Chattahoochee River, July 4, 2007: sandbars illustrate
lack of water. Columbus is on right, 13th St. bridge to
Phenix City, AL, is in background. (Photo: Dave Bender)
The city council first discussed the issue in June, and a resolution giving the go-ahead for the lawsuit was agreed upon at a closed session on July 10.
The city says that unless the waterworks and water treatment facilities get their full allocation mandated by its state permit, they may have to spend millions in equipment upgrades.
Mayor Jim Wetherington and Governor Sonny Perdue have met twice in recent weeks to discuss the issue.
The council is set to decide the matter on Tuesday.
