Water Treatment Plant Renamed To Honor Tom Lowe

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- Following a dedication ceremony inside its Johns Creek offices, the Atlanta-Fulton County Water Resources Commission revealed a new sign outside its water treatment plant that honors a former county commissioner.

The newly re-christened Tom Lowe Atlanta Fulton County Water Treatment Plant honors the commissioner who served north Fulton County for 40 years.

The AFCWRC board voted in November to rename the facility after the Lowe to recognize his dedication to the area and contribution to the commission.

"It's very fitting that the Johns Creek Water Reclamation Facility be named for Commissioner Tom Lowe," said Fulton County Commission Vice-Chair and AFCWRC Chairman Liz Hausmann. "Not only was he a pillar of the North Fulton community, but his advanced engineering background enabled him to understand the need for clean, potable water and identify the potential of the Johns Creek location. Fulton County is fortunate to have benefited from his 40 years of leadership and service. While he is greatly missed, Fulton will continue to honor his legacy going forward."

Among the dignitaries on hand were Bettye Lowe, the widow of the late commissioner, his daughter-in-law Traci Lowe and many former staffers of the veteran lawmaker.

Commissioner Tom Lowe was among the founding members who served on the AFCWRC when it was created in 1986. Because of his civil engineering background, Lowe was instrumental in the negotiation of the water withdrawal permit with Environmental Protection Division, acquisition of land and construction of the water treatment plant that now bears his name.

The late Commissioner Tom Lowe's commitment to the AFCWRC helped realize the vision of a regional water treatment facility to ensure adequate water supply for the growing population needs of North Fulton well into the future. Commissioner Tom Lowe died in 2015 at the age of 86.

"Thanks to Commissioner Lowe's expertise in civil engineering, he looked into his crystal ball and recognized the need for a water treatment plant to serve the North Fulton area for years to come," said Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves. "Naming the facility after Tom is a fitting tribute to thank him for the knowledge and vision he brought to our county."

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Photo: from left to right are: Fulton County District 3 Commissioner Lee Morris, Atlanta City Council President and AFCWRC Board Vice-Chairman Ceasar Mitchell, Traci Lowe, Fulton County Commission Chairman and AFCWRC Board Member John Eaves, Bettye Lowe, Fulton County District 2 Commissioner and AFCWRC Board Member Bob Ellis, Fulton County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chairman & AFCWRC Board Chairman Liz Hausmann, AFCWRC Board Member Dr. Gary Ludi, Mountain Park Mayor Jim Still, Atlanta City Council Member (District 2) Kwanza Hall and Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker. Credit: Jessica Corbitt/Fulton County government