This facility worked diligently through the EMS processes documenting all aspects of their daily operations during 2008, submitted their VEEP application and was awarded the VEEP level E3 designation on December 10, 2008. Environmental Procedures and policies were developed in addition to extensive employee training during their implementation phase.

The presentation by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's Valley Regional Director, Amy Owens will be during the RWSA Executive Board meeting on January 26, 2009.

The Observatory Water Treatment Plant receives and processes water for the Charlottesville- UVA- Albemarle areas.

 

The Virginia Environmental Excellence Program encourages superior performance through environmental management systems and pollution prevention.

"VEEP was established to encourage superior environmental performance through the development and implementation of environmental management systems and pollution prevention efforts. VEEP drives environmental excellence by encouraging facilities within the Commonwealth that have strong environmental records to go above and beyond their legal requirements. VEEP members earn recognition and are potentially eligible to utilize specific regulatory and administrative flexibilities."

Taken from VA. DEQ website at: www.deq.virginia.gov/veep/homepage.html