The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works has received the received the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards for wastewater treatment excellence at all seven of the County’s Water Reclamation Facilities.

Several facilities received NACWA’s highest award, peak performance platinum, which recognizes facilities demonstrating five consecutive years of 100 percent compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits. The County’s Broadwater facility has 28 consecutive years of perfect performance, and Maryland City facility has 12 years and counting.

From the press release:

“These awards and the continued success of our wastewater treatment operation highlight our daily efforts to protect the environment and public safety,” said DPW Director Chris Phipps. “The high standards, work ethic, innovation and dedication of our talented operators and engineers are second to none.”

Annapolis WRF – Gold
Broadneck WRF – Gold
Broadwater WRF – Platinum (28)
Cox Creek WRF- Silver
MD City WRF- Platinum (12)
Patuxent WRF- Gold
Piney Orchard WRF – Silver

For more information, view the full press release, and visit NACWA’s peak performance awards page.