AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
The District is proud of its involvement with a number of professional communities and organizations
Achievements and formal recognition
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California Water Environmental Association:
- 2025 Award of Excellence in Public Outreach and Education
- 2024 Excellence in Innovation and Resiliency award, jointly awarded with Lystek International for innovative application of technology in the wastewater field
- 2022 California Plant of the Year Award, Large, in recognition of excellence in compliance, cost-effectiveness, and innovative practices
- 2020 Safety Plant of the Year, Medium – Redwood Empire Section
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Government Finance Officers Association:
- Special recognition Excellence in Financial Reporting for twenty-five consecutive fiscal years.
- Distinguished Budget presentation Award
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National Association of Clean Water Agencies:
- 2025 Platinum 12 Peak Performance Award in recognition of 12 consecutive years of 100% National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) compliance
- 2016, 2019 Certificate of Recognition – Water Resources Utility of the Future Today Program, for innovative and forward-thinking practices that are providing sustainable, efficient and value-added services to the community
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Water Environment Federation:
- George Burke, Jr. Facility Safety Award in recognition of the Excellence of its Active and Effective Safety Program and Safety Record – 2019