Charting Synergistic Pathways for Increased Water Efficiency in Coastal Georgia
Faculty Mentor
Dr.Stetson Rowles
Location
Russell Union 2080
Type of Research
On-going
Session Format
Oral Presentation
College
Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing
Department
Civil enginering and costruction
Abstract
" Coastal Georgia is experiencing rapid population growth, industrial expansion, and increasing pressure on limited water resources, underscoring the urgent need for integrated and efficient water management strategies. This project, Charting Synergistic Pathways for Increased Water Efficiency in Coastal Georgia, aims to comprehensively assess water use, conservation potential, and reclamation opportunities across municipal utilities, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, and golf courses within the Coastal Georgia Water Planning Region. Aligned with the Coastal Georgia Regional Water Plan, the project directly supports key management practices related to water conservation, reuse, data quality improvement, irrigation efficiency, and public education.
Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines targeted sector-specific surveys, stakeholder focus groups, and quantitative and qualitative data analyses to identify current water use patterns, efficiency barriers, technological readiness, and willingness to pay for water-saving measures. Particular emphasis is placed on capturing data gaps associated with small private utilities and unincorporated areas often excluded from state audits. The project further evaluates technical and infrastructure requirements for prioritized water efficiency and reuse opportunities, ensuring compliance with Georgia water reclamation guidelines and assessing relative cost-effectiveness.
Key outcomes include a comprehensive regional water-use dataset, identification of synergistic multi-sector reuse opportunities, ranked and cost-normalized efficiency projects, and implementation roadmaps for priority pilots. Ultimately, the project provides a data-driven framework to support sustainable economic growth, informed policy development, and long-term water security in Coastal Georgia."
Program Description
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Start Date
4-23-2026 10:30 AM
End Date
4-23-2026 10:45 AM
Recommended Citation
Naeijian, Fatemeh, "Charting Synergistic Pathways for Increased Water Efficiency in Coastal Georgia" (2026). GS4 Student Scholars Symposium. 106.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2026/2026/106
Charting Synergistic Pathways for Increased Water Efficiency in Coastal Georgia
Russell Union 2080
" Coastal Georgia is experiencing rapid population growth, industrial expansion, and increasing pressure on limited water resources, underscoring the urgent need for integrated and efficient water management strategies. This project, Charting Synergistic Pathways for Increased Water Efficiency in Coastal Georgia, aims to comprehensively assess water use, conservation potential, and reclamation opportunities across municipal utilities, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, and golf courses within the Coastal Georgia Water Planning Region. Aligned with the Coastal Georgia Regional Water Plan, the project directly supports key management practices related to water conservation, reuse, data quality improvement, irrigation efficiency, and public education.
Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines targeted sector-specific surveys, stakeholder focus groups, and quantitative and qualitative data analyses to identify current water use patterns, efficiency barriers, technological readiness, and willingness to pay for water-saving measures. Particular emphasis is placed on capturing data gaps associated with small private utilities and unincorporated areas often excluded from state audits. The project further evaluates technical and infrastructure requirements for prioritized water efficiency and reuse opportunities, ensuring compliance with Georgia water reclamation guidelines and assessing relative cost-effectiveness.
Key outcomes include a comprehensive regional water-use dataset, identification of synergistic multi-sector reuse opportunities, ranked and cost-normalized efficiency projects, and implementation roadmaps for priority pilots. Ultimately, the project provides a data-driven framework to support sustainable economic growth, informed policy development, and long-term water security in Coastal Georgia."
