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Water Environment Association of SC Recognizes ReWa Employees

Submitted by: Meg Ried on Jun 08, 2010 at 4:08 pm Tagged with: Renewable Water Resouces, WEASC Awards Source: Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)

Greenville, S.C. (June 8, 2010) – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) would like to congratulate the following employees whose hard work was recently recognized at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) in Myrtle Beach. The awards were given by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) for demonstrating excellence in their fields.

Fred Nesbitt, Plant Lead Operator for the Mauldin facility, was awarded the WEASC Wastewater Operator of the Year. This award is presented annually to a wastewater treatment plant operator for excellent achievement in the direct operation of a wastewater system in SC. ReWa nominated Nesbitt for his ongoing participation in maintaining safe and successful operations throughout the extensive rehabilitation of the Mauldin facility, which is ReWa’s largest. Nesbitt brings more than 20 years of experience to his position at ReWa.

Karen Sprinkle, Pretreatment Data Control Technician, was awarded the WEASC Young Professional of the Year. This award is given annually to a WEASC member who has demonstrated an active commitment to the organization and to the profession as a whole. ReWa nominated Karen for ongoing support of ReWa’s education programs such as the Girls Scouts Environmental Awareness Day and the Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) program. She is also a key member of the Upstate Roundtable’s Strategic Planning Technical Committee.

Angela Allen, Engineering Project Supervisor, was awarded the WEASC Engineer of the Year. This award is presented annually to an engineer who is responsible for the design or a facility, or has demonstrated excellence by managing or directing a project in the wastewater field. ReWa nominated Angela for her leadership in the multi-faceted design team of the Mauldin facility rehabilitation, as well as her hands on approach with more than 45 other engineering projects throughout 2009. Russell holds more than 20 years experience, both as an operator and mechanic.

Russell Morris, Operations Mechanic, was awarded the Maintenance Person of the Year. This award is presented annual to a WEASC member who has demonstrated excellent achievement in maintenance of a water, wastewater, collection or distribution system. ReWa nominated Russell for his proactive approach and his success in maintaining 100% environmental compliance at ReWa’s largest facility.

ReWa would like to congratulate each individual for their accomplishments, as well as the collective performance of the organization, winning four state-level awards. For more information about ReWa, visit www.rewaonline.org.

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)
ReWa’s goal is to promote a cleaner environment, and to protect the public health and water quality of the Upstate waterways, while providing and developing the necessary sewer infrastructure for the growing economy. ReWa serves more than 400,000 industrial, commercial and residential customers in Greenville County and parts of Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens and Laurens Counties.