Jamestown Water Dept. Supt. Joe Rowell, says he was honored to have achieved recognition recently with the prestigious Operator Meritorious Service Award for 2022.

The award annually recognizes individuals at the Section level for:

-Continuous compliance with all public health standards in treated drinking water.

-Consistent and outstanding contribution to plant maintenance thereby prolonging the useful life of equipment.

-The development of new and/or modified equipment or significant process modifications to provide for more efficient and/or effective treatment.

-Special efforts in the training of treatment plant operators.

-Special acts not directly related to water treatment, but which demonstrate dedication to the public beyond the normal operating responsibilities.

-Consistent and outstanding contribution to operation and/or maintenance of distribution lines, pump stations and reservoirs.

The award was presented at the Section’s annual conference and sponsored by the American Water Works Association.