Sinclair Water Authority

Sinclair Water Authority

Projects & notices

Permits, public meetings, bid opportunities, and material pickup information.

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Permits & compliance

The permits and regulatory approvals the Authority operates under.

Current permits
  • Operate a public water system (No. CS2370087, Georgia EPD) — up to 6.0 MGD with disinfection and fluoridation; renews December 2026.
  • Withdraw surface water (No. 117-0390-06, Georgia EPD) — raw-water volume from Lake Sinclair.
  • NPDES general permit (GAG640000, 2026–2030, EPA / Georgia EPD) — filter-backwash discharge to the lake.
  • Water withdrawal agreement (Georgia Power) — lake access under the Sinclair Dam FERC license.
  • Source water assessment (Georgia EPD, October 2004) — approves Lake Sinclair as a supply source.

Monthly records go to Georgia EPD; the facility complies with the Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977 and the Rules for Safe Drinking Water (Chapter 391-3-5), with results in the annual Consumer Confidence Report.