For the 20th consecutive year, the wastewater treatment plant has received the Scott Wilbur Award for Outstanding Facility from the Nebraska Water Environment Association. This award recognizes wastewater treatment facilities that demonstrate exceptional maintenance, performance, and overall condition.
Keith Kontor, Water and Wastewater Superintendent, said, “We are extremely proud of the wastewater treatment plant staff and all utility staff for their commitment to the ratepayers of Fremont.”
The plant also received its sixth consecutive Gold Standard Safety Award for excellence in accident prevention and a safety program that includes training materials and the participation of all employees.
“The employees at the wastewater treatment plant work hard operating and maintaining the facilities each day,” said Jeff Shanahan, Department of Utilities General Manager. This award is an indication of the continued commitment it takes to maintain the treatment plant.”
The Scott Wilbur Award Committee evaluates applications. Awards were recently announced at the 2024 Nebraska Water Environment Association Fall Conference in Kearney Nebraska.