Clayton County Water Authority

Name

Clayton County Water Authority

Legal name

Clayton County Water Authority, GA

Website

https://ccwa.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Morrow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Water Service: Regulated water supply service to residential, commercial, and government customers within Clayton County, GA. Revenue generated through water service rates and consumption-based charges.
2. Sewer / Water Reclamation Service: Wastewater collection and treatment (water reclamation) services billed to customers on a recurring basis.
3. Facility Rentals: Rental revenue from community use buildings (Shamrock CUB, J.W. Smith CUB) and Shamrock Lake Pavilion for events including weddings, reunions, conferences, and special occasions.
4. Recreation Permits and Passes: Fishing season passes and daily vehicle passes for access to Shamrock/Blalock Reservoir and J.W. Smith Reservoir recreational areas. Also includes canoeing and picnicking access.
5. Stormwater Utility Fees: Stormwater management fees charged to customers for drainage and stormwater infrastructure maintenance.
6. Developer and Engineering Fees: Fees from new meter installation, hydrant meters, and developer services including new service line connections.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Clayton County Water Authority is a county-level public utility that provides potable water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment (water reclamation), and stormwater management services to residential, commercial, and government customers within Clayton County, Georgia. In addition to core utility services, the authority operates advanced metering infrastructure (smart meters), offers customer account management via an online portal, rents Community Use Buildings and a lakeside pavilion for events, and provides paid public recreation access at three reservoirs (Shamrock/Blalock, J.W. Smith, and Shoal Creek).

Product overview

Clayton County Water Authority operates as a government utility providing essential water and wastewater services to Clayton County, Georgia. The core portfolio includes water distribution, water reclamation (wastewater treatment), and stormwater management services. The Authority manages advanced metering infrastructure through Smart Meters for both residential and commercial customers, supported by online customer account management via a CivicPlus-powered portal with InvoiceCloud bill payment integration. Beyond core utilities, CCWA offers community recreation including fishing and lake access at three reservoirs, and rents out two Community Use Buildings (Shamrock CUB and J.W. Smith CUB) plus Shamrock Lake Pavilion for events. Educational and environmental programs include Tap on the Go mobile education, Behind the Flow workshops, the Newman Wetlands Center, and participation in the EPA WaterSense Homes Program. Infrastructure improvement initiatives include Project Pipefix and Water Service Line Inventory programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Distribution Services Potable water supply and distribution to residential and commercial customers throughout Clayton County, including infrastructure maintenance, emergency response, and water quality compliance.
• Water Reclamation (Wastewater Treatment) Wastewater collection and treatment services that protect public health and the environment for customers across the service area.
• Stormwater Management Stormwater collection system management, drainage services, and environmental compliance for stormwater-related issues, including response to illegal dumping.
• Community Use Buildings (CUB) Rentals Rental of the Shamrock Community Use Building (capacity 200, lakeside venue with commercial kitchen) and J.W. Smith Community Use Building for weddings, reunions, conferences, and special events; renters must secure liability coverage through K&K Insurance Group's TULIP program.
• Shamrock Lake Pavilion Rental Outdoor recreation venue at Shamrock Lake available for $150 per rental during peak season (March through October, Wednesday through Sunday, 8am-7pm) and $100 per rental in off season (November through February, 8am-5pm).
• Recreation (Fishing and Lake Access) Public fishing, picnicking, and canoeing access at Shamrock/Blalock Reservoir (328 acres combined) and J.W. Smith Reservoir (250 acres). Annual season passes priced at $30 for Clayton County residents and $40 for non-residents; daily vehicle passes $5 (residents) and $10 (non-residents). Boat fishing only at Shoal Creek Reservoir on six scheduled Saturdays each spring.
• Newman Wetlands Center Environmental education center and wetland habitat offering wildlife viewing permits and environmental programs to the community.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• EPA WaterSensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CCWA participates in the EPA WaterSense Homes Program, a voluntary partnership program that labels water-efficient new homes. WaterSense labeled homes use at least 30% less water than typical new construction and include WaterSense labeled plumbing fixtures. This partnership aligns with CCWA's conservation and sustainability mission.
• Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)coreOthersGeorgia EPD declared a statewide Level 1 Drought Response affecting CCWA's service area, requiring coordinated water conservation practices. CCWA follows EPD directives and communicates drought response requirements to customers. This is a regulatory oversight relationship.
• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationCCWA's official website (ccwa.us) is built and hosted by CivicPlus, a government website platform provider. The site uses CivicEngage CMS, Notify Me alert system, and other CivicPlus modules including online reservations (bookcub.ccwa.us) and bill payment integration.
• K&K Insurance GroupminorOthersCCWA requires all rental customers to purchase liability insurance through K&K Insurance Group's Tenant User's Liability Program (TULIP) for facility rentals of community use buildings. Renters must provide proof of insurance before rental is finalized.
• Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP)moderateOthersCEO H. Bernard Franks served as President of the Board of Directors of GAWP from July 2021 to July 2022. CCWA is an active member organization.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management: County-level water, sewer, and stormwater utility in metro Atlanta serving a similarly sized Georgia county. Directly comparable in service mix (integrated water/wastewater/stormwater), regulatory environment (Georgia EPD oversight), and customer base composition.
• Cobb County Water System: County water and wastewater utility serving Cobb County, GA, another adjacent metro Atlanta county. Highly comparable in scale, integrated service model, and Georgia EPD regulatory framework.
• Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources: County-level water, sewer, and stormwater utility in metro Atlanta. Closely comparable in integrated utility model, regulatory environment, and large suburban customer base.
• Henry County Water Authority: County-level water and sewer authority serving Henry County, GA, adjacent to Clayton County. Comparable as a Georgia county water authority with similar customer mix and integrated service offerings.
• City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: Municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater utility serving the City of Atlanta. Closely comparable in integrated three-service model, with comparable scale and Georgia regulatory environment, though serving a denser urban customer base.
• Fayette County Water System: County water system serving Fayette County, GA, a metro Atlanta suburb. Comparable as a Georgia county water utility with similar regulatory oversight and customer base, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• DC Water: Large district-level water and wastewater authority serving Washington, D.C. Comparable in governance model (independent authority), integrated water/wastewater service, and capital-intensive infrastructure program, though at substantially larger scale.
• JEA (Jacksonville Electric Authority / Jacksonville Water): Community-owned utility providing water, wastewater, and electric services to Jacksonville, FL. Comparable as a government-owned integrated utility authority with similar service bundle and rate-base funding model.
• American Water Works Company: Largest publicly traded investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the U.S. Comparable in core water/wastewater utility operations and regulated rate base model, though investor-owned rather than government-operated and serving a much larger national footprint.
• Essential Utilities (formerly Aqua America): Investor-owned water and natural gas utility serving multiple states. Comparable in regulated water utility operations and rate-based revenue model, though diversified across multiple jurisdictions and also operating in natural gas.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@claytoncountywaterauthorit9366
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClaytonCountyWater
• Instagraminstagram.com/claytoncountywater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clayton-county-water-authority

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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