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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg Water Treatment Plant Receives State Award for
Operational Excellence
Leesburg, VA (June 12, 2013) – The Town of
Leesburg Utilities Department has earned
the Virginia Department of Health's (VDH)
Excellence in Waterworks Performance
Award for the ninth consecutive year at the
Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant.
The VDH Office of Drinking Water
Recognition Program rewards water
systems that have demonstrated excellence
in performance and operations and for the
treatment and distribution of drinking water
to the public. Excellence in performance
and operations is measured by achieving goals well beyond the established regulations and
making a commitment to customer satisfaction. The awards are given according to three levels
of effectiveness and performance — including gold, silver and bronze
acknowledgments. Leesburg received the 2012 Silver award for excellence in filtration and
clarification.
“Leesburg residents should be very proud that our water treatment plant has received this
award for so many years running,” said Amy Wyks, Leesburg’s Utilities Director. “Our staff
members really go the extra mile to ensure clean, safe and quality drinking water for Leesburg
customers.”
Contact:
Amy Wyks, P.E.
Utilities Director
awyks@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2750
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