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AGENDA ITEM # 9.5 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />Report Prepared by: Emily Johnson <br /> <br />Date: April 1, 2024 <br /> <br />Subject: Certificate of Commendation - MPCA <br /> <br />Report: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recognizes Pequot Lakes <br />Wastewater Treatment Facility Staff for outstanding operations in 2023. To receive <br />this recognition, facilities must demonstrate consistent compliance with <br />monitoring, operations, and maintenance requirements; submit accurate, on-time <br />reports to the MPCA; and employ staff certified by the MPCA in wastewater <br />operations. <br /> <br />“Communities across Minnesota rely on wastewater treatment facilities to stay <br />healthy and well,” said Nicole Blasing, Municipal Division director at MPCA. <br />“Operators at Pequot Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility are critical to <br />protecting and preserving water quality, and the MPCA is deeply grateful for their <br />considerable efforts and service to their community.” <br /> <br />The MPCA recognizes outstanding wastewater operators each year. Approximately <br />1,600 municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities operate across <br />Minnesota. The MPCA reviewed a total of 767 facilities, from communities of all <br />sizes, with 253 qualifying for the outstanding operations recognition. <br /> <br />Congratulations to our Water/Wastewater Operations Manager, Andy Schwartz! <br /> <br /> <br />Council Action Requested: No council action required. <br /> <br /> <br />