Go Behind the Tap to Learn More About Clayton County’s Drinking Water

CCWA Opening its Hicks Water Production Plant for tours May 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

May 16, 2022 – (Morrow, Georgia) – The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) is providing behind the tap tours of its Terry R. Hicks Water Production Plant Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

“We are excited to bring this event back for the first time in three years. We welcome everyone to stop by to meet our water professionals and learn what goes into the process of bringing that final product of safe, clean drinking water to homes and businesses,” says H. Bernard Franks, CCWA general manager.

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.

Along with tours, staff will be on hand to share information on CCWA’s Newman Wetlands Center, public recreation areas, Affordability Programs, and the importance of finding and fixing leaks. CCWA will also have its Tap on the Go team onsite and refreshments for visitors to enjoy.