Raleigh Water has recently scooped up some high-level kudos from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, bringing not just one, but three Platinum Peak Performance Awards back home. The awards aren't handed out like candy; they're for plants that have managed to stay on the straight and narrow with environmental permits for a solid chunk of time — five years straight or more.
The story is that Raleigh's water treatment facilities haven't just met, they've vaulted over the bar with a collective 52 years of 100% compliance. It's no small feat. According to a celebratory dispatch from Raleigh Water, the city's water wizards and their facilities — Little Creek, Smith Creek, and Neuse River — have proved to be quite adept at delivering unblemished environmental track records. "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," Raleigh Water Assistant Director Scott Smart told the City of Raleigh's news.
Now, behind the scenes at these award-winning operations, there's a fair bit more going on than just crossing T's and dotting I's. These accolades are a testament to their future-forward planning, keeping an eagle eye on the system around the clock, day-to-day finesse in what they do, proactive maintenance, and rigorous testing. It's all about making sure that the water they treat and send back out into the world isn't just good enough — it's better than necessary.
To officially tip their hats, NACWA will be handing Raleigh Water their trophies in real life at their Utility Leadership Conference and 55th Annual Meeting, happening in Colorado Springs, CO tomorrow. It's a gathering of who's who in water, where Raleigh can to rightly bask in the limelight for their water treatment triumphs.
