August 2025 What's on Tap Employee Newsletter

Raleigh Water Facilities Earn National Recognition for Environmental Compliance

Contributed by: Kimberly Holmes - Iverson

Raleigh Water is proud to announce that three of its essential treatment facilities have been honored with the prestigious Platinum Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). This recognition celebrates an exceptional commitment to environmental protection, specifically for consistently achieving perfect compliance with environmental permits over many years. The Platinum Peak Performance Award recognizes facilities that achieve 100% compliance with environmental permits for five consecutive years or more. Raleigh's three plants have collectively surpassed this benchmark with an impressive 52 consecutive years of 100% compliance. This remarkable achievement highlights a sustained level of dedication and precision in environmental stewardship. "NACWA's annual recognition of perfect discharge permit compliance truly highlights the backbone of our industry," said Raleigh Water Assistant Director Scott Smart. "Our remarkable record, among the nation's best, is a direct result of the unwavering commitment, the technical prowess, and the sheer grit of our dedicated team. This isn't just about compliance; it's about the profound impact we have, and we couldn't be prouder of the people who make it happen every single day."

Raleigh Water's operational excellence shines brightly through the achievements of these facilities:

• Little Creek Resource Recovery Facility : Platinum 10: Recognized for an impressive 10 consecutive years of perfect compliance.

• Smith Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant : Platinum 20: Honored for an outstanding 20 consecutive years of flawless compliance.

• Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility : Platinum 22: Celebrated for an extraordinary 22 consecutive years of 100% compliance.

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