DATE: May 3, 2016
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Darmanin, Broward County
Water and Wastewater Services Operations Division
PHONE: 954-831-0810
EMAIL: mdarmanin@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL -Broward County's North Regional Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant is the First Place Winner of the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) 2016 Earle B. Phelps Award for "Outstanding Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Performance," in the secondary treatment category.
The annual award was presented at the FWEA Conference held April 24-26, in Orlando, and recognizes wastewater treatment facilities that have maintained the highest removal of pollutants. Awards are given in three wastewater treatment categories: Advanced treatment, advanced secondary treatment and secondary treatment facilities.
"To be recognized as one of the best wastewater treatment facilities in the State of Florida is a huge honor," said Mark Darmanin, Water and Wastewater Operations Division Director. "The plant consistently produces quality treatment and we maintain an exemplary compliance record thanks to the dedication of our staff."
The facility reduces nutrients being discharged through the ocean outfall, increases preventative maintenance hours, operates a septage receiving facility, enforces an active industrial pretreatment program, manages an on-site National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC)-certified laboratory and continues to forge ahead with construction projects such as a Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) receiving station and a highly efficient energy conserving cogeneration facility, as well as training programs to attract and retain talented staff.
The Plant was established in 1974, and is now a 95 million gallon per day facility that provides a regional wastewater treatment and disposal solution for Broward County's retail water customers and large users, including the Cities of Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach and Tamarac; North Springs Improvement District, Parkland Utilities, and North Springs Improvement District and Royal Utilities.
About Water and Wastewater Services
Broward County's Water and Wastewater Services is committed to maintaining quality of life in the County by providing cost-effective water and wastewater management and programs through sound environmental practices. The agency plans, designs and constructs facilities to ensure adequate capacity for potable water, sewer and storm water, and provides retail water and sewer services for more than 50,000 customers. Water and Wastewater Services is also responsible for pumping, treating and distributing water, as well as providing for collection, treatment, reuse and disposal of wastewater for more than 600,000 residents. The agency is also involved in the operation of waterways, water control structures and well systems to provide flood management; and canal management services supporting aquifer recharge as well as removal of aquatic vegetation from certain bodies of water throughout the County. For more information visit Water and Wastewater Services.