The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (“NACWA”) announced 47 water utilities across the United States as Honorees in the “Utility of the Future Today” program (“Program”).
The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Utility Department was among the 47 water utilities.
The Program was initiated in 2016 and is a partnership of the following organizations:
- National Association of Clean Water Agencies
- Water Environment Federation
- Water Research Foundation
- WateReuse Association
- U.S. Water Alliance
The Program is supported by the following advisory partners:
- United States Environmental Protection Agency
- United States Department of Energy
The utilities are chosen by a panel of experts described as “utility professionals, general managers, and water experts.”
The Program is stated to recognize water utilities that are:
. . . reimagining community partnership and engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients.
Fayetteville’s Utility Department’s area of activity for which it was chosen is described as “nutrient reduction and materials recovery.” The utility is a prior winner of the award.
The 2023 Honorees will be recognized in person at the Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Conference on October 3rd in Chicago, Illinois.
A National Association of Clean Water Agencies news release can be downloaded here.
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