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Kennewick Wastewater Treatment Plant earns Washington State Department of Ecology top performance award
Summary
Kennewick’s wastewater treatment facility was recognized by the Washington State Department of Ecology as one of the top performers in 2024; city staff accepted the award and named plant operators involved in the achievement.
City officials announced that the Kennewick Wastewater Treatment Facility received the Washington State Department of Ecology’s 2024 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award and recognized plant staff during the Oct. 21 meeting.
City remarks noted that of roughly 300 domestic wastewater treatment plants statewide, Kennewick’s plant ranked among the top performers in meeting permit criteria and reporting requirements. The presentation said this was the fourth consecutive year the plant received the award, with additional past recognitions prior to a single-year gap caused by a laboratory error.
Public Works staff introduced lead plant operator Dustin Gerlach and operators Kevin Russo and Willy Runyon, and thanked the broader operations, lab and maintenance teams. The presentation emphasized that dedicated operators and regular monitoring are essential to protecting public and environmental health.
“No small team effort — operations, lab, maintenance and support — contributes to safe plant performance,” a public works representative said when introducing the team.
No formal council action was required for the award announcement.
