ELECTRICITY:
A part of Georgia's modern integrated electrical transmission system, Franklin has excellent ability to supply industrial demands. Compared to 47% for the U.S., coal accounts for 84% of fuel used by the state's power generating plants. this assures long-term continuity.

NATURAL GAS:
Available in industrial quantities on both a firm and an interruptible basis.

WATER & SEWER SERVICES:
Heard County maintains a county-wide water system providing 3.08 MGD with an average consumption of 1.3 MGD. Elevated storage capacity is currently 1.6 MGD. Additionally, ground water supplies from domestic wells are maintained by private landowners.

Sewage treatment is provided within the City of Franklin including a plant load of 160,000 GPD average and 200,000 peak. 

Impact charge for water service shall be based on the size as follows:

                Water rates (7/01/2005)

W-1

3/4" residential meter
$13.95 base rate
$4.00 per 1,000 gallons

W-2

1" meter
$20.91 base rate
$4.00 per 1,000 gallons

W-3

1 1/2" meter
$27.90 base rate
$4.00 per 1,000 gallons

W-4

2" meter
$34.87 base rate
$4.00 per 1,000 gallons

W-5

3" meter
$41.84 base rate
$4.00 per 1,000 gallons

W-6

Ephesus 4" meter
$1.50   per 1,000 gallons
No base rate

Any meter of 4" shall be governed by special contractual agreements by the Heard County Water Authority.

Sewage Rates (inside Franklin city limits)
$7.50 base rate (3/4" Residential)
$3.86 per 1,000 gallons over 2,000 gallons
Large users shall be governed by contractual agreement.

$23.76 base rate (1" Meter)

$31.43 base rate (1 1/2" Meter)

$39.62 base rate (2" Meter)

$55.49 base rate (3" Meter)

$71.35 base rate (4" Meter)

Meter Size

Water Impact Charge

3/4"

$     650.00

1"

$  1,550.00

2"

$  2,850.00

3"

$  7,050.00

4"

$12,550.00

6"

$27,550.00

8"

$45,550.00