ARCHIVE SITE - Last updated Jan. 19, 2017. Please visit www.NACWA.org for the latest NACWA information.
ARCHIVE SITE - Last updated Jan. 19, 2017. Please visit www.NACWA.org for the latest NACWA information.
Applications Due By: NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards Program recognizes member agency facilities for excellence in wastewater treatment as measured by their compliance with their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements in the 2013 calendar year. This program has honored thousands of NACWA member agency facilities since its inception in 1987. This year, we fully anticipate that we will eclipse last year’s record number of honorees. Three Categories to Recognize Facility AchievementNACWA’s Peak Performance Awards Program includes of three categories of recognition – Platinum, Gold and Silver. The criteria for each category are as follows:
All eligible member agency facilities must provide at least secondary treatment, or advanced primary treatment with a 301(h) waiver. Additionally, there are no facility capacity minimums for Peak Performance Award eligibility. How to Apply for 2013 Peak Performance RecognitionThe attached Peak Performance Award Application Packet provides you with complete details and information to apply for recognition. Applications for the 2013 Peak Performance Awards Program are due by April 4, 2014. Applying for Peak Performance recognition is easy– facilities may complete and submit their applications in the following ways:
Applicants must provide a copy of the applicable federal or state-issued NPDES permit requirements or a copy of these requirements must already be on file with NACWA. Please review the “What to Submit” section, which can be found on page 2 of the application packet carefully to determine what your facility must submit to be eligible for a Peak Performance Award. If the survey form is not adequate to show all permit requirements and discharge results, it may be modified or a separate table may be submitted by e-mail to Mark Hoeke at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please use an Excel spreadsheet where possible and include monthly flow data even if flow is not a permit limit. 2013 Peak Performance Award RecognitionNACWA’s 2013 Platinum Peak Performance honorees will be recognized at an Awards Ceremony & Reception during NACWA’s 2014 Summer Conference in Portland, Oregon in July. First-time Platinum Award recipients will be invited to accept their award in person during the ceremony while Multi-Platinum honorees will be recognized in a multimedia presentation. All award winning facilities will be showcased in the July/August edition of NACWA’s bi-monthly e-newsletter, the Clean Water Advocate. Certificates for all Platinum, Gold and Silver honorees will be forwarded to each Member Agency’s primary NACWA contact in early August 2014. Additionally, the opportunity to purchase Peak Performance wear will be provided for all honorees. Questions?Please contact Mark Hoeke via e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or phone: 202/361-7446, with any questions you may have regarding completion of the Peak Performance application form. General questions about the Peak Performance Award Program and/or the awards ceremony should be directed to Christian Howard, at NACWA’s National Office, phone: 202/533-1805 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . *This Member Update is provided to Affiliate Members for information only. ATTACHMENTS • 2013 Peak Performance Application Packet • 2013 Peak Performance Application
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