McCreary County Water District Awards
McCreary County Water District participates in a rigorous testing and inspection process to help ensure a continued supply of quality water service for McCreary County. Each year, the Kentucky Public Service Commission inspects our facilities and operations. In addition to all of the awards that have been presented to the water district over the years, it is also an honor to pass these inspections with the highest of excellence. In fact, since 1995, McCreary County Water District has received zero (0) deficiencies on its yearly inspections. Below is a list of awards that have been given to McCreary County Water District since 1995.
2021 – Certificate of Recognition
PRESENTED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET – DEPT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – KY DIVISION OF WATER
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2021 and being a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2021 – Certificate of Appreciation
PRESENTED BY: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – RURAL DEVELOPMENT
“In recognition of your selection as a top ten finalist for the Kentucky Rural Water Association’s 2021 Wooden Bucket Award.” View Picture
2020 – Certificate of Recognition
PRESENTED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET – DEPT. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – KY DIVISION OF WATER
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2020 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2019 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2019 and being a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2018 – Certificate of Appreciation
PRESENTED BY: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – RURAL DEVELOPMENT
“In recognition of your selection as a top ten finalist for the Kentucky Rural Water Association’s 2018 Wooden Bucket Award.” View Picture
2018 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and public protection cabinet – dept. for environmental protection – ky division of water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2018 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2017 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2017 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2016 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2016 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2015 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2015 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2014 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2014 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2013 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2013 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2012 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2012 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2011 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2011 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2011 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has named McCreary County Water District as one of forty-nine water treatment plants recognized in the Commonwealth for having demonstrated superior performance while producing drinking water in 2011 that consistently met or exceeded state water quality standards. The forty-nine systems honored are among one hundred and fifty-five public and private water treatment plants in the state that participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP).
2010 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2010 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2009 – Nominated for Outstanding Plant Operations Award
Presented by: American Water Works Association
The American Water Works Association nominated McCreary County Water District's Treatment Plant B for the 2009 Outstanding Plant Operations Award. The award is given each year to five water treatment plant operation staffs across the Section's territory, broken into three different plant size categories. There are approximately 498 registered water systems in Kentucky. Award recipients are determined through a written process and a site visit. The selection committee for KY/TN AWWA endeavors to recognize those plant operation staffs that have demonstrated exceptional performance in exceeding all Federal Drinking Water Standards and initiative to excel at the business of producing safe water for its customers.
2009 – Nominated for Operator of the Year
Presented by: American Water Works Association
The American Water Works Association nominated McCreary County Water District's Assistant Superintendent Stephen Whitaker for the 2009 Operator of the Year Award. Less than 2% of Kentucky's 1,285 certified water treatment operators were nominated for the 2009 award. Nominees are graded through an interview to determine proficiency in areas including management, plant performance and maintenance, knowledge of treatment plant operations and regulations, and Section participation.
2009 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2009 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2008 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2008 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2007 – Award of Excellence
Presented by: American Water Works Association
“Award of Excellence presented to McCreary County Water District – Water Treatment Plant for plant operations <5 MGD category.”
2007 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: American Water Works Association
“In honor of Stephen T. Owens for his nomination as ‘Operator of the Year’ in Kentucky/Tennessee.”
2007 – Certificate of Appreciation
Presented by: United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development
“In recognition of your selection as a top ten finalist for the 2007 Wooden Bucket Award.”
2007 – Certificate of Recognition
Presented by: Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet – Dept. for Environmental Protection – KY Division of Water
“For meeting the area-wide optimization program goals for both settled and filtered water in 2007 and being considered a ‘totally optimized plant’ for turbidity/microbial removal.”
2005 – Certificate of Appreciation
Presented by: United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development
“In recognition of your selection as a top ten finalist for the 2005 Wooden Bucket Award.”
2003 – Certificate of Appreciation
Presented by: United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development
“In recognition of your selection as a top ten finalist for the 2003 Wooden Bucket Award.”
2001 – Certificate of Appreciation
Presented by: United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development
“In recognition of your selection as a top ten finalist for the 2001 Wooden Bucket Award.”
2000 – Certificate of Commendation
Presented by: Kentucky Public Service Commission
“The Kentucky Public Service Commission hereby commends McCreary County Water District for responsible operation of a water utility as demonstrated by our September 15, 2000 inspection.
1996 – Certificate of Appreciation
Presented by: United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Economic and Community Development
“In recognition of McCreary County Water District’s selection as an outstanding water system, serving rural users in the Lake Cumberland area development district.”
1996 – Wooden Bucket Award
Presented by: Kentucky Rural Water Association
“For outstanding service, dedication, and contribution to the development and distribution of water supplies throughout rural Kentucky.”
1994 – Certificate of Appreciation
PRESENTED BY: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – Farmers home administration
“In recognition of the District’s selection as an outstanding water system, serving rural users in the Lake Cumberland area development district.”