EARTH TECH NEWS
EARTH TECH-OPERATED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RECEIVES NATIONAL CLEAN WATER ACT AWARD FROM U.S. EPA
New Hampshire Facility Recognized for Outstanding Operations & Maintenance Practices
LONG BEACH, Calif. (December 5, 2005) – An Earth Tech-operated wastewater treatment plant in New Hampshire has received a 2005 National Clean Water Act Recognition Award in the Small Secondary Plant category from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earth Tech is a business unit of Tyco International Ltd, and a global provider of consulting, engineering and construction services.
The award, which recognizes outstanding operations and maintenance (O&M) practices in the Small Secondary Plant category (1 million gallons per day), was presented to representatives from the Newington, N.H., facility at a ceremony during the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exposition and Conference in Washington, D.C.
“The Sewer Commission enjoys a wonderful relationship with the Earth Tech team,” said George Fletcher, chair of the Newington Sewer Commission. “Their hard work directly contributed to our winning this award.”
The Earth Tech team is composed of Plant Manager Denis Messier, Jack Hoyt, and Richard Clough. The company has operated and maintained the wastewater treatment plant for the town of Newington, which is located 60 miles northeast of Boston, Mass., since 1981.
Earth Tech Inc. is a world-class provider of a full suite of engineering, construction and operations services to the global water/wastewater, environmental, transportation, and facilities markets. A business unit of Tyco International Ltd. and part of the company’s Engineered Products & Services segment, Earth Tech employs more than 8,500 talented people, delivering services to customers in 17 countries. Founded in 1970, Earth Tech is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. More information on Earth Tech can be found at www.earthtech.com.
Tyco International Ltd. is a global, diversified company that provides vital products and services to customers in five business segments: Fire & Security, Electronics, Healthcare, Engineered Products & Services, and Plastics & Adhesives. With 2004 revenue of $40 billion, Tyco employs approximately 250,000 people worldwide. More information on Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com.
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