The Water Tower is driven by transforming the future of water through cutting-edge research, workforce development, and global industry collaboration. As a nonprofit innovation hub based in Gwinnett County, Georgia, we bring together industry leaders, utilities, private companies, NGOs, and academic institutions to tackle the world's most pressing water challenges. Our state-of-the-art facilities, living laboratory, and extensive training programs empower the next generation of water professionals while accelerating the adoption of groundbreaking technologies.
By fostering collaboration, advancing digital transformation, and bridging the gap between research and real-world application, The Water Tower is shaping a more sustainable and resilient water future - because water isn’t just a resource, it’s life itself.
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Annual Report
From groundbreaking research to hands-on STEM outreach, 2024 was a year of momentum and impact at The Water Tower. We were proud to welcome over 9,000 visitors to our campus, where innovation comes to life through real-world testing, collaborative programming, and cutting-edge technology development.We’re very excited to share the 2024 Annual Report to showcase what The Water Tower has achieved in the past year alongside our incredible partners.We look forward to continuing to innovate with you!
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News and Pipeline Blog
A Tale of Two Water Utilities’ Cybersecurity: From Risks on Paper to Defense in Action – Danielle Jablanski, Cybersecurity Consulting Program Lead – Operational Technology (OT), STV Inc.
Cybersecurity is a cornerstone of resilient, reliable and trusted water service delivery. As utilities modernize treatment facilities and adopt digital controls, protecting these systems is integral to maintaining safe, continuous service and public trust. If cybersecurity for water utilities could be distilled into two guiding…
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Water Security Under Siege: Why CTEM Is the Lifeline for Critical Infrastructure – Michael Rothschild VP, Product Marketing, Armis
As part of our DCS-Water’25 Cybersecurity Conference, we’re highlighting insights from our sponsors who are driving innovation and resilience across the water sector. The following article was originally published by Armis and is shared here with permission. By Michael Rothschild – VP, Product Marketing, Armis…
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Cyber Security Insights for the Water Industry – Kam Chumley-Soltani, National Director, OT Solutions Engineering & Strategy, Armis
Armis is a cyber exposure management and security company that works with Fortune 100, 200 and 500 companies and national, state and local governments to help keep critical infrastructure safe and secure. We sat down with Kam Chumley-Soltani, their National Director of OT Solutions Engineering…
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