgia Guidelines for Reclaimed Water Systems for Buildings [Jan 2011] Design Guidelines for Water Reclamation and Urban Water Reuse [Revised March 30, 2012] Constructed Wetlands Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities Guidelines [Revised Sept. 2010] Domestic Wastewater Systems Planning [Revised Feb 1999] Guidelines for Land Application of Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) at Agronomic Rates [Revised June 2006] Biosolids Annual Report [Revised July 2009] Appendix Guidance for Biosolids Annual Report [July 2009] Guidelines for Preparation of Sludge Management Plans [June 2006] Guidelines for Slow-Rate Land Treatment of Wastewater (LAS Guidelines) [Revised June 2010]  Water Pollution Control Plant Plans and Specifications (P&S) Submittal Common Problems List [May 2006] Pump Staions and Force Mains Submittal Common Problems List [May 2006] Water Pollution Control Plant Design Development Report (DDR) Submittal Common Problems List [May 2006] Guidelines for Sewage Collection Systems [Revised Nov. 2010] Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing [Revised Mar 2009] Offsite Link Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Board under the Georgia Secretary of State's office	Urban Water Reuse Josh Welte	404.675.1602
Erosion and Sedimentation   Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control Plan Checklists Instructions, Checklists, Guidance Documents and Appendix 1 for Stand Alone, Infrastructure and Common Developments Projects (Excel Format) [Revised January 2012]  GSWCC Memo - Checklist Requirements for Projects Less Than One Acre Not Part of a Common Development but Within 200 Feet of Perennial State Waters [March 2012] Education and Training Certification Education and Training Certification Memorandum from Linda MacGregor, Chief, Watershed Protection Branch [February 2007] Education and Training Certification Fact Sheet [October 2008] Education and Training Certification Enforcement Strategy [February 2007] Education and Training Certification Brochure [Revised April 2011] Education and Training Re-Certification Brochure [February 2010] GSWCC Certification Card Memorandum [June 2010] NPDES General Permits - Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Notice of Intent / Notice of Termination Guidelines Memorandum from Jim Ussery, Assistant Director [September 2010] FDIC and Bank Contact Information – Foreclosed Construction Sites [Revised April 2012] GSWCC Tertiary Permittee Guidance Document [November 2010] GSWCC Tertiary Permittee Guidance Memorandum [November 2010] GSWCC NPDES General Permits - Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Inspection Forms [January 2011]   General E&SC Information Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control 5th Edition [Revised Dec 2000] Erosion and Sedimentation Control Procedures [Revised Jan 2006] Correspondence: DNR Erosion and Sedimentation Rules and Regulation & the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975, as Amended Through 2000 2003 Revisions to Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia Memo [Revised Dec 2003] 391-3-6-.01 Permit Fee Rule [Revised Dec. 2003] Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act Exemptions Memorandum from Linda MacGregor, Chief, Watershed Protection Branch [September 2010] Best Management Practices For Georgia Agriculture [March 2007] Georgia's Best Management Practices For Forestry [May 2009] (added 5/3/2012)     State Waters and Buffers Field Guide for Determining the Presence of State Waters that Require a Buffer [Sept. 2006] Stream Buffer Mitigation Guidance Document [Revised April 2011] Streambank and Shoreline Stabilization Guidance Document [August 2007] Streambank and Shoreline Stabilization Guidance Book [Revised April 2011] Guidelines for Streambank Restoration - GSWCC [Revised March 2000] Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act State Waters Issues Memorandum from Carol A. Couch, Ph.D., Director [Revised June 2004] Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act Saltwater Marsh Buffer Issues Memorandum from Carol A. Couch, Ph.D., Director [Revised July 2004] Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act Minor Land-Disturbing Activity Guidelines Memorandum from Jim Ussery, Assistant Director [Revised September 2009] Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act Forestry Land Management Practices Exemption Memorandum from Jim Ussery, Assistant Director [January 2011] Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act Stream Buffer Requirements for Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair Memorandum from Linda MacGregor, Chief, Watershed Protection Branch [August 2010]    Local Issuing Authorities Local Issuing Authorities List [Revised April 2012] Model Soil Erosion, Sedimentation And Pollution Control Ordinance [Revised July 2009]   Pond Building or Renovation Building or Renovating a Pond in Georgia - A Pond Guide for Citizens [Revised April 2011] Pond Guide for Georgia Landowners Brochure [Revised April 2011]   Georgia Better Back Roads Program Georgia Better Back Roads Field Manual [May 2009]   Dirt 2 (Erosion and Sedimentation Control Technical Study Committee) Scope of Work - Published Executive Summary - Dirt 2 Executive Summary - Modeling Full Modeling Report NAPA Report - Published Dirt 2 Booklet Literature Search Technical Panel Completion Report - Published Getting the Dirt on Clean Streams: Straight Talk on Preventing Erosion (video, 9:35 min.)	Jan Sammons	404.675.6240
Environmentally Sensitive Property List of Qualified Consultants for Environmentally Sensitive Property Determinations [Revised Apr 2012]	Jennifer Welte	404.675.6236
Field Investigation Quality Assurance (Water Quality) Guidance On Submitting Water Quality Data For Use By The Georgia Environmental Protection Division In 305(b)/303(d) Listing Assessments (SQAP) [May 2007] Watershed Protection Branch Quality Assurance Manual, June 1999 [Revised 2005] Title 40, Code of Federal Regulation, Part 136 Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts Act Georgia Rules for Commerical Environmental Laboratory Accreditation (O.C.G.A. 12-2-9)	Mike Phipps Susan Salter	404.675.6236
Floodplain Management Georgia Floodplain Management Office recommends these three applicable model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinances for communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Each ordinance complies with FEMA's floodplain management regulations as described in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 60.3. Flood Damage Prevention Model Ordinance - Coastal (MS Word Format) [Aug 2008] Flood Damage Prevention Model Ordinance - Coastal (Adobe .PDF Format) [Aug 2008] Flood Damage Prevention Model Ordinance - Riverine (MS Word Format) [Aug 2008] Flood Damage Prevention Model Ordinance - Riverine (Adobe .PDF Format) [Aug 2008] Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (sixteen counties comprising the Water Planning District as established in 2001 by Senate Bill 130) Other Floodplain Management Information Floodplain Management In Georgia – Quick Guide (Adobe .PDF Format) [March 2009] : a reference guide for local officials, floodplain administrators, and persons involved in floodplain determinations, enforcement and reviews. This guide references the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and basic techniques of floodplain management. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM Databases and Paper Maps) and Flood Insurance Studies are available directly from FEMA. To order, call FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center – (800) 358-9616 or enter the FEMA Map Store to order online at www.msc.fema.gov. Offsite Links FEMA On-line Library	Mork Winn	404.675.6240
GEFA Implementation Unit Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Audit Checklist For Local Governments In The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District 2009-2015 (MS Excel) Metro District Certification (PowerPoint presentation in PDF format) Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Offsite Link) Wastewater Plant Operations Wastewater Plant Operations Manuals Guidance (MS Word) Wastewater Laboratory Procedure - 40 CFR 136  (Offsite Link) Commercial Waste Rules Chapter 391-3-6-.24 (Offsite Link) Commercial Waste Hauler Registration (Offsite Link) List of Registered Waste Haulers (Offsite Link)	Coordinator/Commercial Waste Rules [Vacant] Metro District Emily Wingo Wastewater Manuals [Vacant]	404.362.2680
Geographic Information Systems GIS Databases and Technical Documentation [Revised Oct 2001] Offsite Links Georgia GIS Clearinghouse Data	James Stapel Barbara Stitt - Allen	404.675.6232
Geologic Technical Investigations Online Maps and Publications of the Former Georgia Geologic Survey [Revised Jul 2003]	Nap Caldwell	404.463.4348
Land Activity Management Land Development Provisions to Protect Georgia Water Quality **NOTE: Due to a translation error with the disk file, some graphics are not readable. Sorry for the inconvenience.	Chris Faulkner	404.675.6240
Long-Term BOD Test References Georgia EPD Long-Term BOD Test Specifications (JAN 2005) Georgia EPD Long-Term BOD Amplified Procedures (NOV 1989)	Paul Lamarre	404.657.6236
Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment SOP Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Metric Spreadsheets [November 2007]	Michele Brossett Cody Jones	404.675.6236
Regional Water Planning Guidance The Regional Water Planning Guidance website provides details for regional planning councils to use while preparing regional water plans.  Information regarding "Return Flows Guidance from Wastewater Disposal Systems" can be found on this website. Regional Water Planning Guidance (Offsite Link)	Glen Behrend Jim Kennedy	404.675.6236
Storm Water Coastal Stormwater Supplement [Aug 2009] to the Georgia Stormwater Managment Manual EPD Guidance for Minimizing Storm Water Pollution: How To Minimize Nonpoint Source Pollution When It Does Rain After a Long Dry Period [November 2007] 391-3-6-.01 Permit Fee Rule [Revised Dec 2003] Phase II Storm Water Permitting Strategy [Revised Oct 2000]   Construction Storm Water General NPDES Permits for Storm Water Discharges From Construction Activities (GAR100001, GAR100002, and GAR100003) and Other Infomation [August 2008]   Industrial Storm Water General NPDES Permits for Storm Water Discharges From Industrial Activities (GAR050000) and Other Information [January 2013]   Phase II Municipal Stormwater NPDES GENERAL PERMIT For Discharges From Georgia Department of Transportation Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) To The Waters Of The State Of Georgia - GAR041000 [Dec. 2011] NPDES General Permit for Phase II Stormwater Discharges From Small MS4s [December 2012] Georgia Notice of Intent (Phase II Municipal) Word Format [Revised July 2012] STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GUIDANCE - Phase II MS4 Storm Water Management Program Preparation [February 2013]  *updated* List of Designated MS4 Phase II Permittees [Revised July 2011]   Phase I Municipal Stormwater List of MS4 Phase I Permittees [Revised January 2013] STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GUIDANCE - Phase I Medium Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) (Word format) [Revised July 2012] Offsite Links EPA has an informative resource for wastewater and storm water issue	Construction Stormwater: Jan Sammons     Industrial Stormwater: Lyn Mickelson Frances Carpenter             Municipal Stormwater: Mildred Granderson Connie Haynes Lyn Mickelson Lisa Perrett	404.675.6240 for all stormwater contacts
Total Maximum Daily Loadings NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDL) FOR WATERS AND POLLUTANTS OF CONCERN IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA - Feb. 14, 2013 Notice is hereby given that the State of Georgia has the total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for Lake Allatoona in the Coosa River Basis and is hereby noticing the TMDLs for public comment. Final comments are due March 29, 2013.   List of Final TMDLs Organized By Basin List of TMDL Implementation Plans with TMDLs Organized by Basin and HUC10 *Updated June 2011* Tools for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation and Watershed Planning	Elizabeth Booth	404.675.1675
Underground Injection Control General Guidelines for UIC [Revised Nov 1991]	Nap Caldwell	404.463.4348
Wastewater (NPDES & LAS) Offsite Link (Animal Feeding Operation Permitting Information and Forms) UGA Extension Service	Jane Hendricks	404.362.2680
Water Quality Standards Water quality standards are a key tool used by States to meet this goal and are a fundamental component of watershed management. Water quality standards are the foundation for numerous activities conducted by Georgia EPD including development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), issuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and assessment of State waters as part of the 305(b)/303(d) listing process.	Elizabeth Booth	404.675.1675
Water Well Standards Water Well Driller and Pump Installer Information	Don Shellenberger	404.463.3948
Water Withdrawal Permitting Planning Standards North Georgia Water District [Revised Dec 2001] Water Conservation Guidance [Revised Aug 2001] Linking State Water Programs to Watershed Management (Note: this file should be downloaded rather than viewed) [Revised Jul 2001] Developing Regional Watershed Protection Plans - A Guidebook for Local Governments (Note: these files should be downloaded rather than viewed) [Revised Jul 2001] Appendix A: Alcovy River Watershed Protection Project Appendix B: Description of Commonly Considered Water Quality Constituents Appendix C: Watershed Protection Fact Sheets (20.2 MB, PKZip format) Offsite Links USGS Water Resources Information for Georgia Glossary of Water Related Terms	Bill Frechette	404.675.1680
Watershed Assessment and Protection Plan Guidance Documents Introduction [Revised Mar 2005] Phase I Watershed Monitoring Plans [Revised Mar 2005] Phase II Watershed Assessments [Revised Mar 2005] Phase III Watershed Protection Plans [Revised Mar 2005]   Watershed Assessment Data Reporting Template (Excel Format) [June 2008] The above Excel file is provided for all NPDES permit holders who are required to complete a Watershed Assessment and Watershed Protection Plan. Spreadsheet should be used to report all water quality data collected during the Watershed Assessment and subsequent Long Term Monitoring process. Tools for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation and Watershed Planning	Elizabeth Booth	404.675.1675

Updated 3/15/2013