Resources For Teachers
The Clayton County Water Authority is a great local resource for teachers and students. Our employees share their knowledge and experience through facility tours and in-school presentations while speaking about the cycle of water, water conservation, preventing stormwater pollution, proper grease disposal, environmental careers and other water-related issues.
Career Day Presentations
CCWA employees enjoy reaching out to local students through Career Day Presentations. From a general diploma to degrees in accounting, microbiology or engineering, the water industry has something for everyone.
Our Career Day Presentations give students a glimpse at life in the working world and can spark an interest in a water industry career that they had not even considered. Call 678.422.2839 for more information.
Facility Field Trips
Field Trips are a great way for students to see up-close what takes place at a water production plant, water reclamation facility, constructed treatment wetlands and our Wetlands Center. 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. 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. 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.
Summer High School Internships
Every summer, the Water Authority hires at least two (2) qualified Clayton County candidates to fill high school internship positions in our Program Management/ Engineering Department and Customer Accounts Department. Qualified candidates must be at least 16 years old, a current Junior or Senior holding a minimum 3.0 GPA and have an ACT or SAT score. Applications are due by the Friday before Spring Break. To learn more about this program, call 678.422.2839.
Click here to download a copy of the CCWA's School Resource Brochure
Additional Resources for Teachers
Georgia Association of Water Professional's Academic Resources
U.S. Geological Survey's Water Science for Schools
Clean Water Campaign's Teacher Resources
American Water Works Association's Information about Drinking Water
Water - Use it Wisely
Water Environment Federation Curriculum Materials
The Groundwater Foundation Kids Corner