Does Atlanta have the right to depend on Lanier for it’s water needs?
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008That’s the big question. It’s a debate that started back in 1990, when Alabama wanted to prevent the Army Corps of Enginerrs from giving more water to Atlanta.
Alabama and Florida say that supplying Atlanta with water is just a secondary benefit of Lanier — not part of it’s primary purpose. Georgia, of course, disagrees.
The AJC has the full story with more information.
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