Narragansett Bay Commission Earns Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
The Narragansett Bay Commission’s (NBC) Field Point Wastewater Treatment Facility in Providence received a 2017 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The award recognizes the facility for “exceptional work in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“Narragansett Bay is cleaner today than it has been in 150 years, and that is due largely to the commitment and excellence of the staff at NBC’s wastewater treatment facilities. I am extremely proud of their work and the great improvements we have made in protecting and enhancing Narragansett Bay and our urban rivers,” said NBC Chairman Vincent Mesolella.
The EPA formally acknowledged the Providence facility for its work during the annual New England Water Environment Association Conference last month.
Field’s Point Facility
The Field’s Point facility is the largest wastewater treatment facility in Rhode Island and one of the oldest in the country, starting operations in 1901.
The facility serves the residents of Providence, Johnston, North Providence and a portion of Lincoln. It provides treatment for flows of up to 77 million gallons per day (MGD), and primary treatment and disinfection for an additional 123 MGD of wet weather flows.
The Award
The EPA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award was established to recognize and honor the employees of publicly owned wastewater treatment plants for their commitment to improving water quality with outstanding plant operations and maintenance.
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