South Rivanna received the Virginia Department of Health's 2005 Virginia's Excellence in Waterworks Operations Award in recognition of the planning, development and implementation of the South Rivanna Water Treatment Plant's EMS.

This facility implemented their Environmental Management System (EMS) in 2005 and achieved their current status of VEEP - E2 in 2007. One of the major focuses was refurbishment of the dam's hydroelectric plant. Additional initiatives included enhanced oil management, chemical handling, and security improvements. Environmental Procedures and policies were developed in addition to extensive employee training during their implementation phase.

 

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