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.
Women, Water & Wine - An Evening of Art & Inspiration
Join us on August 27 for an evening designed to bring women across the water industry together. Build new connections, hear from featured speaker Terry Fairchild, and be part of a special unveiling of The Charles L. R. Holt Memorial Art Installation at The Water Tower.
2026 Design of Cyber Secure Critical Infrastructure Conference
Critical infrastructures underpin the functioning of modern societies. They enable the continuous provision of essential services, support economic activity, safeguard public safety, and contribute to national and societal resilience.
DCS-CI is a joint academic-industrial forum bringing together researchers, practitioners, regulators, and industry leaders to explore system-level, secure-by-design approaches that address the unique challenges of protecting water systems, energy grids, transportation networks, and other critical infrastructure sectors.
GenAI for Water Utilities Online Course
Created specifically for water utility professionals, this 5 hour, self-paced online training requires no technical background and focuses on practical understanding and real-world application.
Through hands-on exercises and applicable utility scenarios, participants will explore how generative AI can help solve common workplace challenges such as navigating regulatory documents, preparing reports and presentations, summarizing lengthy technical materials, and quickly accessing institutional knowledge.
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Make a Profound Impact on the Future of Water
The Water Tower values collaboration. Whether it’s supporting our programming though our annual partnership program or sponsoring one of our events, our collaborators are integral to achieving our mission of providing world-class research, fostering technological innovation, and preparing a skilled and knowledgeable water workforce to meet current and emerging challenges in water.
Ready to make an impact? Check out the 2026 opportunities via the link above or contact Kristan@theh2otower.org to learn more.Â
Annual Report
In 2025, The Water Tower continued to grow as a global hub where the water community comes together to learn, collaborate, and innovate. Over 9,500 visitors joined us on campus for programs, trainings, and events advancing solutions to real-world water challenges.
Our 2025 Annual Report reflects this collective progress, from hands-on training and applied research to industry events that bring the global water community together.
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together and excited to continue advancing solutions for the future of water!
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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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News and Pipeline Blog
TWT Innovation Partner: Carollo Engineers | Turning Innovation into Impact
As an Innovation Partner of The Water Tower, Carollo Engineers is helping shape the future of water through innovative technologies, collaboration, and practical solutions. We spoke with their team about the trends, challenges, and opportunities driving the industry forward. Carollo Engineers Innovation Partner Interview Carollo…
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The Water Tower at Gwinnett’s Mission: Glen T. Daigger, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, NAE, Professor of Engineering Practice at the University of Michigan, Founder of One Water Solutions, TWTI Board Member
Dr. Glen T. Daigger brings decades of global water industry leadership and innovation expertise to The Water Tower at Gwinnett. As a member of TWTI’s Board, he helps support our mission of advancing collaboration, research, and workforce development across the water sector. Glen shared more…
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Guest Blog by Brian Ruggs: Supporting Student STEM Events in the Water Industry | The Water Tower
From early exposure to hands-on learning opportunities, student STEM events play an important role in shaping the future workforce. In this guest blog, Brian Ruggs reflects on his journey into engineering and explains why supporting programs that connects students to real world STEM experiences matters…
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