Aug 11, 2017
Atlantic
County Utilities Authority (ACUA) was selected as one of 25 utilities in the
United States to earn “Utility of the Future
Today” recognition, which celebrates the achievements of forward-thinking,
innovative water utilities that are providing resilient value-added service to
communities.
“ACUA is honored to be
recognized among some of the most outstanding water utilities in the nation,”
said President Rick Dovey. “The recognition is a testament to our employees and
organizational culture and affirms our commitment to ACUA’s mission: to use new
technologies, innovations and employee ideas to provide the highest quality and
most cost effective environmental services.”
The 25 utilities
recognized in 2017 are recovering resources from wastewater, engaging in their
community, forming unique partnerships, and building an internal culture of
innovation.
The Utility of the
Future framework provides a model for utilities of all sizes to achieve more
efficient operations, enhanced productivity, and long-term sustainability. The
recognition component was launched in 2016 by four water sector organizations—the
National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment
Federation (WEF), the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF) and
WateReuse, with input from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“The innovations
occurring within the water sector collectively present an opportunity for a
paradigm shift in the way utilities think about and solve long-standing
challenges,” said Dr. Eileen O’Neill, Executive Director of the Water
Environment Federation. “WEF is excited to recognize these utilities that are
already embracing innovative ways to better serve their communities.”
The following utilities
are being recognized for the first time:
• Atlantic County Utilities Authority (New Jersey)
• Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (South Carolina)
• Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer (North Carolina)
• Chesterfield County Department of Utilities (Virginia)
• City of Cape Coral (Florida)
• Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (Arkansas)
• City of Phoenix (Arizona)
• City of Quincy (Washington)
• City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (North Carolina)
• City of St. Cloud (Minnesota)
• Columbus Water Works (Georgia)
• Greenville Renewable Water Resources (South Carolina)
• Greenwood Metropolitan District (South Carolina)
• Hanover Sewerage Authority (New Jersey)
• Lancaster Area Sewer Authority (Pennsylvania)
• Loudon Water (Virginia)
• Lowell Regional Utility (Massachusetts)
• West County Wastewater District (California)
These utilities are being recognized for a second year but for a new area of
performance:
• City of Fayetteville (Arkansas)
• DC Water (District of Columbia)
• Gwinnett County (Georgia)
• King County (Washington)
• Miami-Dade Water & Sewer (Florida)
• San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (California)
• Tucson Water (Arizona)
Honorees will be
recognized during an awards ceremony at WEFTEC 2017 this October in Chicago.
To learn more, visit http://www.wef.org/UtilityoftheFuture or contact UtilityRecognition@wef.org.
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About
WEF
The Water Environment Federation is a not-for-profit technical and educational
organization of 34,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations
representing water quality professionals around the world. Since 1928, WEF and
its members have protected public health and the environment. As a global water
sector leader, our mission is to connect water professionals, enrich the
expertise of water professionals, increase the awareness of the impact and
value of water, and provide a platform for water sector innovation. To learn
more, visit www.wef.org.
WEF Media Contact: Travis Loop, 703.684.2465, tloop@wef.org
About NACWA
For nearly 50 years, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)
has been the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory and legal
advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues. NACWA represents public
wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide. Our unique and
growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for all member utilities, and
ensures they have the tools necessary to provide affordable and sustainable
clean water for all. Our vision is to represent every utility as a NACWA
member, helping to build a strong and sustainable clean water future. For more
information, visit us at www.nacwa.org.
NACWA Media Contact: Anthony Viardo, 202.533.1810, tviardo@nacwa.org
About WE&RF
The Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF) is a nonprofit (501c3)
organization officially formed in July 2016 as the result of the merger of
Water Environment Research Foundation and the WateReuse Research Foundation.
The merged research foundation, with a combined research portfolio representing
over $200 million, conducts research to treat and recover beneficial materials
from wastewater, stormwater, and seawater including water, nutrients, energy,
and biosolids. To learn more, visit www.werf.org.
WERF Media Contact: Carrie W. Capuco, 571.384.2097, ccapuco@werf.org
About WateReuse
WateReuse is an international thought-leader on alternative water supply
development and the global go-to source for applied research, education, and
advocacy on water reuse. Representing a coalition that includes utilities,
government agencies, and industry; WateReuse works to educate policymakers and
the public on the science, economic value, and environmental benefits of
treating water to safely use it for designated purposes, such as irrigation,
manufacturing, and drinking. To learn more, visit www.watereuse.org.
WateReuse Media Contact: Zachary Dorsey, 571.445.5503, zdorsey@watereuse.org