Barnstable Water Official Wins Regional Award

BARNSTABLE, MA – A town official was awarded at the New England Water Environment Association's 89th Annual Conference & Exhibit. Robert Delgado, chief operator and deputy division supervisor for the Water Pollution Control division, received the Massachusetts Operator Award.

NEWEA’s Annual Conference, which takes place each year during the last week in January at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, gathers over 2,000 water professionals for several days of technical sessions, exhibitor displays, student and professional poster presentations, and a Young Professionals Summit, among other events. The conference culminates with the Awards Ceremony and Luncheon. During the ceremony, NEWEA’s leadership presents recipients with NEWEA, Water Environment Federation Member Association, and EPA Region One awards.

Delgado's award honors an individual who has shown a high interest and performance in wastewater operations. This award recognizes his years of hard work and dedication to the wastewater field.

"We’re pleased to have awarded Rob Delgado with Massachusetts Operator Award," NEWEA Executive Director Mary Barry said in a statement. "Professionals in the water industry work tirelessly, often without recognition, to protect, preserve, and manage New England’s water environment and access to clean water. Additionally, as a volunteer association, so much of what NEWEA does relies on the involvement of our members and volunteers."

Delgado has worked for the town since December 2017. Prior to that, he served as the assistant chief operator of the Amherst Water Pollution Control Facility.

"His background in microbiology has proven valuable in maintaining a consistent wastewater treatment process at the Barnstable Water Pollution Control Facility," Andrew Boulé, division supervisor for the Barnstable Department of Public Works’ Water Pollution Control Division, said in a statement. "However, the most notable of Rob’s initiatives has been his emphasis on workplace safety. In his time with Barnstable, Rob has shown a strong commitment to public health, clean water, innovation, and the safety of his co-workers. This award is well deserved!