1. Get to Know Shoal Creek

2. Gwinnett County Water Resources
Providing superior water service at an excellent value
Rated #1 in Customer Satisfaction in the US in a recent J. D. Power Survey

3. Gwinnett County Water Resources
Widely recognized as a leader in the water industry
Recognized as a Utility of the Future Today

4. Q. How much does one gallon of water weigh?
A pounds
B pounds
C pounds
D pounds

5. Q. How much does one gallon of water weigh?
A pounds
B pounds
C pounds
D pounds
Frozen water is 9% lighter than liquid water- that’s why ice floats in your glass.

6. Awards – Certificate of Achievement
Presented by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals and the Georgia Section of the American Water Works Association
In recognition of high achievement for water treatment plant operations in the category of 50 MGD (million gallons per day) or greater.
2016
2018

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8. Q. Which activity uses the most water in the home?
A. Taking showers
B. Washing dishes
C. Flushing toilets
D. Washing clothes

9. Q. Which activity uses the most water in the home?
A. Taking showers
B. Washing dishes
C. Flushing toilets
D. Washing clothes
More water is used flushing toilets than any other purpose in the home!

10. Gold Award – Safe Drinking Water Act Permit Compliance
Presented by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals
In recognition of complete and consistent Safe Drinking Water Act permit compliance.
2006
2007
2008
2013
2009
2014
2010
2015
2017
2011

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12. Q. How much does it cost per year to drink 8 glasses of tap water daily?
A. $1.85/ year
B. $0.90/ year
C. $5.75/ year
D. $2.50/ year

13. Q. How much does it cost per year to drink 8 glasses of tap water daily?
A. $1.85/ year
B. $0.90/ year
C. $5.75/ year
D. $2.50/ year
If you drink 8 glasses daily of bottled water, it could cost as much as $1,400 per year!

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15. Q. How much water can a “running” toilet waste in a day?
A. 50 gallons per day
B. 200 gallons per day
C. 2,000 gallons per day
D. 500 gallons per day

16. Q. How much water can a “running” toilet waste in a day?
A. 50 gallons per day
B. 200 gallons per day
C. 2,000 gallons per day
D. 500 gallons per day
A leaky flapper valve is usually the problem, replace it and save each month.

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18. BBQ – what does it have to do with water?
The food today is being prepared by DWR’s award winning BBQ team!

19. Awards – Water For People BBQ BBQ Cook-Off
2007
Pork Champion
2010
1st Place BBQ Chicken
2nd Place Pork Butt
2nd Place Pork Rib
2011
Cook-Off Champion
3rd Place Pork Butt
2013
Best Apron Design
Showmanship Award
Best Pit Team Name
2014
1st Place BBQ Chicken
1st Place Pork Ribs

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21. Q. How much water can you save by installing low-flow water fixtures?
A. 40% B. 25% C. 55% D. 50%

22. Q. How much water can you save by installing low-flow water fixtures?
D. 50%
Low-flow fixtures are easy to install! If your home was built before 1993, ask us about a FREE water-saving fixture retrofit kit!

23. And you can save even more . . .
By purchasing water- efficient appliance like dishwashers and clothes washing machines.

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25. Q. Gwinnett County supplies drinking water to how many residents?
A. More than 900,000 B. More than 1.5 million C. More than 500,000 D. More than 1 Million
Photo from Volunteer Week Recognition.

26. Q. Gwinnett County supplies drinking water to how many residents?
A. More than 900,000
B. More than 1.5 million
C. More than 500,000
D. More than 1 Million
As of 2016, Gwinnett County has 907,135 residents!
Photo from Volunteer Week Recognition.

27. Awards - Outstanding Operation
Presented by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals
GAWP
2007
2014
2010
2017

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29. Q. How many miles of water pipes are there in Gwinnett County?
A. Over 4,000 B. Over 2,000 C. Over 3,500 D. Over 5,000

30. Q. How many miles of water pipe are there in Gwinnett County?
A. Over 4,000
B. Over 2,000
C. Over 3,500
D. Over 5,000
Gwinnett County distributes drinking water through a network of about 3,700 miles of piping!

31. Q. How often does Shoal Creek Filter Plant test the water quality?
A. Every week
B. Twice per day
C. Every day
D. Every hour

32. Q. How often does Shoal Creek Filter Plant test the water quality?
A. Every week
B. Twice per day
C. Every day
D. Every hour
Our laboratory staff tests the quality of the water hourly for every step of the water treatment process.