Sinclair Water Authority
The Authority
Our mission, history, leadership, photo archive, and career opportunities.
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About us
A modern surface-water utility serving Baldwin and Putnam Counties.
What we do
The Authority treats surface water from Lake Sinclair to meet all federal and state drinking-water standards, then delivers it wholesale to Baldwin and Putnam Counties through separate systems. Created under Georgia House Bill 398, it is a public, wholesale-only transmission entity governed by a five-member board and subject to annual independent audit.
Georgia Public Water System No. GA2370087 · surface-water source · wholesale service · our history · board & staff.
Our history
From the damming of the Oconee River to a modern membrane-filtration plant.
Lake and Authority timeline
Georgia Power began the Furman Shoals project on the Oconee River in 1929; its 3,000-foot dam, completed in the early 1950s, honors company engineer Benjamin W. Sinclair — as does the lake.
Baldwin and Putnam counties formed the Sinclair Water Authority in 2001, later joined by the City of Eatonton, and dedicated today's ultrafiltration plant on September 25, 2008.
Board & staff
The board that governs the Authority and the certified team that runs the plant.
Board of directors
| Name | Role | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Walker | Chairperson | Baldwin & Putnam |
| Jeff Wooten | Representative | Putnam |
| Brian Robinson | Representative | Baldwin |
| Sammy Hall | Representative | Baldwin |
| Joan Minton | Representative | Putnam |
Plant staff
| Name | Role | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Stuart | Manager | Class I Water |
| Andy Beall | Operator | Class I Water |
| William Beall | Operator | Class I Water |
| Brandon Columbus | Operator | Class II Water |
| Avery Lundy | Operator | Class II Water |
| Scott Jones | Operator | Class III Water |
| Will Spani | Maintenance | Class III Water, Class II Maintenance Technologist |
Seven team members operate the plant 365 days a year at a permitted capacity of 6.0 MGD.
Photo gallery
Highlights from our plant and facility on Lake Sinclair.
Archived facility photos
Browse the complete photo archive and select any image to view it larger.
Join our team
Help provide safe, reliable drinking water to Baldwin and Putnam Counties.
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Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and inspect treatment systems and equipment
- Sample, test, and log data; respond to alarms and troubleshoot
- Maintain regulatory compliance and facility safety
Qualifications
- Georgia Water Operator License (Class 3, 2, or 1)
- High school diploma; able to work independent overnight shifts
- Attention to detail, basic computer skills, physical ability
Competitive pay based on license level and experience. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off — plus work–life balance, career growth, and a safety-first culture.