NSWRD Recognizes Employee for 35 Years Of Service

At the April meeting, the Board of Trustees of the North Shore Water Reclamation District (NSWRD) recognized Jerry Benson for his 35-years of service to the District. Benson, a Base Shop Mechanic, was honored for his hard work, loyalty, experience, and value to the NSWRD. Phil Connelly, Director of Operations, presented him with a commemorative gold coin, along with a certificate of service recognition. The award program was implemented by the District in 1999 to recognize long-term employees throughout their careers in 5-year increments up to retirement.

Benson stated that during his tenure at the NSWRD he has worked with many excellent supervisors who have given him the opportunity to learn new skills. His job as a Base Shop Mechanic involves the installation, servicing and rebuilding of large equipment at the District’s water reclamation facilities.

“Jerry began his career at the District in 1984, advancing from a plant maintenance mechanic to his current position of Base Shop Mechanic,” stated Brian Dorn, Executive Director of the NSWRD. “The District truly appreciates and recognizes the experience, expertise, and dedication that long-term employees such as Jerry bring to this organization. We congratulate him on this milestone.”

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 NSWRD is governed by an elected Board of Trustees vested with full powers to tax and enact all necessary rules within District boundaries that are the Wisconsin border on the north, Lake-Cook Road on the south, Lake Michigan on the east, and the I-94 toll road on the west.

For more information about the NSWRD please visit http://www.northshorewrd.org/ .