![Cool the Roof. Stop the Leaks. Two Sustainable Measures in a Georgia County.](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Frockdale1.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=620&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=1024&s=454955e71963950e6568c55351121788)
The thermoplastic polyolefin roofing installed on this building at the Quigg Wastewater Treatment Facility reflects more sunlight than traditional materials. Cool roofs can reduce air conditioning load.
Two energy-conscious roof replacements and satellite imaging to detect underground pipe leaks helped a Georgia county win recognition as an environmental steward.
In January 2018, the Atlanta Regional Commission certified Rockdale County as a 2017 Green Community at the silver...