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Lee County Utilities in Fort Myers, Fla., Wins 2004 Safe Drinking Water Act Excellence Award

Release Date: 08/19/2004
Contact Information: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov

On Tuesday, August 24, 2004, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will award the Lee County Utilities of the Green Meadows Water Treatment Plant with the 2004 Safe Drinking Water Act Excellence Award for the Large Ground 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: 2004 Safe Drinking Water Act Excellence Award WHEN: August 24, 2004 AT 9:30 A.M. WHERE: Old Courthouse 2120 Main Street Ft. Myers, Florida