The EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility is honored for the 10th consecutive year by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Area Sewer District

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is going gold once again.

Its EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility (EchoWater Facility) was named a 2024 Gold Peak Performance Award Winner from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, marking the 10th consecutive year that the EchoWater Facility received a Peak Performance Award.

The 2024 Peak Performance Awards recognize public utility members for excellence in permit compliance over the 2024 calendar year. In the last 30 years, this was the fifth Gold Award that the EchoWater Facility received from NACWA, also winning 16 Silver Awards in that span.

“We are excited to be selected once again for a Gold Peak Performance Award,” said SacSewer General Manager Christoph Dobson. “Our vision is to set the bar for excellence in utility management and environmental sustainability, and these awards demonstrate our ongoing responsibility to serve our community by protecting public health and the environment. We are proud of what we accomplish at the EchoWater Facility, and this is a testament to the dedication and hard work our staff put forth every single day.”

For more than 50 years, NACWA has been the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory, and legal advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues. It also serves as a top technical resource for water management, sustainability, and ecosystem protection interests.

The 2024 Peak Performance Awards recognize public agency members that demonstrate exceptional compliance and operational excellence under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. To earn a Gold Award, a facility must maintain a perfect record with zero permit violations within a calendar year. Facilities with no more than five violations can earn a Silver Award.

These award-winning utilities exemplify the highest standards in the country, going above and beyond to protect water resources for the communities they serve. It is just another example of SacSewer’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.

For the full list of honorees, and to learn more about NACWA and the Peak Performance Awards, visit nacwa.org. To learn more about the ongoing efforts of SacSewer and its EchoWater Facility, visit sacsewer.com.