North Shore Water Reclamation District Honored by NACWA

The North Shore Water Reclamation District (NSWRD) was recently recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) with three prestigious Peak Performance Awards. Each year, NACWA recognizes the commitment, innovation, and achievements of individuals and public agencies in the clean water community through their Award Programs. The Gurnee Water Reclamation Facility received a 2020 Gold Award; the Clavey Road Water Reclamation Facility in Highland Park and the Waukegan Water Reclamation Facility each received 2020 Silver Awards.

Igor Filipovich, newly appointed NSWRD Director of Operations, presented the awards at a special ceremony held at the District. In addition to acknowledging the consistent hard of work of the District’s employees, Filipovich also recognized the contributions of his predecessor, Phil Connelly, who recently retired after 37 years at the District, serving six of those as Director of Operations.

“We are honored to receive these national honors, awarded yearly to member agency facilities for excellence in wastewater treatment and permit compliance,” stated Preston Carter, President of the NSWRD. “Congratulations to the dedication and commitment of our District’s staff.”

NACWA, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory, and legal advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues, as well as a top technical resource for water management, sustainability, and ecosystem protection interests. Celebrating 50-years of promoting clean water, the organization looks forward to continuing its work with clean water agencies to achieve sustainable policies by creating a community of peers who share strengths and enable growth.

The North Shore Water Reclamation District is a municipal body dedicated to the beneficial reuse of our water resources while protecting Lake Michigan, local waterways, and the environment through sustainable and fiscally responsible wastewater reclamation practices at our facilities. The NSWRD owns and operates 3 major Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF) located in Gurnee, Waukegan, and Highland Park, Illinois, and more than 100 miles of intercepting sewer lines and 10 pumping stations which collect and convey wastewater from local sewer systems to the WRFs. Additional NSWRD facilities include the Biosolids Recycling Facility in Zion, the Administration Building and Laboratory in Gurnee, and the Maintenance Building in Waukegan. The District is the 2nd largest water reclamation district in Illinois serving more than 300,000 people in eastern Lake County. For more information about the NSWRD please visit http://www.northshorewrd.org/ .