July 12, 2016 – The aeration and mixing system recently installed in the Georgia Hwy 36 ground storage tank looks to be doing its job of removing trihalomethanes, a type of disinfection by-product.   Testing  shows a 31% reduction in total trihalomethanes at our regular test sites from June 2015 to June 2016. The average total trihalomethane […]

May 11, 2016 – The Authority’s aeration/mixing system that reduces trihalomethanes in finished water has been operational since April 27th and is showing significant reductions in detected trihalomethanes. “We are really happy to have the new system up and running in time for hot weather, ” said Authority general manager Marcie Seleb.  “Disinfection products like trihalomethanes […]

April 6, 2016 – All water customers of the Authority, the City of Jackson, and the City of Jenkinsburg were mailed a notice of a violation of the maximum contaminant level for Total Trihalomethanes.  A copy of the notice mailed is printed below. We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Testing results […]

The Butts County, et al. Water & Sewer Authority’s regular April 12, 2016 board of directors meeting has been cancelled due to illness.  The board will meet again for its regular monthly meeting on May 10, 2016.

Update February 18, 2016 – The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted by Georgia EPD effective 4:45 p.m.  The bacteria sample taken on February 17, 2016 was found to be negative.  Residents may resume using their water as usual. February 17, 2016  – The Butts County Water Authority’s main line on Marina Circle was struck […]

December 31, 2015 – The Boil Water Advisory for the Old Bethel Road area has been lifted as of 6:50 p.m. on December 31, 2015.  Bacteriological sampling has been completed and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has approved  cancellation of the advisory. The Butts County Water Authority’s main line on Old Bethel Road was struck […]

November 11, 2015 –  Karsten Gotel, the Authority’s data collection technician, is moving throughout Butts County to collect geographic points for hydrants, valves, and manholes.   With the GPS unit, he’s able to link up with a series of satellites and a fixed base station to pinpoint these features with an accuracy of less than a foot.  This data will […]

October 20, 2015 – The Authority is considering using aeration in ground storage tanks to remove and reduce disinfection by-products in finished water.  With aeration, water is simply sprayed into the air in very fine droplets that allow volatile compounds to escape to atmosphere. Pilot testing will be carried out by a team of engineering students from the University of […]

September 8, 2015 – In August, the Authority carried out pilot testing of a new chemical feed process that uses a lime slurry and carbon dioxide to adjust pH and boost alkalinity in drinking water.  The finished product is more stable and less likely to corrode piping.  A side benefit may be a reduction in […]

August 11, 2015 – Work is progressing on a wide variety of projects this summer.  Water main is being installed on Brownlee Road by the Authority’s crew.  A new line is being engineered for Bertha M. White Road and will be installed as a part of the Brownlee project.  Painters are working to complete the […]