MassDEP's Drinking Water Program recognized the Commission at its 40th Annual Drinking Water Awards Day, held during National Drinking Water Week, for its exemplary operation of a complex drinking water system.
The Commission received a Regional Recognition award for its proactive advancement of the New West Parish Water Treatment Plant project, which will modernize treatment capabilities, improve system resiliency, and support long-term compliance with state and federal drinking water standards. MassDEP acknowledged the challenges of operating a system serving the largest population in MassDEP’s Western Region and commended the Commission’s long-term approach to addressing DBP compliance through planning that began in 2016 to the groundbreaking for the new plant in 2024.
“We are proud of this recognition from our regulatory partners at MassDEP, which reflects our steadfast commitment to investing in modern, resilient infrastructure that will serve our community for generations to come, while continuing to deliver safe, reliable drinking water service to more than 250,000 people every day,” said Executive Director Josh Schimmel.
