MetroConnects Receives SC DHEC Facility Excellence Award
April 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – MetroConnects announced that they have received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Facility Excellence Award for 2014. This prestigious award was presented to MetroConnects at the South Carolina Environmental Conference held in Myrtle Beach, March 15-18, 2015.
The Facility Excellence Award is given annually to wastewater treatment and collection agencies who demonstrate excellence in facility operations and maintenance, and the protection of the environment while exceeding customers’ expectations.
“Our staff is committed to both the customers we serve and the environment we protect. We believe that by maintaining a proactive approach to our operations and maintenance, we can keep our system operating efficiently while being good stewards to our tax base.” said Mike Dickson, MetroConnects’ General Manager. “This award validates the hard work our staff dedicates to the community every day.”
About MetroConnects
MetroConnects is a special purpose district created by the state legislature in 1969 to operate and maintain sanitary sewer facilities. Today, MetroConnects serves approximately 60,000 taxpayers with more than 620 miles of sanitary sewer collector lines. This collection system transports wastewater from area homes and businesses to ReWa’s trunk lines and treatment plants. MetroConnects’ 168-square mile service area stretches from northern Greenville County to the southern portions of the county and southwest to Piedmont in both Anderson and Greenville County. For more information about MetroConnects, please visit www.metroconnects.org.
