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The Water Tower

The Water Tower is driven by transforming the future of water through cutting-edge research, workforce development, and global industry collaboration. As a nonprofit innovation hub based in Gwinnett County, Georgia, we bring together industry leaders, utilities, private companies, NGOs, and academic institutions to tackle the world's most pressing water challenges. Our state-of-the-art facilities, living laboratory, and extensive training programs empower the next generation of water professionals while accelerating the adoption of groundbreaking technologies.

By fostering collaboration, advancing digital transformation, and bridging the gap between research and real-world application, The Water Tower is shaping a more sustainable and resilient water future - because water isn’t just a resource, it’s life itself.

What Makes The Water Tower Unique?

TWT CEO, Melissa Meeker, describes what it is about The Water Tower Global Innovation Hub that sets us apart.

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The Water Tower seeks to forge powerful R&D collaborations, foster economic development, and equip water and wastewater utilities with the research, technology, and training needed to meet current and emerging sector challenges.

Partnering with The Water Tower provides a unique opportunity to make a positive and profound impact on the industry and in our communities.

2025 TWT Partnership Levels and Benefits

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Events at The Water Tower provide networking, training, professional development, STEM education and more to water professionals currently in our industry as well as the next generation.

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Shop our unique selection of shirts, hats, hoodies, accessories, & more. All proceeds support The Water Tower Institute's mission. Whether you're in the office, at the plant, or relaxing on the weekend, you can now show your support of TWT in style!

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Annual Report

From groundbreaking research to hands-on STEM outreach, 2024 was a year of momentum and impact at The Water Tower. We were proud to welcome over 9,000 visitors to our campus, where innovation comes to life through real-world testing, collaborative programming, and cutting-edge technology development.We’re very excited to share the 2024 Annual Report to showcase what The Water Tower has achieved in the past year alongside our incredible partners.We look forward to continuing to innovate with you!

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News and Pipeline Blog

National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration 2025: A Day of Learning, Networking, and Training

September 4, 2025

On August 13, more than 140 water professionals, exhibitors, sponsors and trainers came together at The Water Tower in Buford, Georgia for the fourth annual National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration. What started as a niche training event has grown into one of our most anticipated…

Tech Talks: HydroFlow’s Rapid Infiltration System Demonstration at The Water Tower

July 21, 2025

In early March 2025, The Water Tower welcomed a new Innovation Partner, NetForce One, LLC, to our campus in Buford, Georgia to demonstrate their HydroFlow® Rapid Infiltration System. The HydroFlow® system aims to demonstrate cutting-edge technology designed to address the persistent challenge of managing stormwater…

The Water Tower and iTrust Labs Announce DCS-Water ’25

June 13, 2025

Second International Conference on the Design of Cyber-Secure Water Plants to be held Oct. 28-30, 2025 in Buford, Georgia BUFORD, Ga. (May 28, 2025) – As water and wastewater treatment plants grow increasingly digitized, they face a rising threat of sophisticated and targeted cyberattacks that…