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3. USEPA National Award - Wastewater Treatment Plantits of Kalispell Public Works Department post Office Box 1997,.Kalispell, Montana 59901-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7720, Fax (406)758-7831 REPORT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: dames C. Hansz, P.E., Director of Public Works / City Engineer SUBJECT: USEPA National Award - Kalispell Wastewater Treatment Plant MEETING DATE; 3 November 2003 The Kalispell Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant has been in operation for eleven years. During that time it has in the past received many state and regional awards for the excellence of its operations and management. This year is no exception. Last month Joni Emrick, Plant Manager, along with her senior operator Curtis Konecky attended the annual conference of the Water Environment Federation in Los Angeles where they received on behalf of the City the USEPA's 2003 National First Place Award for plant operations and maintenance. This latest recognition by USEPA reflects a significant achievement on the part of Joni and her operating staff. Many years of dedicated effort preceded this award, and it might be said that this award is the culmination of those many years effort. But that implies the end of something and would be incorrect. This award is recognition of a continuous and on -going pursuit of excellence in operating and managing a critical community and regional resource. Joni and her operating team of Curt Konecky, Phil Lauman, John Overcast, Louie Eskestrand and Bob Piorek earned this praise for the City. I am certain their fine work will continue far into the future. And, as a result of their work USEPA believes our wastewater treatment plant is best in the nation. Quite frankly, we have known this for a long time. But it sure is nice to have them agree with us. Respectively su 3ame� C. Hansz, P.L'.' Chris A. Kukulski Director of Public Works / CQ Engineer City Manager :.,to srq, AM Y SAL PRO'�L UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL. PROTECTION AGENCY WASHING7'01N, D.C. 20460 oFFICF. OF WATER Honorable Pamela B. Kennedy Mayor of Kalispell F.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Dear Mayor Kennedy. I am pleased to announce that the Kalispell Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant has been selected to receive the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2003 national first place award for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Excellence in the Medium Advanced category. EPA based this selection on the facility's demonstrated creative and cost-effective O&M practices. Presentation of this award recognizes the achievements and heightens overall public awareness of the contributions wastewater treatment facilities make to clean water. EPA will present your award at the EPA National Clean Water Act Recognition Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 13, 2003, in Los Angeles, California, during the Water Fnvironnnent Federation's 76' Annual Technical Exposition and Conference. My staff will contact you soon to provide more information about the ceremony and conference, and to answer any questions you may have. Congratulations and thank you for your caznrnitment to excellence in wastewater management through your O&M program. Sincerely, } fi 1 ' I G. Tracy e an, M Assistant inistrator cc: Senator Max Baucus Senator Conrad Burris Representative Dennis R. Rehberg Govemor Judy Martz Regional Administrator, EPA, Region VIII Internet Address (UP-L) • htip-,/A&ww.epa.gov RecyCledlRecyctabte •Printad with VeOet3ble Olt Fused Inks on Recycled Paper 1M Inimum 50% Pot tconsumer content) 1000 e M 700 M 500 s� 1 300 WE 100 n Kalispell AWWTP Performance 2003 .-....... ........ .------_ ......... ....... Permitted Discharge EActual Discharge ..................................................................................................................... 3 Kalispell AV1iWTP 2003 Performance Current Flow = 2.5 MGD (Design Flow = 3.1 MGD) 6000 ✓v 5000 ✓ y \ !r r C �`'�' „2^ FCC ! �� \ f G _ ✓ 4000 ! , n �F � f � � �� .. of � - � .! r � a✓` f � - n. l r,N � ✓ sF,` x f" 3000 € "'"'"� a !, ... .✓ y... ,r „iE .� < z ,r�' < .l Kit � E � { �� z _ .-X ✓ \� v s .� � �✓,.�,,. a\. `' _ 4 ! s r 2000 Y r r 0 0 0 -`�^�. y""''� E <.i5 :,..,�,../� "f � c � ,�. .ate ✓, 0 NZ OO 0� Incoming Waste ® Permitted Discharge a Actual Discharge