National Association of Clean Water Agencies' (NACWA) Awards
2021 – NACWA Silver Award for Peak Performance
2020 – NACWA Silver Award for Peak Performance
2017 – NACWA Gold Award for Peak Performance
2016 – NACWA Gold Award for Peak Performance
2015 – NACWA Silver Award for Peak Performance
2013 – NACWA Silver Award for Peak Performance
2012 – NACWA Silver Award for Peak Performance
1998 to 2005 – NACWA Silver Award for Peak Performance
Additional Awards
2018 – Water Environment Federation’s Utility of the Future
Recent Accomplishments
Maintained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Certification for 21 straight years
Completed construction for major infrastructure upgrades to Duck Island, and remote pump stations. These projects totaled $22 million in investment.
Development of a 15 year, $95M integrated plan for capital improvements to wastewater transport and treatment systems.
Management and improvements to a robust safety program that features training classes for first aid/CPR, chemical spill response, confined space entry, lockout/tag-out, and other work hazards.
Implemented a collection system level monitoring program throughout the City.
Goals
Receive the NACWA Gold Award for zero violations.
Receive zero odor complaints
Repair and replace 100 catch basins
Clean 350 catch basins
Start next phase of upgrades at Duck Island
Finalize individual MS4 Stormwater permit with EPA
Develop Stormwater Management policies for municipal properties
Establish the next phase of CSO, sewer line, and drain line improvements
Implement modern CMMS work order and asset management software.
Meet the terms of the newly established Sewage Notification Regulation.
Upgrade GIS system to Enterprise ArcGIS to allow in field editing of assets.