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I N SI DE:
Tales from Lou,
the Toilet
Ripple Effect
Open for Entries
Job Spotlight: Disposal
ATHENS WATER FESTIVAL WINNERS!
Equipment Operator Thanks to all the festival volunteers and participants.
See a photo gallery at: AthensWaterFestival.com
LITTLE LILY
LOOKOUT
Can you find the Little Lily hidden
in this newsletter? You could win
a gift certificate from a Certified
Blue location! Tell us at
accgov.com/LittleLilyLookout. Enter the 2022 Ripple Effect Film Project by creating a
Entries accepted until December short film about water. The contest is open to Pre-K
15, 2021. Thank you to these through 12th-grade filmmakers of all experience levels in
restaurants for providing gift Athens-Clarke County and neighboring counties.
certificates for our latest winners: Individuals or teams welcome. Finalists get to see their
film on the big screen and may win cash prizes!
No entry fees – learn how to submit your film and see the
winning 2021 films at RippleEffectFilmProject.org.
Theme: Healthy Water, Healthy World
SUPPORT BLUE! Submission deadline: January 15, 2022
ACC’s “blue” businesses See the finalists’ films, drive-in style: March 19, 2022
take extra steps to at Sandy Creek Park
practice water-efficiency
At right: The Drought Report, awarded Best Film, by the Whit Davis
and protect our water.
Elementary Kindergarten Class, with teacher Leslie Johnson
For more info and
locations, visit:
accgov.com/blue. LOOK FOR
THE DECAL
ACC PUD
IMAGINE A DAY WITHOUT WATER QUALITY
OCTOBER 21, 2021 AWARDED
What would your day be like without water? No water to drink or for washing
In honor of Imagine a
The Water Conservation Office
your hands. No water to shower, flush the toilet, or do laundry. Hospitals would Day Without Water
received its 5th Sustained
close without water. Firefighters couldn’t put out fires and farmers couldn’t water Free! Small Coffee at Jittery Joe’s
Roaster, 425 Barber Street Excellence Award from the EPA’s
their crops. Disease would spread.
Thursday, October 21, 8:30–10:00AM WaterSense Program for promoting
Our water and wastewater systems are vital to safely keeping water flowing, 24 hours water-saving WaterSense products.
a day/7 days a week. Imagine a Day Without Water 2021 is the sixth annual event to
In honor of World Toilet Day
raise awareness in America about the value of water. ImagineADayWithoutWater.org Free! Tour of the Cedar Creek
Water Reclamation Facility
take Share a photo, video, or live stream of your local drinking water sources, Friday, November 19, 4:30–5:30PM
action! the North & Middle Oconee Rivers and Bear Creek Reservoir. Use #ValueWater. Register at: ThinkAtTheSink.com
TALES Lou THE TOILET
from
Art by Joey Weiser
GIVE THE GIFT
OF WATER
Every year, on the Tuesday after
Thanksgiving, people take the time to kick
off the holiday season by giving back to
their community. Some neighbors struggle
In honor of World Toilet Day to pay for essential water services and
your gift can help.
Go to: accgov.com/ProjectSHARE
WHEN: WHERE: to make a donation or to learn how to
Month of Normal Hardware, 1328 Prince Avenue apply for assistance with your bill.
November, M–F: 8:00AM–5:30PM; Sat: 8:00AM–3:00PM
while supplies Athens Hardware, 1080 US-29
last. M–F: 8:00AM–5:00PM
FREE! 2 or 3 inch universal flappers for PUD customers.
FIRST FEMALE ON THIS IMPORTANT JOB
Disposal
Terrinisha Burgess Equipment
Operator
There are many “behind-the-scene” jobs that must be done to ensure that the water you use is safely
reclaimed and returned to our local rivers. Terrinisha Burgess is responsible for some of this essential work at
our water reclamation facilities. Our first female disposal equipment operator, Terrinisha is an experienced
commercial vehicle driver.
Terrinisha operates several types of trucks, including a tandem dump truck to haul waste to disposal sites, a
dumpster truck for various hauling at the water reclamation plant, and a tanker truck to haul liquid digested
sludge to water reclamation facilities. She also assists the maintenance mechanics in installing electric
motors, centrifugal pumps, and similar plant equipment.
Terrinisha loves being able to do a variety of tasks. When asked what she likes about her job, she responded
“Basically, everything! I love my colleagues, they are always super-motivated and inspire me daily.”
Terrinisha, for your enthusiasm, hard work, and dedication!
We’re hiring! ACC PUD has several new openings with benefits. See the job list at: accgov.com/jobs.aspx.
Water Works PRESORT STD
U.S. Postage
Photo Contest accgov.com/publicutilities
ThinkAtTheSink.com
PAID
Permit No. 11
Athens, GA
facebook.com/lilyanne.phibian
twitter.com/AccWaterWarrior
instagram.com/lilyannephibian
124 East Hancock Ave.
Athens, Georgia 30601
Water Bill Questions
706-613-3500
Administration
706-613-3470
Photo by Linda Bach Water Conservation
706-613-3729
To Report a Water Leak
706-613-3495
Emergencies
Photo by Cynthia Gresham 706-613-3481
Visit accgov.com/WaterWorks Printed locally on recycled paper.
for photo contest winners & video.
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