Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority

UtilitiesGeorgia, United States51-200 Employees

The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority provides water, wastewater, and stormwater management services to residents of Douglas County, Georgia, operating around the clock to protect public health and the environment. Founded in 1986 for water and wastewater services and expanding into stormwater management in 2003, the authority functions as a mid-sized utility serving the local community. It reports the capacity to treat about 23 million gallons of drinking water per day and roughly six million gallons of wastewater per day, supported by more than $400 million in net-fixed assets. Notable projects include the South Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, completed in 2008 and currently permitted for 6 MGD with expansion to 12 MGD; the Dog River Reservoir project completed in 2009 raising storage to almost 2 billion gallons; and the Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant upgrade increasing capacity to 23 MGD. The authority operates to meet growing demand and maintain service around the clock.

Its customers are Douglas County residents and local institutions relying on dependable water, wastewater, and stormwater services, with the organization prioritizing environmental protection and public health. It has engaged in community initiatives, such as partnerships to deliver LIHWAP in 2022 in collaboration with Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, and has been recognized with local awards, including the CAC Arts in Community award in 2022. The authority is based in Douglasville, Georgia, and is described as a mid-sized utility. In November 2024, the authority experienced a malware attack and has been recovering since.

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