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Laurel, Md. – October 17, 2024 – The nation's leading clean water organization recognized all six of WSSC Water’s water resource recovery facilities (WRRF) for outstanding performance in complying with federal permit limits and Clean Water Act standards. The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) presented its Peak Performance Awards to the high-performing facilities at WSSC Water’s monthly Commission meeting. 

There are three categories of awards: 

  •  Platinum: Facilities that have consistently achieved perfect compliance for five or more years. 
  • Gold: Facilities that achieved 100 percent compliance for an entire calendar year.  
  • Silver: Facilities that received no more than five permit violations in a calendar year. 

WSSC Water’s Peak Performance Awards: 

  • Platinum  
    • Damascus, 24th consecutive year​  
    • Parkway, 18th consecutive year​ 
    • Seneca, 18th consecutive year 
  • Gold  
    • Piscataway, 2nd consecutive year  
    • Hyattstown, 1st year 
  • Silver 
    • Western Branch, 1st year 

There are approximately 15,000 WRRFs nationwide. Only 181 received platinum status, 176 earned gold and 153 achieved silver.   

“Helping protect the Chesapeake Bay through superior wastewater treatment is a priority and deeply rooted in our values and our commitment to clean water,” said WSSC Water General Manager and CEO Kishia L. Powell. "Thank you to our committed employees - Team H2O - at our water resource recovery facilities for their unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship and NACWA for recognizing our relentless efforts." 

"The people who work at water and wastewater utilities are like water doctors, providing critical treatment to ensure clean water for their customers and the environment," said NACWA CEO Adam Krantz. "We proudly present these Peak Performance Awards to WSSC Water’s WRRF workforce, underscoring their vital and unyielding role in delivering essential services to their customers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties." 

About NACWA 

For 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 and a top technical resource for water management, sustainability and ecosystem protection interests. NACWA represents public wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide. The association's growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for all member utilities and ensures they have the necessary tools to provide affordable and sustainable clean water for all.