FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2003
CONTACT: Dee Ann Miller, (850) 245-2112
DEP Honors Water Facilities For
Excellence
TALLAHASSEE – The Department of Environmental
Protection’s (DEP) Division of Water Resource Management today
presented awards to ten domestic wastewater and five public
drinking water facilities from around the state at the annual Plant
Operations Excellence Awards ceremony held in Tallahassee.
“This is the Department’s salute to those facilities
whose strong commitment to management and professionalism ensure
a safe, dependable supply of drinking water for Floridians,”
said DEP’s Director of Water Resource Management Mimi Drew.
“Good management and maintenance are essential for protecting
Florida’s natural resources and providing reliable services.”
The annual awards recognize domestic wastewater and public
drinking water facilities that demonstrate excellence in
operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, conservation,
reuse, waste reduction and pollution prevention. Criteria used
in selecting winners include a review of the company’s
compliance history, record keeping and reporting, customer
relations, operation and maintenance and employee training.
“Florida is a leader in finding cost-effective, long-term
approaches that improve water quality, reduce pollution and
protect the environment." said Drew. “These awards
recognize the substantial investments made by water facilities
in Florida’s environment and economy.”
Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant 2003 Award Winners: JEA
Buckman Wastewater Treatment Facility (Duval); Fiesta Village
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (Lee); City of Punta Gorda
(Charlotte); Kissimmee/Camelot Water Reuse Facility (Orange);
Sugarmill Woods Wastewater Treatment Facility (Hillsborough);
City of Stuart Wastewater Treatment Facility (Martin); Eglin Air
Force Base Auxiliary Field #3; Pine Island Wastewater Treatment
Plant (Lee); Eglin Air Force Base Test Site C-6; Alligator Park
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Charlotte).
Drinking Water Treatment Plant 2003 Award Winners: City
of Tamarac Water Treatment Plant (Broward); Destin Water Users,
Inc (Okaloosa); The Island Water Association, Inc (Lee); Silver
Flag Water Treatment Plant (Tyndall Air Force Base); Spencer’s
Crossing Water Treatment Plant (Clay).
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