Facility Tours
Have you ever wondered how drinking water is produced or what happens to wastewater after it leaves your home? A facility tour is a great way for students, or other groups, to learn more about the processes used and what goes on behind the scenes.
For information on specific CCWA tours, please call one of the following facilities:
- Water Production Plant Tours - Learn how clean, safe drinking water is produced for more than 270,000 residents with a tour of the Terry R. Hicks Water Production Complex in Jonesboro. Tours are available Tuesday - Thursday between 8 a.m.— 3 p.m. for students in 4th grade or older. Groups should be between five (5) and 50 people. Call 770.603.5611 ext. 10 for more information.
- Water Reclamation Facility Tours - See how the CCWA uses biology and other treatment processes to clean up wastewater with a tour of the W. B. Casey Water Reclamation Facility in Jonesboro. Tours are available for high school students Tuesdays - Thursdays between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Groups should be between five (5) and 20 people. Call 770.478.7496 for more information.
- Newman Wetlands Center - The Melvin L. Newman Wetlands Center opened in 1995 to demonstrate the importance of preserving wetlands environments and to provide public education in matters of natural resource conservation. Programs for grades 3rd - 5th are offered between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Cost: $1 per person. Call 770.603.5606 for more information.
Science Fair Projects
The Clayton County Water Authority provides information and/or assistance to students who are working on water-related science fair projects.
For information on any of these topics, please call one of the following staff members:
- Water Quality: Kendra Stanciel, CCWA Water Quality Supervisor, 770.603.5611, ext. 13.
- Constructed Wetlands: Donnie Kiblinger, CCWA NTS Plant Supervisor, 770.478.2628, ext. 25.
- Wastewater or Microorganisms in Wastewater: Jennifer Flewellen, CCWA Environmental Compliance and Lab Coordinator, 770.478.7496, ext 217.
- Stormwater: Mike Strickland, CCWA Stormwater Management Technician, 678.422.5145, ext. 204.