What You Should Know About Water

A comprehensive, accurate guide of the impact of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and related development on our community

HMGMA and related developments will have an enormously positive impact on our region.

There is enough water to support industry, agriculture and private usage without harming the environment.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (Georgia EPD) approved permits for four wells in October 2024.

The Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority  (Savannah JDA) includes the development authorities of Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, and Effingham counties in Southeast Georgia. Founded in 2014, the Savannah JDA combines resources to attract and facilitate regionally significant projects. We are the team responsible for growing jobs, opportunities, and quality of life for the residents of our counties.

The Savannah JDA has been working together collaboratively with local governments and the State of Georgia on facilitating the development of HMGMA for more than 10 years, including how to provide the site with a safe, sustainable, and secure source of water.

We understand that change can be worrying, especially when it has the potential to affect our homes and livelihoods. We care about doing economic development the right way for our community. That’s why we are thoroughly analyzing the impact these changes may have.

We want to reassure the community that there is a viable plan for the future water needs of HMGMA and related development.  Analysis by both government bodies and the private sector has concluded that there is enough water to support industry and agriculture while protecting and preserving the environment, including the Floridan aquifer and the Ogeechee watershed.