LAPOA President Todd Garrett and A.M.W.A. Executive Director Wylie Pirkle
On Saturday July 13, 2013, the Executive Director of the Athens Municipal Water Authority (AMWA), Wylie Pirkle, met with a group of approximately 60 LAPOA members to address concerns about low water levels. After an informative formal presentation, Mr. Pirkle answered questions from the floor and stayed on to talk with individual property owners.
Mr. Pirkle’s presentation, summarized below, addressed four main topics: the history and purpose of Lake Athens; AMWA’s role; the factors contributing to the lower lake level; and the purpose of the new and proposed wells. (Mr. Pirkle did not address any property tax related issues as that is not in any way under AMWA’s jurisdiction.)