NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards Program has been enhanced! We continue to recognize member agency facilities for excellence in NPDES compliance and have expanded eligibility to include facilities that operate under a Federal or state equivalent NPDES permit, an underground injection control permit, or a state control mechanism that regulates effluent quality and reuse of reclaimed flows. Recognition is for compliance in the 2014 calendar year. The Peak Performance Award program has honored thousands of NACWA member agency facilities since its inception in 1987. We fully anticipate that this year, with the program’s enhancements, recognition will eclipse last year’s record number of honorees. Three Categories to Recognize Facility AchievementNACWA’s Peak Performance Awards Program consists of three categories – Platinum, Gold and Silver. The criteria for each category are as follows:
All treatment facility applicants must be publicly owned by a current NACWA member agency and be in operation for at least one month or more during 2014. Treatment facilities must provide, at minimum, 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 2014 Peak Performance RecognitionThe Peak Performance Award Application Packet provides you with complete details and information to apply for recognition. Applications for the 2014 Peak Performance Awards Program are due by April 3, 2015. 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 equivalent NPDES permit, an underground injection control permit, or a state control mechanism that regulates effluent quality and reuse of reclaimed flows 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. Peak Performance Award RecognitionNACWA’s 2014 Platinum Peak Performance honorees will be recognized at an Awards Ceremony & Reception during NACWA’s 2015 Summer Conference & 45th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Providence, RI. First-time Platinum Award recipients (Platinum5) will be invited to accept their award in person, while Multi-Platinum honorees will be recognized as a group 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 distributed to the NACWA primary contact in early August 2015. 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.
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