Awards

The Clean Water Plant personnel and the City take pride in setting high standards for operations and maintenance as well as treatment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has recognized this accomplishment on three occasions. We have also received recognition from the State of Michigan , Ottawa County and Zeeland Chamber of Commerce.

Awards Received


  • 1985 - The plant received an EPA Region Five First Place Award of Excellence for "Outstanding Operation and maintenance of the Pollution Control Facility" (medium advanced plant category). Region Five includes Michigan , Indiana , Ohio , Illinois , Wisconsin and Minnesota .
  • 2000 - The plant received an EPA Region Five First Place Award of Excellence for "Outstanding Operation and Maintenance of the Pollution Control Facility" (medium advanced plant category).
  • 2000 - The plant received an EPA National Second Place Award of Excellence for "Outstanding Operation and Maintenance of the Pollution Control Facility" (medium advanced plant category).
  • 2000 - A special tribute from the State Of Michigan .
  • 2000 - A special tribute from the County of Ottawa, Michigan.
  • Zeeland Environmental Action Leadership (ZEAL) Award of Merit from the Zeeland Chamber of Commerce.
  • 2001 - A certificate of Leadership from the Michigan Water Environment Association.
  • 2015 - Certificate of Appreciation from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Water Resources Division for 30 years of participation in the Industrial Pretreatment Program.