On Thursday, February 7, 2019 Carmichael Water District (CWD)  received the Safety Center Incorporated’s prestigious 2018 Excellence in Safety Award.  During a luncheon at the Safety Center Incorporated’s Annual Regulatory Symposium, CWD’s Safety Committee was recognized for creating and implementing innovative health and safety awareness programs. Each year, the Excellence in Safety Award is given…

On May 9, 2018, The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) presented its 2018 Excellence in Water Leadership Award to Carmichael Water District (District) General Manager Steve Nugent for his leadership and commitment to collaborative regional integrated water management resulting in the protection of local water resources.  ACWA’s Excellence in Water Leadership Award – Building…

On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Carmichael Water District (CWD) received the American Water Resources Association’s (AWRA) prestigious 2017 Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Award. During a luncheon at the AWRA annual conference, the CWD received national recognition for demonstrating outstanding IWRM through the American River Pipeline Project (Project). Click here for more information

On Monday, April 17, 2017 Carmichael Water District (CWD) was recognized by the Sacramento Environmental Commission (SEC) for demonstrating outstanding efforts to improve the environment through the American River Pipeline Project (Project). Conceived in 2011, the Project puts into action Integrated Regional Water Management agreements and solutions that successfully solve water supply reliability issues at…

On April 20, 2015 the ACWA Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) awarded the District with a refund check in the amount of $12,549. The District was eligible for the refund due to claim losses being less than those projected by the JPIA actuary. By utilizing resources provided by the JPIA, such as training in the…

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is honoring Carmichael Water District for its overall commitment to implementing energy efficiency measures to reduce energy consumption and promote environmental protection. The SMUD Community Energy Award honors commercial customers who share SMUD’s values of efficiency and environmental sensitivity, and who have turned these beliefs into actions. These customers…

Two Carmichael Water District employees were selected for 2004 Sacramento Area Water Works Association (SAWWA) awards on December 10, 2004 at the SAWWA luncheon. SAWWA presented its General Manager of the Year 2004 award to CWD’s General Manager. Steve was selected to receive the award for his focus on regional issues including groundwater contamination; contributions…

Front Row: President Dodie Backus, Former GM LaNell Little, General Manager Steve Nugent, Vice-President Sandy Kozlen Second Row: MWH Engineer Don Spiegel, Director Mark Emmerson, Former Director Curt Spencer, MWH Engineer Scott Boettcher The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) presented its prestigious Clair A. Hill Water Agency Award for Excellence to Carmichael Water District…

Carmichael Water District was recognized as an Exemplary Employer Finalist as an employer committed to the well being of California’s older workers serving as a model of best hiring practices. As an Exemplary Employer, Carmichael Water District has proven to be a superb role model for all California employers.

Recognized for: Installing a 20,000 square foot microfiltration water treatment plant that exceeds Safe Drinking Water Act standards for 38,500 customers. Reducing the amount of chlorine stored and used from 120,000 gallons per year to 24,000 gallons per year. Establishing a tertiary treatment filtration process that cleans backwash system water, recycles the water back through…