December 24, 2020
Tidewater Utilities Inc., a provider of regulated water services, has earned recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Aquarius program for commendable execution of a project that finances the construction and rehabilitation of critical drinking water infrastructure.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Aquarius Program is a federal-state partnership dedicated to protecting America’s public health, which provides loans and grants for eligible water systems. To be eligible for recognition, the DWSRF project needed to demonstrate Safe Drinking Water Act compliance, financial integrity and public health benefits. Receiving Honorable Mention, Tidewater was among 25 other water utilities nationwide recognized for demonstrating excellence in system partnerships, innovative financing, community engagement, problem solving and public health protection.