Dana Green, Jeremy Anderson, Trey Alexander, Brian Goldsmith, Paul Schuwer, Ethan Fite and Brian Smith hold ReWa's 2024 National Association of Clean Water Agencies' (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards. All nine of ReWa's water resource recovery facilities were recognized for compliance.
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA (September 23, 2025)—All nine of Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) water resource recovery facilities once again received National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards.
The awards are based on 2024 compliance and performance related to the utility’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
“ReWa’s consistent recognition with these awards is a testament to the daily contributions made by people across our utility to support public health and clean water,” said Rebecca West, ReWa’s CEO. “We are celebrating 100 years of service, and our partnerships and community support are also significant contributors to meeting these high standards.”
Four ReWa facilities received Platinum Peak Performance Awards for being in 100% compliance for at least five consecutive years:
- Mauldin Road (21 years)
- Georges Creek (20 years)
- Marietta (19 years)
- Gilder Creek (12 years)
Four ReWa facilities received Gold Peak Performance Awards for being in perfect compliance in 2024:
- Durbin Creek
- Lower Reedy
- Pelham
- Piedmont
One facility received a Silver Peak Performance Award for having only one permit violation in 2024:
- North Greenville University
ReWa treats and discharges 44 million gallons of water daily into Upstate rivers and streams. NPDES permits are required for facilities that discharge into waterways across the United States to ensure discharges do not harm water quality or human health.
NACWA recognized 512 treatment facilities at 198 of its member agencies for outstanding levels of compliance and performance. NACWA provides legislative, regulatory, legal and communications advocacy for public wastewater and stormwater agencies across the country.
ABOUT RENEWABLE WATER RESOURCES (ReWa): Since 1925, Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been committed to providing high-quality wastewater services to the Upstate of South Carolina while providing a cleaner environment, protecting public health and sustaining our community. With nine water resource recovery facilities and more than 430 miles of pipe, we serve a broad geographic area, including Greenville County and portions of Anderson, Laurens, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. Each day, an estimated 44 million gallons of water passes through our collection systems and reclamation facilities before being cleaned and returned to our area rivers and streams.