Education Outreach
2026 State Water Model Tower Competition-Buford, GA
The 2026 State Water Model Tower Competition was an exciting and inspiring event, bringing together some of the brightest middle school minds from across Georgia to showcase their creativity, engineering skills, and understanding of water systems. Students were...
Conyers Police’s Safety Forces Day
We had a great time participating in Safety Forces Day on Wednesday, March 25, 2026! This event gave high school students a hands-on look at careers in law enforcement and public safety, and it was an honor to be part of such an impactful experience. We were proud to...
3rd Annual Model Water Tower Competition a Huge Success
The 3rd Annual Model Water Tower Competition was a tremendous success this year, bringing together students, educators, sponsors, and community leaders to celebrate innovation, engineering, and the importance of water resources. This year’s competition featured three...
Water Wisdom…..Stormwater Secrets
#Water Wisdom #StormwaterSecrets Did you know? WATER is life, but STORMWATER tells a story! Water Wisdom Water expands when it freezes — and it’s stronger than steel. As water turns to ice, it pushes outward with incredible force . That’s why pipes crack, fittings...
Water Filtration Fun and a Special Drippette Visit at 4-H Night
Maria Flint, Utility Education Specialist, along with Tiandria Cotton, Water Operator Specialist, attended 4-H Night at the UGA Extension to lead hands-on water filtration activities with students in grades 7–12. But the fun didn’t stop there! The Clover Buds were...
Rockdale Water Resources Welcomes Leadership Academy
Rockdale County Water Resources was honored to host the Leadership Academy for their Government Day. The event featured guest speaker Chairwoman VanNess, along with remarks from Director Kimbry Peek, General Manager Richard Davis, Plant Manager Vernoy Murray,...
Heritage High School Visits Rockdale Water Resources Water Treatment Plant
Michael Moses and Tim Check recently welcomed students from Heritage High School for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Rockdale Water Treatment Plant. During the visit, students explored how raw water is transformed into clean, safe drinking water for our...
Making a Splash with Drippette and The Thirst Burster! 2025 Employee Appreciation Day
💧 Spreading Smiles and Splashing Fun! 💧 The Utility Education Specialist, along with her cheerful friends Drippette and The Thirst Burster, spent the day bringing joy to Rockdale Water Resources employees and their families! They shared refreshing, cool water, warm...
Understanding Your Water Meter with RWR
This month, Customer Service Manager Andre Thomas sits down with Calvin Cody, Field Tech Supervisor for Rockdale County, to guide residents through the simple steps of reading a water meter and spotting potential leaks before they become costly problems. 💧 Why It...
FOG (Fats, Oil, and Grease)
RWR’s Fog program is going digital. The department has secured a vendor and is in the beginning stage of implementing operating under a digital umbrella. It’s a slippery process. Moving forward with operating EPA compliant BMP...
