​​The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) is proud to be honored with several accolades from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the leading industry body for wastewater management in the United States.

 PBCWUD's Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility in Boynton Beach and Western Region North Wastewater Treatment Facility in Pahokee were awarded 'Gold' in NACWA's Peak Performance category. The Gold level is bestowed upon utilities for excellence in wastewater treatment compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit administered by the EPA. The Gold award represents 100% compliance with the NPDES permits issued to PBCWUD. Statewide, PBCWUD was only one of two utilities to attain this recognition.

 The Pahokee facility treats up to 1.2 million gallons per day (mgd) wastewater from area homes and businesses. The Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility treats up to 35 mgd of wastewater and returns up to 22 mgd of reclaimed water to the environment through landscape irrigation and two constructed wetlands, Wakodahatchee and Green Cay.

 “On behalf of the entire team, we're honored to have received these national recognitions for our utility's commitment to efficient wastewater treatment and regulatory compliance," said Ali Bayat, P.E., PMP, Utility Director.

 For media inquiries, contact Beth Motschenbacher, Public Information Manager: call (561) 493-6068 or email WUDPR@pbcwater.com