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ITEM: RECOGNITION OF THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT/FDEP 2024 PLANT OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
REQUEST: Recognition of the Village of Wellington Utilities Department for winning the Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2024 Plant Operations Excellence Awards.
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EXPLANATION: The Wellington Water Treatment Facility and the Wastewater Reclamation Facility are winners of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s 2024 Plant Operations Excellence Awards. This award is presented to facilities, people, or processes that demonstrate excellence in operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, waste reduction and pollution prevention, recycling or other special achievements. To be considered for recognition, the facility must demonstrate proactive, innovative and measurable achievements that exceed regulatory requirements and provide a direct benefit to a facility’s success.
The Wastewater Reclamation Facility received the 2024 Operations Excellence Award for a “Type I Facility” (wastewater facility treating 500,000 gallons per day or greater) for the FDEP’s southeast region. The Water Treatment Facility received the 2024 Operations Excellence for an award in the “large community plant” category for the FDEP’s Southeast Region. The wastewater plant last received this award in 2019, but this is the first time the water plant has won this award.
This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our operators, mechanics, electricians, field crews, and those who support them. These awards also recognize Wellington’s ongoing investments in the plant infrastructure and process improvements.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting Our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Recognition of the Village of Wellington Utilities Department for winning the Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2024 Plant Operations Excellence Awards.