FKAA Awarded the 2015 Plant Operations Excellence Award

Florida Keys – January 19, 2016 – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has recognized the exceptional achievements of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority in bestowing a 2015 Plant Operations Award on the Authority’s J. Robert Dean Water Treatment Plant.

Each year, the FDEP presents awards to drinking water facilities around the state, that demonstrate excellence in operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, waste reduction, pollution prevention, recycling, or other special achievements. These awards are presented to recognize facilities that demonstrate a special commitment to excellence in management through dedicated professionalism.

The award is presented to one facility in each of the FDEP’s six district office water system categories, with the Authority garnering the Large Community Water System Award for the Southeast District.

Items considered in granting the award include the Authority’s initiative in implementing an extensive energy saving power monitoring program, their innovative approach to nitrification control, and their public education efforts, including a collaboration with the University of Miami, whereby a demonstration of the Authority’s water treatment process has been incorporated into the nursing program curriculum.

“Our employees continue to prove their dedication and commitment to delivering the safest and best tasting drinking water throughout the Florida Keys,” stated the Authority’s Executive Director, Kirk Zuelch. “The Authority is honored to receive this prestigious designation by the FDEP.”

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