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To Celebrate and Recognize City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities Division of Sewerage and Drainage Southerly Water Reclamation Plant for receiving the National Association of Clean Water Agencies Gold Peak Performance Award.
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WHEREAS, 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, as well as a top technical resource for water management, sustainability and ecosystem protection interests.; and
WHEREAS, NACWA represents public wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide. The Association's unique and growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for all member utilities, and ensures they have the tools necessary to provide affordable and sustainable clean water for all.; and
WHEREAS, The City of Columbus treats residential and industrial sanitary waste from homes and businesses located in the city and most surrounding suburbs. The clean, treated water is discharged into the Scioto River; and
WHEREAS, The underground system that conveys this wastewater to a treatment plant is made up of 167 miles of combined sewer and 2,782 miles of separate sanitary sewer pipe that transports wastewater to one of two treatment plants: Jackson Pike or Southerly. An additional 2,537 miles of pipe make up the stormwater collection system; and
WHEREAS, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant is responsible for treating wastewater from the eastern half of the county; and
WHEREAS, Gold Awards are presented to facilities with no permit violations for the entire calendar year; and
WHEREAS, Southerly Water Reclamation Plant for received the Gold Peak Performance Award for a consecutive year, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and honors Department of Public Utilities Division of Sewerage and Drainage Southerly Water Reclamation ...
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