Tuscaloosa Water Treatment Plants Earn AWOP Awards

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The City of Tuscaloosa’s Jerry Plott and Ed Love Water Treatment Plants have been recognized for excellence in water quality, earning Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Awards.

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The honor marks the 15th time a City of Tuscaloosa water treatment facility has received the AWOP distinction.

The city says the awards are presented to water treatment facilities and operators that significantly exceed standards set by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for microbial removal in drinking water.

City officials said the recognition highlights the plants’ consistent performance in optimizing treatment processes to ensure safe, high-quality drinking water for Tuscaloosa residents.

The AWOP initiative also reportedly focuses on enhancing water treatment plant operations beyond minimum regulatory requirements, emphasizing improved filtration and disinfection practices that reduce the risk of waterborne pathogens.

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