Water research and workforce development center opens in Gwinnett

The Water Tower is a new research and workforce development center in Gwinnett County. (Courtesy of Gwinnett County)

A new center for research and workforce development focused on the water industry is now open in Gwinnett County.

The Water Tower has a co-working space for engineering firms, the staff is collaborating with consultants and academics, there are labs for research and plans to host jobs trainings.

“I think most people, even a lot of people in our industry, for that matter, take water for granted,” said Melissa Meeker, the CEO of the Water Tower.