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The Macon Water Authority boasts a reputation for excellence in the industry. Our operations, staff, and facilities have all been honored with several awards over the years.

System Awards

Best Tasting Drinking Water in North America

The MWA was selected in 2009 as having the Best Tasting Drinking Water in North America as a result of winning the “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test as judged by the American Water Works Association.

Additional Taste Test Awards

  • 2016 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Best Tasting Water in District 5
  • 2015 GAWP People’s Choice Award for Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia
  • 2015 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5
  • 2010 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5
  • 2009 GAWP Best Tasting Water in Georgia
  • 2009 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5
  • 2005 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5
  • 2004 GAWP Best Tasting Water in District 5

AMWA Gold Award

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) honored the MWA with its 2012 Gold Award for utility excellence. The Macon Water Authority was one of only four utilities in Georgia to receive this distinction.

Georgia Water Coalition’s Clean 13

In 2017, the MWA was among the “Clean 13” Clean Water Heroes in Georgia, as selected by the Georgia Water Coalition for the utility’s use of pipe lining technology to protect the integrity of the Ocmulgee River.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award

  • 2017 Silver Award
  • 2016 Silver Award
  • 2015 Silver Award

MWA Sewer Conveyance Department

  • 2019 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Collection System Platinum Award for a system evaluation score of 95% or higher for nine consecutive years
  • 2018 GAWP Collection System Platinum Award
  • 2017 GAWP Collection System Platinum Award
  • 2016 GAWP Collection System Platinum Award
  • 2015 GAWP Collection System Platinum Award
  • 2014 GAWP Collection System Gold Award
  • 2013 GAWP Collection System Gold Award
  • 2012 GAWP Collection System Gold Award
  • 2011 GAWP Collection System Gold Award
  • 2007 GAWP Collection System of the Year Award
  • 2005 GAWP Collection System of the Year Award

Georgia Rivers Alive

  • 2012 Georgia Rivers Alive Confluence Award

MWA Water Distribution Department

  • 2019 GAWP Water Distribution System Gold Award for a system evaluation score of 95% or higher
  • 2018 GAWP Water Distribution System Gold Award
  • 2017 GAWP Water Distribution System Gold Award

GAWP Public Education Awards

  • 2014 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Certificate of Merit for Public Education Program of the Year
  • 2014 GAWP Best Innovative Initiative for the MWA Kids Fishing Derby
  • 2013 GAWP Best Industry Event for Ocmulgee Alive!
  • 2011 GAWP Best Innovative Initiative for the MWA Kids Fishing Derby
  • 2011 Certificate of Distinguished Achievement for Ocmulgee Alive!

MWA Business Operations – Finance Department

  • 1997-2018 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (22 consecutive years)
  • 2012-2018 GFOA Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (7 consecutive years)

Facility Awards

Frank C. Amerson, Jr. Water Treatment Plant

Rocky Creek Water Reclamation Facility

Lower Poplar Street Water Reclamation Facility

Individual Awards