Union Sanitary District Wins 'Peak Performance Platinum' Award

Union Sanitary District (USD) has received the “Peak Performance Platinum Award” from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA.) The Platinum Award recognizes the District’s achievement of 100 percent compliance with its regulatory permit requirements for five consecutive years, 2008 through 2013. These permit conditions are in place to protect the water quality of San Francisco Bay.

USD has been recognized by NACWA for 21 continuous years since the award program began in 1993.

“The Platinum Award is an honor that reflects our ongoing commitment to protect public health and the environment,” says David Livingston, Plant Manager. “The combined efforts of all District employees, particularly our plant operators, mechanics, electricians, laboratory staff, engineers and environmental compliance staff, made this achievement possible.”

General Manager Paul Eldredge notes that “USD’s highly trained, dedicated staff is the reason for our success. They keep the facilities running smoothly, and they work hard to prevent harmful materials from being discharged to the sewer by businesses and industries in our service area.”

Union Sanitary District operates a 33 million gallon per day wastewater treatment facility in Union City and provides collection, treatment and disposal services to a total population of 334,600 in Fremont, Newark, and Union City, CA. The District maintains over 800 miles of underground pipeline in its service area.

For more information about Union Sanitary District’s water quality efforts, contact David Livingston, (510) 477-7560 or visit the District’s website at www.unionsanitary.ca.gov.

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