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The Story of water

The Story of Water in our community impacts every living thing, from a single blooming seed to a school full of growing students. WSA has provided reliable and award-winning water, sewer, and stormwater services to our customers since 1986, and we are proud to consistently deliver safe, clean drinking water and responsible environmental stewardship to Douglas County.

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1. Dog River Reservoir

Our journey begins at the Dog River Reservoir, a 256-acre lake that holds all of Douglas County’s drinking water. Maintaining good water quality in the reservoir is of utmost importance, which is why the land around it is subject to many regulations that keep the waterway as clean as possible.

Dog River
Reservoir
2. Water Treatment Plant

After leaving the Dog River Reservoir, the next stop on the journey of water is the award-winning Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant. Analysts at the Bear Creek Water Laboratory run hundreds of tests each day during the treatment process to ensure our drinking water is clean, healthy, and ready for customer use. WSA currently produces around 12 million gallons of water each day!

Water
Treatment
Plant
3. Storage and Distribution

Once water has been properly treated, it is ready to head out into the community. A vast underground network of pipes transports water from the treatment plant to our water tanks, where it waits until someone needs to use it. WSA currently has more than 3,000 miles of underground pipes that help move water all around Douglas County.

4. Homes & Businesses

When water is needed at your home or workplace, WSA is ready. Our commitment to providing safe, abundant water resources to the community means you never have to worry about water being available when you need it.

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5. Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Story of Water in Douglas County doesn’t stop at clean drinking water – when you are done with it, our wastewater professionals are ready to clean it up again before releasing it back into the natural environment. Once you have flushed the toilet, taken a shower, or washed a load of dishes, that water is sent off to the South Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to be cleaned. Our laboratory analysts run hundreds of tests during the treatment process to ensure that the water being sent back to nature is free from any harmful pathogens.

Wastewater
Treatment
Plant
6. Chattahoochee River

The last stop in the Story of Water in Douglas County is the Chattahoochee River. Once wastewater has undergone the rigorous treatment and testing process, it is ready to return to the natural environment. WSA discharges all treated water into the Chattahoochee River. Because the water we release is treated at such a high level, WSA contributes to the health and sustainability of the Chattahoochee River as a source of drinking water to other communities downstream.

Chattahoochee
River

The

Story of Water

The Story of Water in Douglas County impacts every living thing. WSA has provided reliable water, sewer, and stormwater services to the community since 1986 and are proud to constantly provide safe, clean drinking water 24/7/365.

Want to know more about the water you use?

01

The Dog River Reservoir

Our journey begins at the Dog River Reservoir, a 256-acre lake that holds all of Douglas County’s drinking water. Maintaining good water quality in the reservoir is of utmost importance, which is why the land around it is subject to many regulations that keep the waterway as clean as possible.

02

The Water Treatment Plant

After leaving the Dog River Reservoir, the next stop on the journey of water is the award-winning Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant. Analysts at the Bear Creek Water Laboratory run hundreds of tests each day during the treatment process to ensure our drinking water is clean, healthy, and ready for customer use. WSA currently produces around 12 million gallons of water each day!

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Storage and Distribution

Once water has been properly treated, it is ready to head out into the community. A vast underground network of pipes transports water from the treatment plant to our water tanks, where it waits until someone needs to use it. WSA currently has more than 3,000 miles of underground pipes that help move water all around Douglas County.

04

Homes and Businesses

When water is needed at your home or workplace, WSA is ready. Our commitment to providing safe, abundant water resources to the community means you never have to worry about water being available when you need it.

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The Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Story of Water in Douglas County doesn’t stop at clean drinking water – when you are done with it, our wastewater professionals are ready to clean it up again before releasing it back into the natural environment. Once you have flushed the toilet, taken a shower, or washed a load of dishes, that water is sent off to the South Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to be cleaned. Our laboratory analysts run hundreds of tests during the treatment process to ensure that the water being sent back to nature is free from any harmful pathogens.

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The
Chattahoochee River

The last stop in the Story of Water in Douglas County is the Chattahoochee River. Once wastewater has undergone the rigorous treatment and testing process, it is ready to return to the natural environment. WSA discharges all treated water into the Chattahoochee River. Because the water we release is treated at such a high level, WSA contributes to the health and sustainability of the Chattahoochee River as a source of drinking water to other communities downstream.

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Stewardship

Stewardship

As the sole provider of drinking water, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management services for Douglas County, we strive to be good environmental stewards.

Water Conservation

Water Conservation

The drought of 2007 showed Douglas County residents the true importance of conserving our water. In our efforts to conserve water for future generations, we have provided a number of conservation resources available to you.

Kid’s Corner

Kid’s Corner

The future of our water supply starts with our children. Our Kid’s Corner has interactive activity books, online quizzes, and resources to help teach the next generation about the importance of water.

Wastewater Treatment Plan

Water Treatment Plant