The Citizen’s Water Academy (CWA) is an opportunity for Metro Water Services (MWS) customers to #DiscoverWater and learn about our most precious natural resource, water, and how Water Services manages it from “river to river.” Citizen’s Water Academy is an in-person interactive program. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with Water Services Staff and experience the treatment process by touring various Water Services facilities - including our Research and Analytical Laboratory and historic Omohundro Water Treatment Plant.
Through the Academy, we hope to provide a better understanding of Metro Water Services and build a diverse network of leaders and influencers who are willing to share their knowledge in the community and serve as ambassadors for water.
Apply for the Academy
We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Citizen's Water Academy.
The Fall 2024 in-person sessions will be held on:
- Thursday, September 26; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - “Imagine a Day Without Water” at the K.R. Harrington Water Treatment Plant
- Tuesday, October 1; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - “Protecting the Environment” at the Whites Creek Water Reclamation Facility
- Thursday, October 3; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - “A Sustainable Future” at the Biosolids Facility
- Tuesday, October 8; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - “Protecting Public Health” at the MWS Research and Analytical Laboratory
- Thursday, October 10; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - “The Value of Water” at the Omohundro Water Treatment Plant
Class size is limited, and the selection process is competitive. Participants must attend all sessions in order to participate in Session 5 at the historic Omohundro Water Treatment Plant.
To apply, complete the Citizen's Water Academy online application.
The application deadline is Friday, September 13, and Metro Water Services will notify participants of acceptance no later than Tuesday, September 17.
If you have questions about the program or application process, please contact Sonia Allman.
Comments from past participants
Spring 2023:
- “It is so great to listen to each speaker so passionately speak on each subject”
- “Inspired by all the efforts to efficiency”
Fall 2022:
- “Water and sewer knowledge is a blessing”
- “I’ve enjoyed sharing the presentations with friends, family, and with people I do not even know”
Spring 2022:
- “Great interactions with staff around the plant”
- “Really interesting and well presented”