BOSTON, May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Gloucester, City of Lynn and the Town of Sturbridge public water systems
receive awards from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection for recent achievements and superior performance in
2014.
"Though diverse in their size and scope, the public water
systems in Gloucester,
Lynn and Sturbridge reflect a strong commitment made by
each community to the quality treatment of our most precious
resource: water," said Vincent
Martin, senior vice president, Northeast region for
Veolia North America's Municipal and
Commercial Business. "As the leading provider of water,
environmental and energy efficient solutions, Veolia North America is proud to serve as the
operations, maintenance and management (O&M) partner to these
communities, helping achieve superior drinking water quality,
compliance and safety."
- Gloucester DPW Water Department — With its recent
completion of $35 million in
infrastructure improvements, the City of
Gloucester received a 'Recognition Award' acknowledging its
commitment to maintaining high-quality drinking water and improving
its public water system. The city also hosted a
'Rededication' ceremony and tour at the West Gloucester Water
Treatment Plant commemorating the recently completed water system
improvements, including treatment plants, pumping stations, water
storage facilities, a critical water supply dam, and key water
mains. "As the city's O&M partner, Veolia has operated
the city's potable water and wastewater treatment facilities since
2009, helping support the city's infrastructure improvements and
maintain drinking water quality for our community," said Director
of Public Works Michael Hale.
- Sturbridge Water Department — Underscoring its
exceptional performance in 2014, Sturbridge was awarded with a 'Medium and
Large Community' award, acknowledging the Town's commitment to
compliance and the quality of its public water system. "For over a
quarter century, Veolia has worked in partnership with the town to
provide quality water and wastewater services," remarked Director
of Public Works Greg Morse.
- Lynn Water and Sewer Commission — The City of Lynn was also awarded a 'Medium and
Large Community' award for its excellent drinking water compliance
record in the last year. "Since 1987, Veolia has served the
city of Lynn, providing O&M
services for its wastewater plant and water treatment plant," said
Dan O'Neill, executive director of
the Lynn Water and Sewer Commission. "Through this decades-long
partnership with Veolia, the city of Lynn has continued to deliver reliable,
high-quality and cost-effective services for residents, while
achieving numerous awards for safety and operational
excellence."
Veolia group is the global leader in optimized resource
management. With over 179,000 employees* worldwide, the Group
designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions
that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and
industries. Through its three complementary business activities,
Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available
resources, and to replenish them. In 2014, the Veolia group
supplied 96 million people with drinking water and 60 million
people with wastewater service, produced 52 million megawatt hours
of energy and converted 31 million metric tons of waste into new
materials and energy. Veolia Environnement (listed on Paris
Euronext: VIE) recorded consolidated revenue of $29.6 billion* in 2014. www.veolia.com
(*) 2014 pro-forma figures, including Dalkia International
(100%) and excluding Dalkia France.
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