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.
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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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Cyber Security Awareness Month: Sasha Koff, Managing Director, Cyber Readiness Institute | Founder & President, So Help Me Understand LLC
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to strengthening cyber security across critical infrastructure, especially in the water and wastewater sector, where digital security plays a vital role in our most precious resource. To highlight this important topic, The Water Tower is sharing conversations…
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National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration 2025: A Day of Learning, Networking, and Training
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…
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Tech Talks: HydroFlow’s Rapid Infiltration System Demonstration at The Water Tower
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…
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