Water Utilities Press Releases

2022

Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department Honored for Excellence in Water Treatment

Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) has been recognized for its operational excellence and reliable wastewater services. PBCWUD received two honors from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory, and legal c ...

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International Organization for Standardization 55001 Technical Paper by PBCWUD is Now Available

In 2021, Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) became North America's first water utility to achieve ISO 55001 certification for its asset management system. ISO 55001 is an asset management standard by which organizations manage the lifecycle of assets. It assures regulators, custo ...

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PBCWUD Earns Municipal Utility Operational Performance Excellence Award

The Florida Water Environment Association presented the Municipal Utility Operational Performance Excellence Award to the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. ...

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Semiannual Water System Flush to Start July 7, 2022

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 Thursday, July 7 and Thursday, July 27, 2021. ...

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Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department Annual Water Quality Report Now Available Online

The department recently published its Annual Water Quality Report, a comprehensive resource designed to help customers understand the data behind the water. Features of the report include summarized easy-to-read charts which explain where Palm Beach County’s drinking water comes from and how it is ...

2021

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PBCWUD Awarded International Organization for Standardization 55001 Certification

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) is honored to be the first water utility in North America to be certified for its continued commitment to managing public assets in accordance with the highest industry standards. ...

Temporary Modification to Water Disinfection Process to Run July 8-29

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Utilities Assistance Offered Through Palm Beach County Community Services

The Palm Beach County Community Services Department is offering rental, relocation and utility assistance for those who experienced a loss of income as a direct result of COVID-19. ...

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Water Utilities Garners Three Awards from Florida Water Environmental Association

The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) earned three awards at the annual Florida Water Environmental Association (FWEA) awards banquet, held virtually on Tuesday. ...

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2021 Rate Study Information

Following recommended best practices from the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) periodically undertakes a rate study to ensure its service rates and charges are based on sound utility accounting, management and financial principles wh ...

Temporary Modification to Water Disinfection Process to Run January 1/11/2021

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. ...

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. ...

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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. ...

Temporary Modification to Water Disinfection Process to Begin July 8

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

Temporary Modification of Water Disinfection Process to Begin January 11

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 ...

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