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News
Jan 28, 2016
Looking at Water Safety In Connecticut
WTNH interviewed Tom Barger, Water Quality & Treatment Manager, to discuss what we are doing to prevent crisis like the one occurring in Flint, Michigan. At the RWA there’s a high level of testing done everyday, from the source of the water, to all of its stops along the way, right up to someone’s tap, specifically looking for certain contaminants like lead and copper.
Read moreJan 28, 2016
16th Annual Whitney Environmental Plan Meeting
The 16th annual public meeting on activities related to the Environmental Management Plan for the Whitney Water Treatment Plant will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 9. at the Whitney Water Center, 945 Whitney Avenue in Hamden.
Read moreDec 16, 2015
Utility Management Degree Program
Coverage on this one of a kind degree program which begins in the fall of 2016. It will be offered in New Haven by Southern Conn State University, Gateway Community College with input from SCCT Regional Water Authority.
Read moreOct 13, 2015
RWA Earns Platinum Award for Utility Excellence
New Haven, Conn. (Oct. 13, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), announced that the RWA was recently honored with Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies’ (AMWA) Platinum Award for Utility Excellence. This award, combined with the company’s Utility of the Year Award presented last month by the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA), amplifies the RWA’s emphasis on sustainable decision making, reinforcing its higher purpose: to ensure the New Haven region is well-positioned to maintain its excellent water supply and use it as a source of growth, opportunity and vitality for the region’s stakeholders.
Read moreOct 12, 2015
AMWA Platinum Award for Utility Excellence
We are so honored receive this award. The hard work of the men and women at the RWA made this possible. Everyday we work diligently to deliver clean tap water and to protect our watershed for both water quality and improved quality of life for our customers. The criteria for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence is based on the Ten Attributes of Effective Utility Management and the Keys to Management Success. Applicants are expected to show progress in implementing the attributes and keys, as well as a distinctive level of management expertise and expanded utility achievement. Three years after winning a Gold Award, member utilities are eligible to apply for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence. Past winners of AMWA's Platinum Award for Sustained Competitiveness Achievement are also eligible to apply.
Read moreOct 09, 2015
Celebrate RWA Day on Monday, October 19
New Haven, Conn. (Oct. 9, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), invites the greater New Haven community to celebrate RWA Day on Mon., Oct. 19th in honor of the company’s recent Utility of the Year Award presented by New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA). Beginning at noon on the New Haven Green, community members can take the “Value of Water Pledge” that demonstrates a commitment to drinking tap water. Mayor Toni Harp will present a proclamation and offer her remarks at 2:30 p.m., with the event ending at 3 p.m.
Read moreSep 24, 2015
United Way Best Company Leadership Award
Rita DelVasto and Alicia Lorello accepted this award on behalf of the RWA at the United Way kick off event.
Read moreSep 23, 2015
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Applauded with Utility of the Year Award
New Haven, Conn. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), announced that the RWA was recently honored with New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA) Utility of the Year Award in the large size utility category. This award furthers the RWA’s goal to become the best in class as a provider of an abundant and reliable supply of water, which is essential to a healthy, thriving and economically vibrant community.
Read moreSep 22, 2015
NEWWA Award - Utility of the Year 2015
New England Water Works Association honored us with the Utility of the Year award. It is given in recognition of making significant improvement to water system infrastructure, customer service, staff training and operations. Jim Flynn, VP of Operations, accepted this award on behalf of the RWA.
Read moreSep 19, 2015
Hydration on the Q-Bridge
RWAter to GO! kept people hydrated with clean fresh tap water on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge grand opening and walking celebration. The hydration station has 8 bubblers and 8 spouts to fill your reusable water bottle, and has a doggy bowl for your four legged friends too. Check out these photos on our Facebook page...
Read moreCommunity Interactions
Jan 28, 2016
Looking at Water Safety In Connecticut
WTNH interviewed Tom Barger, Water Quality & Treatment Manager, to discuss what we are doing to prevent crisis like the one occurring in Flint, Michigan. At the RWA there’s a high level of testing done everyday, from the source of the water, to all of its stops along the way, right up to someone’s tap, specifically looking for certain contaminants like lead and copper.
Read moreJan 28, 2016
16th Annual Whitney Environmental Plan Meeting
The 16th annual public meeting on activities related to the Environmental Management Plan for the Whitney Water Treatment Plant will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 9. at the Whitney Water Center, 945 Whitney Avenue in Hamden.
Read moreDec 16, 2015
Utility Management Degree Program
Coverage on this one of a kind degree program which begins in the fall of 2016. It will be offered in New Haven by Southern Conn State University, Gateway Community College with input from SCCT Regional Water Authority.
Read moreOct 13, 2015
RWA Earns Platinum Award for Utility Excellence
New Haven, Conn. (Oct. 13, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), announced that the RWA was recently honored with Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies’ (AMWA) Platinum Award for Utility Excellence. This award, combined with the company’s Utility of the Year Award presented last month by the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA), amplifies the RWA’s emphasis on sustainable decision making, reinforcing its higher purpose: to ensure the New Haven region is well-positioned to maintain its excellent water supply and use it as a source of growth, opportunity and vitality for the region’s stakeholders.
Read moreOct 12, 2015
AMWA Platinum Award for Utility Excellence
We are so honored receive this award. The hard work of the men and women at the RWA made this possible. Everyday we work diligently to deliver clean tap water and to protect our watershed for both water quality and improved quality of life for our customers. The criteria for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence is based on the Ten Attributes of Effective Utility Management and the Keys to Management Success. Applicants are expected to show progress in implementing the attributes and keys, as well as a distinctive level of management expertise and expanded utility achievement. Three years after winning a Gold Award, member utilities are eligible to apply for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence. Past winners of AMWA's Platinum Award for Sustained Competitiveness Achievement are also eligible to apply.
Read moreOct 09, 2015
Celebrate RWA Day on Monday, October 19
New Haven, Conn. (Oct. 9, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), invites the greater New Haven community to celebrate RWA Day on Mon., Oct. 19th in honor of the company’s recent Utility of the Year Award presented by New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA). Beginning at noon on the New Haven Green, community members can take the “Value of Water Pledge” that demonstrates a commitment to drinking tap water. Mayor Toni Harp will present a proclamation and offer her remarks at 2:30 p.m., with the event ending at 3 p.m.
Read moreSep 24, 2015
United Way Best Company Leadership Award
Rita DelVasto and Alicia Lorello accepted this award on behalf of the RWA at the United Way kick off event.
Read moreSep 23, 2015
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Applauded with Utility of the Year Award
New Haven, Conn. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), announced that the RWA was recently honored with New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA) Utility of the Year Award in the large size utility category. This award furthers the RWA’s goal to become the best in class as a provider of an abundant and reliable supply of water, which is essential to a healthy, thriving and economically vibrant community.
Read moreSep 22, 2015
NEWWA Award - Utility of the Year 2015
New England Water Works Association honored us with the Utility of the Year award. It is given in recognition of making significant improvement to water system infrastructure, customer service, staff training and operations. Jim Flynn, VP of Operations, accepted this award on behalf of the RWA.
Read moreSep 19, 2015
Hydration on the Q-Bridge
RWAter to GO! kept people hydrated with clean fresh tap water on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge grand opening and walking celebration. The hydration station has 8 bubblers and 8 spouts to fill your reusable water bottle, and has a doggy bowl for your four legged friends too. Check out these photos on our Facebook page...
Read more
