May 14, 2021 (Morrow, GA) – The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) is proud to release its 2021 Water Quality Report that shows its drinking water met or exceeded all federal and state government standards from January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020.

Annual water quality reports, also referred to as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), give a detailed analysis of the water the residents of Clayton County consume every day. CCWA’s Water Quality staff performs more than 200,000 water tests each year to test for potential contaminants. A summary of the test results is found in this report.

“We are proud to report that our drinking water met or exceeded all federal and state regulations in 2020. Our water professionals take our mission to heart – to provide quality water and quality services to our community,” adds Coty McDaniel, water production director.

CCWA operates three award-winning drinking water treatment facilities that met 100% of their compliance permits during 2020. All three facilities received 2021 Platinum Awards from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals in April for this achievement. The Terry R. Hicks Water Production Plant (WPP) has been a Platinum facility for 20 years; the J.W. Smith WPP has been a Platinum facility for 12 years and the William J. Hooper WPP celebrates its 23 year Platinum. The Hooper Plant is one of two water production facilities in the State of Georgia with the longest running tenure of receiving the Platinum Award.

The creation and distribution of water quality reports was a centerpiece of the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act, passed by the U.S. Congress. The act was passed to provide valuable information to consumers about their drinking water and encourage more public involvement in the water treatment and distribution process.  Each community water system in the United States is required to “prepare and distribute this annual water quality report summarizing information regarding source, any detected contaminants, compliance, and educational opportunities.

CCWA’s latest report is available by clicking here. Customers who would like a copy mailed to their home or business should contact CCWA’s Call Center at 770.960.5200 or CCWA_CustomerService@ccwa.us