The Lynchburg Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), the City of Lynchburg’s wastewater treatment plant under the operation of Lynchburg Water Resources, was recently awarded the 2025 Platinum Peak Performance Award by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for completing a fifth consecutive year of perfect permit compliance with no violations.
The WRRF is one of only 180 wastewater treatment plants across the United States to receive Platinum-level honors for 2025, having received Gold-level honors the previous four years. The award recognizes an “exceptional commitment to regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and operational resilience,” according to NACWA’s announcement.
“This award is a testament to the hard work our employees put in 24/7 to keep the plant in compliance,” said Elizabeth Jensen, Plant Superintendent. “We take our duty as Stewards of the James River seriously and work as a team to maintain the processes, testing, equipment, and facilities.”
The dedicated team of 43 employees at the WRRF maintains around-the-clock operations at the Concord Turnpike facility, treating about 12 million gallons of wastewater per day, removing 28,000 wet tons of solids per year, and running 32,000+ lab tests annually to ensure clean water is returned to the James River after treatment.
“1,825 days—and counting—of perfect permit compliance is an incredible achievement,” said Tim Mitchell, Director of Lynchburg Water Resources. “It takes focus, commitment, and teamwork every single day. Through extreme weather, complex construction projects, and countless other challenges, our Water Resource Recovery Facility team has never lost sight of their responsibility to protect our environment. This award is a testament to their dedication and excellence, and they deserve all the credit.”
The WRRF was recognized at an award ceremony July 15, 2026, during NACWA’s Utility Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio.
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