EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – Effingham County leaders say work is now underway on a new regional water system drawing from the Savannah River after state leaders approved more than $500 million in funding to expand surface-water capacity across the Coastal Empire.
The Effingham County Board of Commissioners said the project will support a long-term, reliable water supply for Effingham, Bryan, Bulloch and Chatham counties, including the City of Savannah, while reducing reliance on the Floridan Aquifer — a major drinking-water source for nearly 10 million people.
Gov. Brian Kemp and the General Assembly committed the funding as part of a broader regional plan to address long-term water needs in fast-growing coastal Georgia.
Two-phase project now in motion, with target completion in 2030
County leaders said early work is underway, with construction expected to ramp up beginning in 2026. The pipeline network is targeted for completion by 2028, the treatment plant is expected to be operational by 2029 and the full system is expected to be online in 2030…