Projects & Public Notices

Board meeting schedules, public notices, bidding opportunities, and facility project announcements.

Open to the Public

Board Meeting Schedule

All Sinclair Water Authority board meetings are open to the public and begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Authority board room unless otherwise noted.

Date Day Time Location Status
January 12, 2026 Monday 5:00 p.m. Authority Board Room Past
March 9, 2026 Monday 5:00 p.m. Authority Board Room Past
May 11, 2026 Monday 5:00 p.m. Authority Board Room Upcoming
July 13, 2026 Monday 5:00 p.m. Authority Board Room Scheduled
September 14, 2026 Monday 5:00 p.m. Authority Board Room Scheduled
November 9, 2026 Monday 5:00 p.m. Authority Board Room Scheduled

Meeting dates subject to change. Contact our office to confirm.

Active Notices

Current Public Notices

The following notices are currently active. All notices are posted in accordance with Georgia public notice requirements.

Active

Free Alum Sludge Available

Dewatered alum sludge is available at no charge for filling low spots and land application. Availability, appropriate uses, and pickup details are described on the linked page.

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Open

Invitation to Bid

Open invitations to bid on projects and services are posted here. Each notice includes a project description, submission requirements, deadlines, and contact information.

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Ongoing

Board Meeting Schedule 2026

Six regular board meetings are scheduled for 2026. All are open to the public at 5:00 p.m. in the Authority board room. Next: May 11, 2026.

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Regulatory Oversight

Permits & Compliance

The Sinclair Water Treatment Facility operates under multiple permits and agreements issued by state and federal authorities. These permits govern how much water is withdrawn from Lake Sinclair, how it must be treated, and what quality standards must be met before it enters the distribution system.

Permit / Agreement Issuing Authority What It Covers
Permit to Operate a Public Water System
No. CS2370087		 Georgia EPD Authorizes the facility to produce up to 6.0 million gallons of treated drinking water per day. Requires continuous disinfection and fluoridation. Currently under routine renewal review (expires December 2026).
Permit to Withdraw Surface Water
No. 117-0390-06		 Georgia EPD Governs the volume of raw water that may be drawn from Lake Sinclair for treatment.
NPDES General Permit
GAG640000 — Active 2026–2030		 EPA / Georgia EPD Regulates the discharge of filter backwash water to Lake Sinclair. Sets water quality standards for the discharged water.
Water Withdrawal Agreement Georgia Power Company Governs SWA's access to Lake Sinclair under the Sinclair Dam Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license.
Source Water Assessment Georgia EPD Formally approves Lake Sinclair as a public water supply source. Completed and approved October 2004.

Monthly operational records are submitted to Georgia EPD. The facility must also comply with the Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977 and the Rules for Safe Drinking Water (Chapter 391-3-5). Our annual Consumer Confidence Report documents monitoring results for each year and is available for public download.

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Transparency

How to Stay Informed

Sinclair Water Authority is committed to public transparency. All board meetings are open to the public and notices are posted here as required by Georgia law.

To receive notifications about future bidding opportunities, or if you have questions about any active notice, contact our office:

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