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Georgia Water Tanks, LLC

3731 Northcrest Rd

Suite 28

Atlanta, GA 30340

404-991-0404

Design Assistance & Quotations

Richard Hanson

​rdhanson @ georgiawatertanks.com

404-991-0404

Field Service

Ron Grissom

rgrissom @ georgiawatertanks.com​

404-884-2706

THE FOUNDER

Richard Hanson

A 1989 graduate of Georgia Tech, Richard has worked in the field of water pressure control his entire career. First as a manufacturer's rep for SyncroFlo, Watts Regulator, and other control valve companies, covering southeast Georgia and portions of Atlanta.

Then 20 years at SyncroFlo, in every department: Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, IT, Finance, Accounting, Field Service, Commissioning, etc. It was there that he discovered rainwater harvesting, starting in the the late 90's with Gwinnett County Schools' use of alternative water supplies for turf irrigation, cisterns in Puerto Rico, and culminating in offering treatment and pumping skids.

After a friendly parting, now moving back into the rep business for Georgia, eager to find new ways to serve the water control needs in the commercial, industrial, and residential markets. His goal is for rainwater harvesting to be part of the design of most projects, especially in areas where stormwater management is required.

Formal Education

Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Tech

Continuing Education

ABPA Certified Backflow Preventer Technician (certification expired)

Hydraulic Institute - Pump Systems Matter

American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA)

Factory Training

Watts Regulator – backflow preventers, water & steam PRV's, ASME pressure relief valves, galvanic corrosion, thermal expansion, steam traps 

SyncroFlo – domestic water boosters, municipal pumping, fire protection, golf course irrigation, service and commissioning

Watts ACV control valves

Goulds Commercial Pumps

Goulds Vertical Turbine Pumps





Certifications

ARCSA Associated Professional

Hydraulic Institute - Pump Systems Matter - "Subject Matter Expert and Instructor"

Awards

Certifications

2012 Pete Warshaw Industry Service Award - American Society of Plumbing Engineers


MEMBERSHIPS

United States Green Building Council

Georgia Association of Water Professionals

American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association

American Society of Plumbing Engineers

National Fire Protection Association

GEORGIA WATER TANKS SPORTS CLUB

We at Georgia Water Tanks love a good race, or even just a nice run or ride. We formed Georgia Water Tanks Sports Club to encourage our associates and friends to do the same. If you are in the water industry, and would like to join us, please click here.

We offer sponsorships for selected races and striving for heroic athletic accomplishments.

Georgia Water Tanks Sports Club Page