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City of Charleston Commissioners of Public Works in Charleston, S.C., Wins 2005 Safe Drinking Water Act Excellence Award

Release Date: 10/21/2005
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PRESS ADVISORY
OCTOBER 21, 2005

On Tuesday, October 25, 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will award the City of Charleston Commissioners of Public Works in Charleston, South Carolina with the 2005 Safe Drinking Water Act Excellence Award in the Large Surface Water System category.

The goals of the Excellence Award are to recognize and award water systems that are demonstrating their commitment to compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act through outstanding operations and maintenance practices; to heighten overall public awareness of the contributions of public water supplies for ensuring adequate and safe drinking water; and to encourage public support for maintaining this exemplary status.

WHO: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

WHAT: 2005 Safe Drinking Water Act Excellence Award

WHEN: October 25, 2005 at 9:00 A.M.

WHERE: 103 St. Philip Street, Charleston, South Carolina

CONTACT: Dawn Harris-Young, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov, EPA Media Relations, 404-562-8421