LOS ANGELES, CA (October 28, 2020) — Today the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) presented LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) with two of this year’s NACWA Peak Performance Awards. This annual award is presented to honorees who have achieved excellence in operational performance and permit compliance. LASAN's Hyperion Water Treatment Plan received a Gold Award and Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant received a Silver Award.
"We always strive for excellence and sustainability, in pursuit of LA's Zero Wasted Water by 2035 goals," said Enrique C. Zaldivar, Director and General Manager of LASAN. "It's an honor to be recognized by NACWA nationally for the work our team has accomplished over the past year, while being on the front lines and keeping Los Angeles running throughout the pandemic."
The NACWA Platinum Awards recognize 100% compliance with permits over a consecutive five-year period. Gold Awards are presented to facilities with no permit violations for the entire calendar year and Silver Awards are presented to facilities with no more than five violations per calendar year.
Adam Krantz, Chief Executive Officer of NACWA, congratulates this year’s honorees, noting, “Our public utility members are the backbone of the communities they serve, providing safe, reliable access to clean water services day-in and day-out. The Peak Performance Award ceremony is our chance to shine a national spotlight on those outstanding clean water utilities that have demonstrated operational excellence with no more than five permit violations in a calendar year, and, for our Gold and Platinum Award winners, zero violations."