Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority’s (BJWSA) Purrysburg Water Treatment Plant received the prestigious Presidents Award from the Partnership for Safe Water. In 2017, the Purrysburg Water Treatment Plant is celebrating both the Presidents Award and the 10-year Directors Award. Purrysburg is the third water treatment plant in South Carolina to receive the Presidents Award.
The Partnership is a drinking water optimization program sponsored by American Water Works Association (AWWA), the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other water organizations, to recognize water suppliers that continuously provide drinking water quality that surpasses regulatory requirements through treatment plant and distribution system optimization. The Partnership’s Presidents Award for Water Treatment recognizes plants that meet the program’s highly stringent optimization goals for individual filter effluent turbidity.
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The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) honored Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) with its “Sustainability Award” in 2014 and 2019. The award recognizes water utilities that have made a commitment to management that achieves a balance of innovative and successful efforts in areas of economic, social and environmental endeavors. It represents AMWA’s highest honor.
Platinum Award for Competitiveness Achievement
as one of nine public utilities recognized nationwide for efficiency, cost of operations, and quality of service.
Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting 2004 – 2018
For publishing an easily readable and efficiently organized comprehensive annual financial report that satisfies both generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal requirements.
Facility Excellence Award
for excellence in operations, maintenance, capital improvements, rehabilitation and replacement planning and fiscal strength.
- Cherry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant 2006 – 2017
- Hardeeville Wastewater Treatment Plant 2006 – 2018
- Laurel Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant 2008 – 2018
- MCAS Wastewater Treatment Plant 2008-2013 (Closed – MCAS is now served by our main system.)
- Palmetto Bluff Wastewater Treatment Plant 2006 – 2018
- Palm Key Wastewater Treatment Plant 2007 – 2018
- Parris Island Wastewater Treatment Plant 2008 – 2014 (Closed – PI is now served by our main system.)
- Point South Wastewater Treatment Plant 2006 – 2018
- Port Royal Water Reclamation Facility 2006 – 2017
- St. Helena Wastewater Treatment Plant 2006 – 2018
(AWOP) Award
for optimizing water treatment beyond what is required by regulations, specifically particle removal and disinfection.
- Chelsea Water Treatment Plant 2003 – 2018
- Purrysburg Water Treatment Plant 2003 – 2016
is a DHEC evaluation of the entire water system, including treatment plants, wells, tank sites, booster pump stations and distribution system operation.
- Chelsea Water Treatment Plant – No deficiencies 2004 – 2016
- Purrysburg Water Treatment Plant – No deficiencies 2005 – 2016
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
Peak Performance Award for the outstanding compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit limits throughout the year.
- Cherry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
Platinum 2021; Gold 2005, 2008-2010, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020; Silver 2006-2007, 2011, 2013, 2015-2016 - Hardeeville Wastewater Treatment Plant
Platinum 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021; Gold 2008-2010, 2012-2015; Silver 2006 – 2007, 2011
- LB Wastewater Treatment Plant
Platinum 2019, 2020, 2021; Gold 2008, 2010-2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018; Silver 2009, 2013, 2014 - MCAS Wastewater Treatment Plant
Gold 2008, 2009; Silver 2010 - Parris Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
Gold 2008-2010 - Port Royal Water Reclamation Facility
Platinum 2019, 2020, 2021; Gold 2009-2010, 2012-2013, 2015-2016, 2017, 2018; Silver 2006 -2008,2011, 2014
In 2014 Palmetto Bluff, Palm Key, Point South and St. Helena became eligible for Peak Performance Awards:
- Palmetto Bluff Wastewater Treatment Plant
Platinum 2021; Gold 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020; Silver 2014-2016 - Palm Key Wastewater Treatment Plant
Platinum 2019, 2020, 2021; Gold 2015-2016, 2017, 2018; Silver 2014,
- Point South Wastewater Treatment Plant
Platinum 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021; Gold 2014-2016, 2017 - St. Helena Wastewater Treatment Plant
Platinum 2020, 2021; Gold 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019; Silver 2014-2015
Excellence in Management Award
- Silver Recognition – 2017This honor celebrates the utility’s commitment to sustainable, successful programs that exemplify the attributes of an effectively managed utility.
Utility of the Future Today – 2017 This recognition is based on criteria in the activity areas of Community Partnership & Engagement, Water Reuse and Watershed Stewardship. The recognition program is sponsored by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF) and WateReuse — with input from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
National Environmental Achievement Award was given to BJWSA for our series of innovative, easy to understand videos that describe our treatment processes and our Great Swamp restoration project.
2022 National Environmental Achievement Award – Workforce Development – BJWSA was recognized in the category of Workforce Development for its inaugural internship program.
15 Year Director’s Award for Chelsea in 2017 for commitment to producing superior water quality.
- Chelsea Water Treatment Plant 2002 – 2019 Director’s Award
10 Year Director’s Award for Purrysburg in 2018 for commitment to producing superior water quality.
- Purrysburg Water Treatment Plant 2005 – 2019 Director’s Award
Presidents Award
- Chelsea Water Treatment Plant 2018-2019
- Purrysburg Water Treatment Plant 2016-2019
2021 Public Information & Education: Educational Program – Trick or Treatment: A Guided Tour of BJWSA’s Water Reclamation Facilities
BJWSA was recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) with a National Environmental Achievement Award for Public Information & Education: Educational Program category for the October 2019 inaugural Trick or Treatment: A Guided Tour of BJWSA’s Water Reclamation Facilities. The Public Information & Education Awards honor agencies for their inventive efforts to educate the public on the effects of waste water treatment and pollution control on the environment.
Wendell R. LaDue Utility Safety Award
for having the most distinguished safety program among utilities throughout the nation.
Herman F. Wiedeman Award in March of 2014 to the Director of Field Operations. The award is presented annually to a member who has been actively engaged in the water supply profession and has contributed substantially toward achievement and science of the water supply industry.
Golden Manhole Award in March of 2012 awarded to the Director of Field Operations. The Golden Manhole Award is an award to recognize individuals who are significant contributors to the advancement of the Design, Education, Training, Certification, Construction, Operations, Maintenance and Management of Wastewater Collection Systems.
Maintenance Technician of the Year 2014 – Joe Moran
Commendation of Excellence
for the excellence of our safety program
- 2019 – SC Chamber of Commerce Commendation of Excellence Award
- 2020 – SC Chamber of Commerce Commendation of Excellence Award
and Regulation
Certificate of Safety Achievement
for outstanding efforts in the promotion of industrial safety and health.
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National Safety Council Awards:
- 2019 – National Safety Council Industry Leader Award
- 2019 – National Safety Council Occupational Excellence Achievement Award
- 2019 – National Safety Council Million Work Hours Award
AT&T and GovTech
BJWSA Director of Technology & Innovation Tricia Kilgore received AT&T and GovTech magazine’s Special Districts’ Leadership Award for Technology Innovation for her collaboration with the BJWSA
Sustainability ad hoc committee. This category recognizes special district leaders who have led innovative technology initiatives.
