Awards

1988 – US EPA Region 10 Award for Superior Service – In recognition of outstanding leadership in lake restoration, protection of groundwater supplies and Spokane River water quality improvement

1997 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Department of Ecology

2002 – District of the Year Award for Industry Achievement and Meritorious Service – Washington State Association of Sewer and Water Districts

2006 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Department of Ecology

2006 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Innovation Solutions Recognition – Washington State Department of Ecology

2008 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Department of Ecology

2008 – Mike Schmidt Muddy Boots Award – American Water Works Association/Inland Empire Subsection

2009 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Department of Ecology

2010 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Department of Ecology

2010 – Dan Grogg Operator of the Year Award – Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association

2010 – Lee Mellish Manager of the Year Award – Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts

2011 – Award for Three Consecutive Years of Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Association of Sewer and Water Districts

2011 – BiJay Adams Award of Special Recognition – Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts

2014 – BiJay Adams receives Secchi Disk award from the Washington State Lake Protection Association

2015 – Best Tasting Water Award – American Water Works Association Inland Empire Subsection

2015 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Department of Ecology

2017 – Best Tasting Water Award – American Water Works Association Inland Empire Subsection

2017 – EPA WATERS Award from EPA Region 10 for the Eastside Liberty Lake Improvement Club Consolidation Project
WATERS Award Winners (SFY 2017)

2017 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Department of Ecology

2018 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Department of Ecology

2019 – EPA Region 10 PISCES and AQUARIUS honoree for outstanding projects supported by Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds

2019 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award – Washington State Department of Ecology

2020 – Best Tasting Water Award – American Water Works Association/Inland Empire Subsection

2020 – Mike “Andre” West Muddy Boots Award – American Water Works Association/Inland Empire Subsection