Awards

The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority’s (WRA) vision is “To protect public health and enhance the environment by being a recognized leader in innovate water reclamation.” Over the years, the organization has received many awards honoring their commitment to their vision. 

National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Excellence in Management Recognition

2021 – Gold

2020 – Gold

National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards

2021 – Gold

2020 – Gold

2019 – Silver 

2018 – Platinum 8 

2017 – Platinum 7 

2016 – Platinum 6 

2015 – Platinum 5 

2014 – Gold

2013 – Gold

2012 – Gold

2011 – Gold

2010 – Silver

2009 – Silver

2006 – Gold

2004 – Gold

2002 – Gold

2001 – Gold

1998 – Gold

1997 – Gold

 

American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists

2015 – Grand Prize – Design

               Digester Complex Rehabilitation Improvements for Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (Awarded in conjunction with CDM Smith)

 

Governor’s Iowa Environmental Excellence Award 

2016 – (for) Outstanding Environmental Leadership and Innovation

2010 – Special Recognition in Energy Efficiency