Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority

What Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority does

Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) is a public water and wastewater utility authority established by the Georgia General Assembly in 2001 and operational since June 6, 2007, when it received ownership of Coweta County's water and sewer systems. The Authority serves more than 31,000 active water customers and approximately 3,500 sewer customers across Coweta County, Georgia, from a headquarters at 545 Corinth Road in Newnan. CCWSA is governed by a five-member Board of Directors and managed by a five-person executive team (CEO, COO, CFO, CHRO, CIO), and operates as a government entity rather than a private enterprise.

CCWSA's core asset base is the 300+ acre B.T. Brown Reservoir and the award-winning B.T. Brown Water Treatment Plant, which has 7.7 million gallons per day of treatment capacity using alum coagulation, filtration, chlorine disinfection, and phosphate/fluoride addition. Wholesale water is purchased from the City of Atlanta, the City of Griffin, and Newnan Utilities to supplement surface water supply. Wastewater services are delivered through three treatment plants — Arnco, Sargent, and Shenandoah — with the Shenandoah facility currently undergoing expansion (biological nutrient removal, UV disinfection, solids dewatering, and biosolids drying). Supporting operations include backflow prevention, lead service line inventory, mapping and engineering services, and a FOG (fats, oils, grease) management program.

The Authority generates revenue through recurring monthly subscription fees for residential and commercial water and sewer service, with rates publicly disclosed and most recently updated effective September 8, 2025. Distribution is direct-to-customer via owned infrastructure, a main office with walk-in and drive-thru service, an online bill pay portal, phone payments, and bank draft. The Authority also runs a bill-rounding DRIP program (in partnership with the Community Foundation of West Georgia) that funds local Coweta County charities. Awards include the WaterFirst Community designation, the 2024 Laboratory Quality Assurance Gold Award, 2nd Place Best Operated Plant (2025), and the 2025 Adopt-a-Stream Clean-up Award.

Name

Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority

Legal name

Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority

Website

https://cowetawater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority is a Georgia public water and wastewater utility serving over 31,000 water customers and 3,500 sewer customers in Coweta County via the B.T. Brown Water Treatment Plant (7.7 MGD) and three wastewater treatment plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Utility Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB), Regulatory Compliance Monitoring & Reporting (SDWA/CWA/NPDES, permits, audits) (EUANAJAA), Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA), Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC), Public Health & Consumer Confidence Reporting (CCR, boil-water advisories, notifications) (EUANAJAL)

Keywords

• Water utility services
• Wastewater treatment
• Drinking water supply
• Sewer services
• Water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Newnan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Service Fees: Recurring charges for water distribution and treatment services to residential and commercial customers. Customers are billed monthly with various payment options including online bill pay, phone payments, bank draft, and credit card.
2. Sewer/Wastewater Service Fees: Recurring charges for wastewater collection and treatment services provided through Arnco, Sargent, and Shenandoah Wastewater Treatment Plants to approximately 3,500 sewer customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) is a public utility authority that treats and distributes drinking water and provides wastewater collection and treatment services to more than 31,000 water customers and 3,500 sewer customers in Coweta County, Georgia. It operates the B.T. Brown Water Treatment Plant (7.7 MGD capacity) drawing from a 300+ acre reservoir, alongside three wastewater treatment plants (Arnco, Sargent, Shenandoah), and supplements supply through wholesale purchases from City of Atlanta, City of Griffin, and Newnan Utilities.

Product overview

Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority operates a unified water and wastewater utility system serving over 31,000 water customers and 3,500 sewer customers in Coweta County, Georgia. The core offering consists of water treatment and distribution through the award-winning B.T. Brown Water Treatment Plant (7.7 MGD capacity) and wastewater collection/treatment via three plants (Arnco, Sargent, and Shenandoah). The Authority supplements its own supply with water purchased from the City of Atlanta, City of Griffin, and Newnan Utilities. Supporting modules include online bill pay and customer account management, the DRIP charity rounding program, FOG management education, lead service line inventory tools, backflow prevention compliance services, and interactive mapping/engineering resources. All services are governed by a Board of Directors and delivered through a main office and treatment facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water and Sewer Service (Residential/Commercial) Core water distribution and wastewater collection services serving over 31,000 active water customers and 3,500 sewer customers across Coweta County, Georgia.
• B.T. Brown Water Treatment Plant Award-winning water treatment facility capable of pumping 7.7 million gallons of water per day from the 300+ acre B.T. Brown Reservoir, providing drinking water treatment and distribution to Coweta County customers.
• Arnco Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater collection and treatment facility serving part of Coweta County's sewer customers.
• Sargent Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater collection and treatment facility serving part of Coweta County's sewer customers.
• Shenandoah Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater collection and treatment facility with expansion capabilities including Biological Nutrient Removal, UV Disinfection, Solids Dewatering, and Biosolids Drying systems.
• B.T. Brown Reservoir 300+ acre reservoir serving as the primary source of drinking water, also offering recreational fishing opportunities with appropriate permits.
• DRIP Program Bill rounding program where customer utility bills are automatically rounded to the next whole dollar, with funds supporting local Coweta County charities administered by the Community Foundation of West Georgia.
• FOG Program Fats, Oils, and Grease management program educating residential and commercial customers on proper disposal methods to prevent sewer blockages and system damage.
• Lead Service Line Inventory Online inventory tool compliant with the Lead and Copper Rule Long-Term Revisions, allowing property owners to verify service line materials in Coweta County.
• Backflow Prevention Services Backflow prevention policy and containment program compliant with Georgia Department of Natural Resources and State Plumbing Code requirements.
• Mapping & Engineering Services Interactive water and sewer mapping tools, development standards, fireflow request processing, pressure testing, and industrial pretreatment regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 31,000 active water customers and 3,500 sewer customers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Foundation of West GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCWSA partners with the Community Foundation of West Georgia to administer the DRIP (Drop Round-up to Impact and Protect) Program, where customer utility bills are rounded to the next dollar and funds support local Coweta County charities.
• Meals on Wheels of CowetaminorOthersLocal charity receiving funds through CCWSA's DRIP Program supporting Coweta County residents in need.
• Coweta Samaritan ClinicminorOthersLocal healthcare charity receiving funds through CCWSA's DRIP Program supporting uninsured and underinsured Coweta County residents.
• Communities in Schools Coweta CountyminorOthersEducational support charity receiving funds through CCWSA's DRIP Program helping keep students in school.
• Newnan-Coweta Habitat for HumanityminorOthersHousing charity receiving funds through CCWSA's DRIP Program helping families achieve homeownership.
• BTG - Bridging the GapminorOthersChristmas assistance program receiving funds through CCWSA's DRIP Program supporting families during holidays.
• Elevate Coweta StudentsminorOthersCCWSA partners with Elevate Coweta Students for annual back-to-school supply drives supporting local elementary schools.
• Newnan-Coweta Chamber of CommerceminorOthersCCWSA is a Platinum member of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, participating in local events including annual golf tournament.
• CowetaWorksminorOthersCCWSA connects with Coweta County students through career day events including CowetaWorks to build relationships with future workforce.
• RiverLifeminorOthersCCWSA employees volunteer with RiverLife's Silver Bells program during holiday season.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fayette County Water System: Fayette County Water System provides water and wastewater service to Fayette County, Georgia—an adjacent suburban Atlanta county to Coweta. Similar customer profile (suburban residential/commercial), similar regulatory environment under GA EPD, and similar scale make it a strong direct peer.
• Henry County Water Authority: Henry County Water Authority is a Georgia county-level water and wastewater authority serving a comparable suburban Atlanta-county customer base. It mirrors CCWSA's governance (public authority), service mix (water + sewer), and reliance on reservoir-based supply, making it a tight operational comparable.
• Clayton County Water Authority: Clayton County Water Authority is a Georgia county water/sewer authority serving suburban Atlanta customers. Same governance model (public authority), same regulatory jurisdiction (GA EPD), and overlapping wholesale/retail service patterns make it a directly comparable operating peer.
• City of Griffin Water & Light / City of Griffin Utilities: City of Griffin Utilities operates water service within Griffin, Georgia, and is also a current wholesale water supplier to CCWSA. Comparable scale and customer mix in a small-city/suburban Georgia setting, and a transaction partner to CCWSA.
• Cobb County Water System: Cobb County Water System operates water and wastewater service for Cobb County, a large suburban Atlanta county. Comparable service mix, customer composition, and regulatory regime, though at greater scale and customer density than CCWSA.
• Newnan Utilities: Newnan Utilities is a multi-service municipal utility providing electric, water, and wastewater services in Newnan, Georgia. It is a direct comparable as both a fellow Coweta County utility and an existing wholesale water partner to CCWSA, serving overlapping residential and commercial customers in the same submarket.
• Paulding County Water System: Paulding County Water System provides water and sewer service in a fast-growing suburban Atlanta exurb with similar residential growth dynamics to Coweta County. Directly comparable as a county-level provider in the same regional growth corridor.

Broad incumbents

• DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management: DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management is a large-scale water and wastewater operator serving metro Atlanta. Same regulatory environment and service categories, but materially larger customer base and broader portfolio, positioning it as a broader incumbent peer.
• Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources: Gwinnett County DWR is one of the largest water and wastewater utilities in Georgia, serving a major suburban Atlanta county. Same service categories and regulatory regime but significantly larger scale and more diversified customer base than CCWSA.
• Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: Atlanta DWM operates water and wastewater service for the City of Atlanta and is one of CCWSA's wholesale suppliers. Much larger and more urban, but directly comparable in service categories, treatment complexity, and regulatory obligations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coweta-county-water-and-sewerage-authority
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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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