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

CCWA Opening its Hicks Water Production Plant for tours May 18 from 10 a.m. – 2p.m.

Morrow, Georgia – – The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) kicks off Drinking Water Week in the HQ Lobby on Monday, May 6.

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and water community partners across North America celebrate 2019 Drinking Water Week May 5 – 11 to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives and the importance of protecting water at its source.

Members of CCWA’s Tap on the Go Team provide information and ice cold tap water during Drinking Water Week 2019.

In celebration of Drinking Water Week, CCWA staff will provide information and answer questions about water quality at its HQ customer service location at 1600 Battle Creek Road in Morrow on May 6, 8, and 9 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Our Tap on the Go team will also be providing customers that visit our lobby with ice cold tap water so they can have a taste of what Clayton County produces for more than 285 thousand customers daily.

CCWA will also be hosting its Open House at the award-winning Hicks Water Production Plant, which is located at 1693 Freeman Road in Jonesboro, on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Staff 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 and the importance of finding and fixing leaks. CCWA will also have water and refreshments for visitors to enjoy.

“Water is one of the most valuable resources in the world. It’s something that we take for granted until the taps stop flowing. During plant tours, we give customers an opportunity to see behind the tap and learn what goes into this process of bringing that final product to their homes.” – H. Bernard Franks, CCWA General Manager.