The City of Johnson City recently received three Peak Performance Awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). Knob Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant brought home a Platinum8 Award, which indicates that it has maintained compliance for eight consecutive years. The Knob Creek facility – originally constructed in 1971 and expanded in 1984 – provides service to north Johnson City, including the North Roan Street corridor and the north State of Franklin corridor. It treats approximately 19 percent of the system’s total wastewater flow per year or an average of 2.4 million gallons per day.

“The City of Johnson City is an outstanding example of environmental efforts. NACWA is honored to showcase the achievements of the Johnson City Knob Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and our nation’s public wastewater utilities through the Peak Performance Awards Program,” said Ken Kirk, NACWA’s Executive Director.

The city’s other two wastewater facilities, Brush Creek and the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, received NACWA Gold Awards. Gold Awards go to facilities that consistently meet all National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits during a calendar year. All three facilities also were recognized by the Kentucky Tennessee Water Environment Association with their Operational Excellence Awards for permit compliance.

“The community and Board of Commissioners have continued to invest in infrastructure improvements necessary to protect the area’s water quality,” said Water and Sewer Services Director Tom Witherspoon.

“These facilities represent that historical investment. The awards also recognize the dedication of the operating and maintenance personnel for daily operation 365 days per year.” Tom Witherspoon, director Water and Sewer Services (423)434-6062