United Water Wins Award for Innovative Reuse of Recycled Materials
03 December 2014 - 2:40AM
Business Wire
National Association of Water Companies
Recognizes United Water New York Environmental Innovation
United Water is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as
the winner of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC)
2014 Management Innovation Awards for its use of recycled glass as
backfill material in construction. The annual NAWC Management
Innovation Awards recognize member companies in the private water
service industry for their groundbreaking, industry-changing
ideas.
United Water conducted a one-year pilot program and successfully
used recycled crushed glass instead of virgin stone to backfill the
trench for a 12–inch water main replacement project in Orangetown,
NY. The use of crushed glass resulted in an approximate 35 percent
savings in the cost of the backfill material and allows for the
reuse of material that would normally be disposed of in a
landfill.
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the
Town of Orangetown and the Rockland County Health Department
approved the use of the material.
“We live in a circular economy and our ability to develop
sustainably hinges on finding solutions for waste to take on a new
and useful purpose,” said Bertrand Camus, CEO of United Water. “Our
employees are encouraged to conduct research and innovation pilots
like this one so that we, as a company, can contribute to industry
knowledge and offer more sustainable operating solutions.”
United Water conducts research and innovation with the support
of its parent company, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT which reinvests nearly
$95 million of its annual profits in water and solid waste
research. The R+i Alliance boasts one of the largest commitments to
water and waste research in the world and is a leader for the
industry.
“We are pleased to have leveraged the resources of our global
network to bring this cost saving innovation to customers in our
New York Division,” said David Stanton, President of United Water
Utilities Segment.
“For over 35 years, the NAWC Management Innovation Awards
competition has been recognizing our members for their new and
innovative programs. Each of this year’s entries truly showed how
our members are moving water forward through their leadership and
work at the forefront of the water industry,” said Michael Deane,
NAWC executive director. “Submissions included everything from
conservation efforts and management plans to technological
advancements and community support initiatives.”
Entries were judged on degree of innovation, short- and
long-term benefits to the company, value to the water utility
industry, the potential for duplication at other companies and
presentation quality.
ABOUT UNITED WATER
United Water is one of the nation’s leading environmental
companies, providing water and wastewater services to approximately
5.3 million people in the United States. In addition to owning and
operating 16 water and wastewater utilities, United Water operates
84 municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems through
innovative public-private partnerships and contract agreements.
Founded in 1869, United Water is a subsidiary of SUEZ
ENVIRONNEMENT.
About SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT
Natural resources are not infinite. Each day, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT
(Paris:SEV, Brussels:SEVB) and its subsidiaries deal with the
challenge of protecting resources by providing innovative solutions
to industries and to millions of people. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT
supplies drinking water to 97 million people, provides wastewater
treatment services for 66 million people and collects the waste
produced by 50 million people. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT has 79,550
employees and, with its presence on a global scale, is a world
leader exclusively dedicated to environmental services. SUEZ
ENVIRONNEMENT, reported sales turnover of 14.8 billion Euros ($19.6
billion USD) at the end of financial year 2012.
About the NAWC
The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) is the voice
of the private water industry and the organization exclusively
representing this group of quality water service providers,
innovation drivers, creative financiers and responsible partners.
To learn more about NAWC, visit NAWC.org or follow them
on Twitter and Facebook.
United WaterRich Henning,
201-767-9300Rich.Henning@unitedwater.comorDeb Rizzi,
845-623-1500Deb.Rizzi@unitedwater.com
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