NEW Water is proud to announce two significant industry recognitions that highlight the organization's ongoing commitment to employee safety, operational excellence, and innovation in wastewater treatment. These awards reflect the dedication and expertise of NEW Water employees and project partners who continually advance the utility's commitment to protecting public health and the environment.
NEW Water selected for the 2026 George W. Burke Jr. Facility Safety Award
NEW Water was selected by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) to receive the 2026 George W. Burke, Jr. Facility Safety Award at the Central States Water Environment Association Annual (CSWEA) Meeting on May 20th. This award, established in 1983, is given to municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities that have demonstrated an active and effective safety program. This award recognizes wastewater treatment facilities based on the documented and illustrated safety program and safety record of the facility for the preceding calendar year.
This is the third time NEW Water has received the award. The recognition reflects the efforts of every employee and the organization’s continued commitment to maintaining a safe workplace for all staff and visitors.
NEW Water earns Gus H. Radenbaugh Award
In collaboration with Black & Veatch and Enviromix, NEW Water was recently honored with the Gus H. Radenbaugh Award for the best technical paper presented at the CSWEA annual meeting in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The paper highlights NEW Water’s innovative pilot project on low dissolved oxygen operation within the secondary treatment process. By sharing critical technical insights, this research helps advance the entire field of wastewater treatment.