Water Facilities

Leading the Way in Water

Simply put, Dalton Utilities’ water facilities produce the highest value, highest quality water in the area. Our facilities have received Gold and Platinum Awards from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) for excellence in operations for eight consecutive years. Additionally, we have received the GAWP Water Treatment Plant of the Year Award numerous times, the GAWP Water Distribution System of the Year Award, GAWP's Drinking Water Taste Test Award for our Freeman Springs Plant and the GAWP Water Laboratory QA/QC Award.

We are committed to continuing this tradition of excellence in our water treatment and distribution. As new regulations and standards for drinking water emerge, we are positioned to efficiently lead the way in achieving – and exceeding – compliance.

At Dalton Utilities, we believe that a top-notch operation is staffed by top-notch people with valuable expertise. A large percentage of our water staff holds the highest water certifications from the State of Georgia. Our laboratory technicians hold double certifications in water and wastewater.

Water Fast Facts

• Permitted to withdraw up to a total of 64 million gallons per day (MGD) from the Conasauga River, Coahulla Creek, Mill Creek and Freeman Springs based on current streamflows
• Permitted Production Capacity - 64.3 MGD
• Drought Contingency total capacity from four reservoirs - 2.64 billion gallons