Jackson County
Water & Sewerage Authority
Serving You Since 1986
Jackson County
Water & Sewerage Authority
Serving You Since 1986
Temporary Suspension of New Water and Sewer Connections has been lifted
Main Office and Customer Service
70 Authority Ave
Jefferson, GA 30549
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Bill Payment Hotline
Water Emergency Contact Hotline
Sewer/Wastewater Emergency Hotline
(706)-424-1597
Main Office and Customer Service
70 Authority Ave
Jefferson, GA 30549
Get In Touch
Call Us
Email US
customerservice@jcwsa.com
Fax Us
Bill Payment Hotline
Water Emergency Contact Hotline
Sewer/Wastewater Emergency Hotline
Current Board Members
Christopher Nichols
CHAIRMAN
Tommy Benton
VICE-CHAIR
Kevin Poe
BOARD MEMBER
Dave Ehrhardt
BOARD MEMBER
Wade Johnson
BOARD MEMBER
About Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority
The JCWSA was created as a political subdivision of the State of Georgia by an act of the Georgia General Assembly in 1986 to facilitate providing water and sewer service to citizens of Jackson County. The JCWSA is governed by a 5-member Board, each of whom must reside in Jackson County, and each is appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Jackson County. Members serve staggered 3-year terms without compensation for a period not to exceed 9 consecutive years. An Authority member can not be reappointed after 3 consecutive terms without at least one year of inactive status.
The JCWSA operates as an independent political subdivision of the state, similar to counties and cities in Georgia. However, the Authority is not a taxing entity and therefore operates as an enterprise, meaning it operates solely off of the revenues from water and sewer billings and fees.
In the past, the JCWSA did receive a percentage of the Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) dollars from Jackson County. SPLOST dollars were used exclusively for large water projects including transmission lines, large mains, water towers and pumping stations.
With the voter passage of SPLOST #6 in March of 2016, the Authority once again receives a percentage of the one percent tax and continue to address water needs in Jackson County. Details of approved water projects may be found through the following link: SPLOST #6 Project Booklet
Need to get your Water Service started?
If you are in need of water service and/or sewer service, you will need to apply through one of our customer service representatives.
Whether you are a homeowner or business, the following is required for all new services:
- A completed Water Subscription Agreement
- A copy of your closing statement (new residential purchase)
- A copy of the final plat and/or recorded deed for the lot (new construction)
- A copy of your current lease (rental/lease)
- A Picture ID (a Drivers License or State ID card).
- Payment of an administrative fee by check or cash.
- Payment of a Security Deposit by check, cash, or debit/credit card. This amount may be $150.00 or less based on the customer’s personal credit history. It shall be refundable after (24) months of good payment history and shall be credited to you on your water bill.
If you would like to complete forms electronically, please call our
Customer Service Department at (706) 367-1741 to get started!
For your convenience we are proud to offer you the ability to e-sign your documents via Right Signature by Citrix. For more information on Right Signature, click here.