Online News-EPA Honors Earth Tech-Operated Wastewater Treatment Plant In Michigan
An Alpena, MI, municipal wastewater treatment plant operated by Earth Tech Inc. has received a 2004 National Clean Water Act Operations Excellence Award for Region V from the EPA.
An Alpena, MI, municipal wastewater treatment plant operated by Earth Tech Inc., a business unit of Tyco Engineered Products & Services, and a global provider of consulting, engineering and construction services, has received a 2004 National Clean Water Act Operations Excellence Award for Region V from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The city of Alpena, which was recognized by the EPA at a city council meeting, won first place in EPA Region V for the Medium Secondary category (one to 10 million gallons per day). Earth Tech has operated the wastewater treatment facility, which discharges into a fresh-water national marine sanctuary, since 1986. The annual EPA award recognizes outstanding operations and maintenance (O&M) programs at publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities. One winner is chosen in each of the EPA's 10 regions based on the plant size and treatment level.