Water Utilities Press Releases

2020

American Society of Civil Engineers Awards WUD "Project of the Year"

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) received the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Florida Section Project of the Year award during a virtual ceremony Wednesday, November 4. ...

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Don't Flush Animal Waste Bags!

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) reminds residents that only toilet paper should be flushed into the wastewater system. ...

AAA Bond Rating Re-Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Services

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) had its triple A bond rating re-affirmed by all three major rating services – S&P Global, Fitch and Moody's – after a recent review of PBCWUD's enterprise and financial risk profile. ...

Temporary Modification to Water Disinfection Process to Begin July 8

In order to maintain compliance with regulatory water quality requirements in the water distribution system, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) will temporarily modify its water disinfection process between Wednesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 29, 2020. ...

Water Utilities Garners Awards from FWEA

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) was presented with four awards by the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) on Tuesday, April 28. Originally to be held at the annual Florida Water Resources Conference, the awards ceremony was conducted virtually due to the cancella ...

2019 Water Quality Reports Released

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) announced the publication of its 2019 Annual Water Quality Reports for both the eastern and western communities on Friday, May 15. As evidenced by the reports, which are available online at pbcwater.com by clicking on the "Water Quality" ta ...

PBCWUD Closes Lobbies Except for Essential Deliveries

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) announced Wednesday that effective immediately, and until further notice, the entrances to all PBCWUD facilities are closed, except for essential deliveries. ...

County's Water Safe for Consumption, No Shortage of Supply

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) drinking water is safe from contamination of the COVID-19 virus. Furthermore, PBCWUD customers will experience no shortage of potable water supplies should the spread of the illness further impact Palm Beach County. ...

PBCWUD Recognized for Design-Build Florida Project of the Year

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) and Globaltech, Inc. were presented with the award for Best Overall in the Water/Wastewater Category from the Design-Build Institute of America Florida Region (DBIA FL) "Design-Build Project of the Year Awards" for the PBCWUD Optimization a ...

Temporary Modification of Water Disinfection Process to Begin January 11

In order to maintain compliance with regulatory water quality requirements in the water distribution system, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) will temporarily modify its water disinfection process between Saturday, January 11 and Friday, January 31, 2020. ...

2019

WUD Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA) for its 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). ...

PBCWUD Celebrates 50 Years of Service

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) celebrated 50 years of service this week. ...

PBCWUD Receives Highest Bond Rating

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) received a triple A bond rating from all three major rating services – S&P Global, Fitch and Moody's – Wednesday after a recent review of PBCWUD's enterprise and financial risk profile. ...

PBCWUD Ready Should Hurricane Season Intensify in Weeks Ahead

While the impact of any storm cannot be predicted, staff with the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) understand that the best way to ensure minimal impact to the life-essential service we provide our customers is through preparation. ...

Modification to Water Disinfection Process to Begin July 14

2018 Annual Water Quality Reports Released

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) announced the publication of its 2018 Annual Water Quality Reports for both the eastern and western communities on Wednesday, June 26. ...

PBCWUD Receives Pair of Honors from Florida Water Environment Association

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) was awarded the Most Improved Class A Water Treatment Plant for upgrades to Water Treatment Plant #3 (WTP3) and finished as the runner-up for the Earle B. Phelps Award in recognition of professionalism and performance at the Western Region W ...

PBCWUD Named Best Large Water Distribution System in Florida

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) was recognized Tuesday with the 2018 Division 8 Water Distribution System Award, as the best large water distribution system in the state, by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. ...

Water Utilities Department Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA) for its 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). ...

Water Utilities to Flush Eastern Lines with Chlorine Beginning January 13

In order to maintain compliance with regulatory water quality requirements in the water distribution system, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) will temporarily modify its water disinfection process between Sunday, January 13 and Sunday, February 3, 2019. ...

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