Oak Creek's commitment to delivering top-notch H2O has scored the local Water and Sewer Utility some major accolades. The community’s treatment facility was recently distinguished with the 10-year President’s Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, an initiative backed by seven leading drinking water organizations aiming to push quality standards beyond the usual benchmarks. According to the City of Oak Creek's announcement, these standards are "10 times more stringent" than what's generally expected.
Making this achievement even more significant, the Oak Creek utility is among a select group—only one of eleven utilities across the nation—to be recognized for maintaining these elevated standards for a consecutive decade. As Michael Sullivan, Oak Creek Water and Sewer's General Manager noted in statement obtained by the City of Oak Creek, the process involved to meet these criteria is rigorous: utilities must undergo self-assessment, engage in peer review, and continuously find new ways to enhance their operations.
What does this high honor means for folks in Oak Creek? They can confidently fill their glasses straight from the tap, assured they’re sipping on some of the finest water around. Sullivan emphasized the direct benefits for residents, explaining, “The water that comes out of your tap is fantastic and the best it can be,” in words reported by the City of Oak Creek website.
In addition to the pure quality of their water, the Oak Creek Water and Sewer Utility shows a sustained investment in technological progression and efficiency. Sullivan shared with the City of Oak Creek, “It’s a process to receive an award like. It shows we are constantly monitoring Oak Creek’s water and how we treat it. And we’re always looking for ways to make the process better and more efficient.”
