City of Norfolk Water Treatment, Water Pollution Control Divisions Awarded for Safety Practices
Earlier last fall, the City of Norfolk Water Treatment/Sewer and Water Pollution Control Divisions were recognized and awarded at conferences in Kearney for their safety practices.
By News Channel Nebraska
NORFOLK - Earlier last fall, the City of Norfolk Water Treatment/Sewer and Water Pollution Control Divisions were recognized and awarded at conferences in Kearney for their safety practices.
The Norfolk Water Treatment Plant prides itself in providing safe, clean drinking water for the citizens of Norfolk. Due to the continued improvement in the field of safety based on accidents, prevention, and training, the Water/Sewer Division received the Nebraska Section American Water Works Association (AWWA) Safety Award during the AWWA Conference.
“The best thing about receiving this award is the fact that it’s a team award,” said Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, Chad Roberts.
The Water Pollution Control (WPC) Plant began its existence in 1959 with the construction of Norfolk’s first wastewater treatment facility. At that time, the City was generating 1.0 million gallons of wastewater per day. Currently, the WPC receives 3.5 million gallons of wastewater per day.
The WPC Plant received the Silver Safety Award at the annual Water Environment Federation (WEF) Conference in Kearney. The purpose of the award is to encourage active and effective safety programs in the water environment field, and to recognize entities that not only invest their resources to develop high-quality safety programs and adopt them within their own culture, but also actively seek out opportunities to share these programs with others in the water industry for the benefit of all.
Contact: Dennis Watts, Water and Sewer Director
300 S. 49th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701
[email protected] or 402-844-2210