The town is in early talks to lease or buy private land for a new water tank site to serve the town's water system.
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- July 14, 2026: Possible lease or sale of Whealler property on Cornelia/Gainesville Highway for a water tank
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- No next step has been documented.
Georgia's environmental agency has issued a Level 1 drought declaration, and the town council is urging residents to watch their water use to avoid stricter limits.
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- May 12, 2026: Georgia EPD Level 1 Drought declaration and water usage advisory
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- No next step has been documented.
A repair on the town's sewer main near the Mill is underway after a locate request came in, town officials said.
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- May 12, 2026: Sewer main repair near the Mill addressing lingering odor complaint
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- No next step has been documented.
A water line extension along Apple Pie Ridge Road has moved through a second construction phase but is now running higher pressure than expected…
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- February 10, 2026: Apple Pie Ridge water line excess pressure
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- No next step has been documented.
Accurate hydrant locations and clear water lines help ensure fire crews can find working hydrants in an emergency.
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- November 11, 2025: Water line flushing and fire hydrant GPS mapping
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- No next step has been documented.
The idea, raised at a town council meeting, aims to support business and industry growth near the highway junction but has not been formally acted on.
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- July 15, 2025: Expanding town water lines to service area near 365/985
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- No next step has been documented.
The town council looked at adding remote monitoring after four town generators failed to start during a power outage…
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- June 10, 2025: SCADA system for generator/power outage monitoring after storm-related generator failures
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- No next step has been documented.
Town officials say Alto needs to prepare its water system to serve a planned 22-acre industrial park in Habersham County.
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- June 10, 2025: Water infrastructure needed for Habersham County's planned 22-acre Industrial Park
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- No next step has been documented.
A dedicated session on the town's future water needs and its SCADA monitoring system could shape how Alto plans water infrastructure going forward.
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- May 13, 2025: Proposed retreat on future water needs and SCADA
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- No next step has been documented.