CCWA Celebrates Drinking Water Week with Behind the Tap Tours on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

April 16, 2025 – (Morrow, Georgia) – The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) is kicking off National Drinking Water Week by providing behind the tap tours of its Terry R. Hicks Water Production Plant on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The award-winning plant is located at 1693 Freeman Road in Jonesboro. CCWA water professionals will provide tours of the facility every 30 minutes starting at 10:30 a.m. to show customers how Clayton County’s drinking water is produced and tested.

“Drinking Water Week is a time to celebrate the vital role clean, safe water plays in our daily lives, including its importance for public health and protecting our environment,” says CCWA CEO H. Bernard Franks. “We enjoy opening our doors so visitors can meet our family of water professionals and learn what goes into producing and delivering drinking water to homes and businesses,” says CCWA CEO H. Bernard Franks.

Along with tours, staff will be on hand to share information on CCWA’s Smart Metering Initiative, Newman Wetlands Center, public recreation areas, and affordability programs. CCWA will also have its Tap on the Go team onsite and refreshments for visitors. American Water Works Association’s National Drinking Water Week is May 4-10, 2025.