​Palm Beach County has been recognized for its water and wastewater treatment operations and environmental stewardship with several awards from both state and national organizations. Nationally, Palm Beach County Water Utilities was honored with the Excellence in Action award from the WateReuse Association, in recognition of its water reclamation program, which has returned 85 billion gallons of water to the environment since its inception in the 1990’s. 

At the state level, Palm Beach County was awarded two Operations Excellence awards from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for its Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility and its drinking water treatment plant in Boca Raton. Each plant is operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by licensed utility professionals dedicated to safeguarding public health. 

“It is an honor for Palm Beach County to be recognized for its commitment to providing our residents with safe, high-quality water,” says Joseph Abruzzo, County Administrator. “Palm Beach County upholds its environmental sustainability mission through the reclamation of millions of gallons of water each year to return it to the water cycle. This benefits the community, preserves drinking water supplies, and ensures water sustainability for future generations.”