Welcome
Innovate. Engage. Pioneer.
Our mission: be a thriving ecosystem of water innovation fueled by imagination, informed by research & powered by pioneers.
Our Inspiration
The Inspiration for our name dates back to the early 1970s, to the pair of water towers that were near I-85 and Jimmy Carter boulevard. When made obsolete by improvement to the County’s water distribution system, the towers were torn down. Painted yellow and declaring “GWINNETT IS GREAT,” and “SUCCESS LIVES HERE,” they were a notice to all, that you were here – a landmark that you had crossed the line into Gwinnett County. Our goal is that The Water Tower will become a landmark for water innovation and will be a place where you want to visit and be part of an ecosystem driven to make a positive impact on public health and the environment.
Photo courtesy of David Reed
The Water Tower - Where Innovation Lives
Our Team
What makes us different?
Our Vision
The Water Tower's amazing team includes a dedicated Board of Directors, our Founding Partners, and an able staff - all ready to assist you no matter what your interests in water may be!
Our Vision
What makes us different?
Our Vision
The Water Tower is a new breed of innovation center and the answer to a multitude of complex challenges facing the water industry. This is done through our integrated approach to applied research, technology innovation, demonstration, and visualization, workforce development and training, and stakeholder engagement.
What makes us different?
What makes us different?
What makes us different?
Real-world Testing - access to multiple sources including water, wastewater, and stormwater assets and flows
Problem-Solving Pioneers - access to leading industry experts & resources to help design, test, and validate the latest technologies
Talent Pool and Pipeline - an active ecosystem for recruitment and training for tomorrow's workforce