BEATRICE - The City of Beatrice has received an award for its Wastewater Treatment Plant and sewer system, among small-sized facilities in Nebraska.

Officials recently learned that the 2024 Scott Wilber Award has been presented to the city, representing outstanding work of the Water Pollution Control Department for plant operation and maintenance of the city’s 100 miles of sanitary sewer lines and nine lift stations.

The Nebraska Water Environment Association….a nonprofit consisting of professionals in the area of water resources…..presents the annual award for excellence in operations.