Awards

DeKalb County managers are very proud of our employees. The staff's dedication and conscientious approach to facility management have resulted in superior operation. The following awards have been received by these facilities:

Department of Watershed Management

The Association of Metroplitan Water Agencies (AMWA) 2005 Gold Awards for Competitiveness Achievement
2005 - Georgia Association of Water Professionals - Public Education Award, the Distinguished Program Award in Large Systems
2002 - Georgia Water & Pollution Control Association Outstanding Operation of a Wastewater Collection System. (Over 50,000 customers.)

Scott Candler Water Production Laboratory

2004 - Best Tasting Water Award Georgia Water & Pollution Control Association.

Snapfinger Water Pollution Control Plant

2004 - National Association of Clean Water Agencies Peak Performance Award

Polebridge Water Pollution Control Plant

2005 - 1st Place, George Burke Safety Award
2004 - National Association of Clean Water Agencies Peak Performance Award
2001 - The 2001 William D. Hatfield Award was presented to D. Eric Hancock, a member of the Georgia Water Environment Federation (WEF) Section for his outstanding performance in the operation of wastewater treatment plants.
2001 - Mr. Eric Hancock is also the 2001 recipient of the District 3 TopOps Award. The TopOps Award recognizes outstanding water and wastewater operator in each district annually.
2001 - GW&PCA Plant of the Year, Georgia (Large Advanced Wastewater Treatment Category)
2000 - Second Place, United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) National - Excellent Beneficial Use of Biosolids Program
2000 - First Place, Georgia WEF - George Burke Safety Award

Laboratory & Monitoring Branch

2000 - GW&PCA Laboratory Quality Assurance Excellence Award Program-Honorable Mention

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