Portsmouth Water Division Receives Public Communications Award from the New England Water Works Association

The City of Portsmouth’s Water Division has been named a recipient of the New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA) Public Communications Award; this award recognizes excellence in communications through comprehensive public outreach materials and programs.

The Water Division provides various material to the public aimed to better highlight information on water efficiency, supply levels, quality and more. Most recently, the City updated the structure of its Annual Water Quality Report to consist of three comprehensive reports that each examine the water systems serving the Pease Tradeport, New Castle, and Portsmouth.

According to Deputy Public Works Director Brian Goetz, consistent communication and monthly reporting have made a difference in keeping the community engaged in current water topics. “Our City’s water system has recently encountered many complex issues when it comes to water, between the introduction of new regulations, emerging insight on PFAS contaminants and two periods of drought, to name a few. Our entire water operations and communications team have been working hard to create more tailored reports and announcements to inform our customers and the public. Being recognized for these efforts by our peers is gratifying.”

This award follows NEWWA’s prior recognition of Brian Goetz when he was a recipient of the 2017 Award of Merit.

“The ongoing recognition by NEWWA confirms how fortunate we are to have such a knowledgeable staff within our Public Works Department and Water Division,” said City Manager John Bohenko. “It is their expertise that allows for successful water management during challenging circumstances. I am happy to see their passion in connecting with our citizens reflected in this award.”

For more information on the Portsmouth Water Division, please visit https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/publicworks/water.