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United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water October 1997 Water Environment Federation Conference Chicago, Illinois Monday, October 20,1997 US EPA National Awards Program Managers Maria Campbell, Operations and Maintenance Awards John Walker, Beneficial Biosolids Use Awards Lisa Hammond, Pretreatment Awards Betty West, Storm Water Awards Tim Dwyer, Combined Sewer Overflow Awards OCTOBER 21, 1997 A� UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC 20460 OCT 201997 OFFICE OF WATER CONGRATULATIONS NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS! October 18,1997, begins the 25th Anniversary Year of the Clean Water Act (CWA). As water professionals, in or out of government, we can take pride in the progress made to improve and protect our Nation's waters using the tools provided by the Act. I cannot think of a more appropriate way to kick off the Silver Anniversary celebration of the CWA than by honoring those among us who have demonstrated their imagination and excellence in various important aspects of water management As a former State and local official, I know that it takes an effective partnership of Federal, State and local officials, as well as the private sector, to achieve the kind of success that we celebrate today. In the 25 years since the enactment of the CWA, the pollutant loads from municipal wastewa- ter treatment facilities have fallen about 40% while the population served by these facilities increased by 30%. The hard work and dedication of local managers, plant operators and their staff has been an absolutely essential part of the steady progress toward the national goal of "fishable and swimmable" waters. We, at the Environmental Protection Agency, salute you and your colleagues throughout the nation on a job well done and look forward to working with you to address the challenges that still he ahead. Sincerely, Robert Perciasepe Assistant Administrator 71is A4. ..Yrn 4.....