Department of Public Utilities Recognized by National Association of Clean Water Agencies for Continued Operational Excellence

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) presented the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities with a NACWA Peak Performance Award in 2020. This annual award is presented to honorees who have achieved excellence in operational performance and permit compliance.

Adam Krantz, chief executive officer of NACWA, congratulated this year’s honorees, noting:

“Our public utility members are the backbone of the communities they serve, providing safe, reliable access to clean water services day-in and day-out. The Peak Performance Award ceremony is our chance to shine a national spotlight on those outstanding clean water utilities that have demonstrated operational excellence with no more than five permit violations in a calendar year, and, for our Gold and Platinum Award winners, zero violations.

"These utilities represent the top performers in the whole country and go above and beyond in their mission to protect public health and the environment. This year has seen unprecedented challenges in the wake of the pandemic, and the Peak Performance Award winners have more than risen to the occasion.”