JAX Chamber: JEA Presents Environmental Stewardship Award To Evoqua Water Technologies

Jacksonville FL

13 June, 2022

5:28 PM

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Press release from the JAX Chamber: June 13, 2022 JEA honored Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, for achieving 15 years of 100% environmental compliance at JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Awards on June 9. Evoqua is the first Jacksonville company to reach 15 consecutive years of compliance since JEA began its Industrial Pretreatment recognition program. In all, JEA recognized 27 Northeast Florida companies for reaching 100% compliance in 2021. Each year, JEA honors local companies that help protect the St. Johns River, designated in 1999 as one of the 10 most beautiful and historic rivers in the nation. JEA relies on its industrial partners to help preserve this valuable resource. In addition to Evoqua, JEA also recognized the following companies: JEA is responsible for the administration of the National Pretreatment Program in areas serviced by JEA-owned wastewater facilities. JEA has been recognized for its robust pollution prevention programs, community outreach efforts and internal process improvements and controls leading to dramatic reductions in pollutants to JEA water reclamation facilities. The National Pretreatment Program, which began in 1972 under the Clean Water Act, is a cooperative effort between federal, state and local environmental agencies. In photo, from left: JEA Pollution Prevention Programs Manager Chris Kramer, Evoqua Plant Manager Craig Didier and JEA Environmental Technician Brianna Saad. About JEA JEA is a not-for-profit, community-owned utility located in Jacksonville, Florida, proudly serving an estimated 496,000 electric, 374,000 water, 295,000 sewer and 20,000 reclaimed water customers. JEA is not owned by investors. It was created by the City of Jacksonville to serve those who live in Jacksonville and in the surrounding communities. The sole purpose of JEA's business is to ensure the electric, water and sewer demands of its customers are met, both today and for generations to come with the goal to provide reliable services at the best value to our customers while ensuring our precious natural resources are protected. This press release was produced by the JAX Chamber. The views expressed here are the author's own.