Congratulations to City of Grand Rapids

The City of Grand Rapids Environmental Protection Services Department has been awarded with continued Platinum certification under the National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) Biosolids Management Program (BMP).  On 27-DEC-2015, the City of Grand Rapids completed its ninth third party audit.

According to the auditor, “The Environmental Protection Services Department’s Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel involved in biosolids management should be recognized for their outstanding achievements, and the exceptional features of their Biosolids Management Program. The following was found to be noteworthy during this audit.

The new Biosolids Management Program (BMP) coordinator has an excellent understanding of the BMP and has an exceptional comprehension of its use as a management tool.

Additionally, the hard work and dedication of the BMP management team must be acknowledged. While maintaining the BMP certification goal is obviously a team effort the leadership provided by the Environmental Services Department Manager assured maintenance of this common goal.”

Please see the attached audit report for additional information.

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