Awards & Recognition
Everyone here is committed to effectively and efficiently accomplishing our core business – making dirty water clean. This commitment shows through with the awards, milestones and certifications ASA has achieved.
2011
- Presented the National Environmental Achievement Award for Public Education/Outreach from NACWA for our Visitors Center and Mobile Learning Displays.
- Received a favorable biosolids EMS audit and recommended that ASA maintain its “Verification” status in the National Biosolids Partnership.
2010
- Received the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Platinum Peak Performance Award. This recognition is a special tribute to agency facilities that have maintained 100 percent compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for five consecutive years.
- Presented with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for our FY 2009 comprehensive annual financial report.
- Scored 100 percent on Virginia Municipal League Insurance Program’s annual risk management guidelines assessment, earning a five percent reduction in insurance premiums.
- Our laboratory received its interim laboratory certification from the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services in June, which is in effect until June 2012. Full certification will be granted upon completion of a formal audit process.
- Completed a favorable internal audit to maintain our National Biosolids Partnership certification.
- Successfully completed a site inspection by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, including commendation for our clean facility.
2009
- ASA awarded with its prestigious “Platinum Level” seal of approval from the National Biosolids Partnership. ASA was recognized for representing “the highest achievement in biosolids management and environmental stewardship.”
- ASA accepted in the Exemplary Environmental Enterprise participant in the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. ASA is one of eight water reclamation plants in Virginia to receive such an honor.
- ASA recognized for its collaboration with the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority on the Enhancing Nitrogen Removal and Increasing Sustainability with Innovative Sidestream Treatment project by the NACWA.
- ASA acknowledged for its public information and outreach efforts as part of the Virginia Biosolids Council.
- ASA received Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
2008
- ASA certified and admitted to the prestigious National Biosolids Partnership environmental management program. ASA is the first water reclamation facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive the award.
- ASA recognized for Excellence in Management and Organizational Efficiency through Team Work from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.
- ASA received Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
