Columbus City Utilities has been awarded the Hoosier Water Guardian Award with Distinction from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. CCU received this award for having “substantially implemented their wellhead protection plan.”

The utility, its staff, planning team, and partners were commended for efforts in developing a comprehensive plan to protect public drinking water supply, and for implementing it in a timely manner. Because of this, CCU was awarded the Hoosier Water Guardian with Distinction.

“We are excited and honored to be recognized as Hoosier Water Guardians. We are very fortunate to have staff and consultants that are passionate about protecting our drinking water sources for the community,” said Ashley Getz, Associate Director of Engineering.

“We are honored to receive this distinction of Hoosier Water Guardians from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. This award exemplifies our staff and trusted consultants’ dedication and commitment to ensure the safety of our drinking water for the community now and future generations,” said Associate Director of Treatment Operations Travis Calhoun.

This is the first time Columbus City Utilities has received the Hoosier Water Guardian Award with Distinction.