TIUT: Getting Your AMP Across the Finish Line
Georgia EPD’s Asset Management Plan (AMP) requirement—effective January 1, 2024—now mandates public water systems serving 3,300+ people to develop a comprehensive AMP for permit renewals and new permits. This Talk It Up Thursday will walk cities through what’s required, what “good” looks like, and how to leverage statewide resources to build and maintain a compliant, sustainable plan. What you’ll learn The AMP essentials in Appendix C of the Georgia Minimum Standards How to inventory assets, assess condition, and analyze risk Prioritizing maintenance and replacement to extend asset life Building a practical long-term financial strategy that supports rate stability Documentation tips for permit submittals and renewals Common pitfalls—and how to avoid them Featured speakers Manny Patel, Drinking Water Program Manager, Georgia EPD Jay Matthews, Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA) Pam Burnett, Executive Director, Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP)
What you’ll learn
- The AMP essentials in Appendix C of the Georgia Minimum Standards
- How to inventory assets, assess condition, and analyze risk
- Prioritizing maintenance and replacement to extend asset life
- Building a practical long-term financial strategy that supports rate stability
- Documentation tips for permit submittals and renewals
- Common pitfalls—and how to avoid them
Featured speakers
- Manny Patel, Drinking Water Program Manager, Georgia EPD
- Jay Matthews, Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA)
- Pam Burnett, Executive Director, Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP)