You know what they say: it takes a village. PWSA employees and Board members join me at the March of Dimes ceremony to share in this celebration.

I’m honored to have been selected by the March of Dimes as the recipient of their 2023 Industry Leader of the Year award. This honor recognizes the progress we’ve made in fulfilling our mission to protect public health and the environment through the delivery of safe and reliable water services.

While this is billed as an individual award, it’s really a reflection of the hard work of everyone here at PWSA. The March of Dimes and PWSA are a natural match. After all, our mission means that we’re keeping in mind the mothers and babies in our region as we improve drinking water quality and rebuild our water system for future generations of Pittsburghers.

Without the talented team of PWSA employees I work alongside, this award would not have been possible. Each day I’m grateful for their stewardship of an essential public resource, dedication to the Pittsburgh community, and commitment to the delivery of safe, high-quality water services.

Together we’ve accomplished so much – national recognitions for improving drinking water quality through lead service line replacements, historically low lead levels, the rehabilitation of critical water and sewer infrastructure, the implementation of assistance programs to ensure all customers can access safe and reliable water services – and this award is just a small recognition of all that hard work.

I’m incredibly proud of our organization and ongoing transformation. We’re committed to ensuring high-quality water for the mother drawing a bath in Homewood and the parent filling their formula bottle in Squirrel Hill. Our customers can have every confidence that the path we’re on today will ensure the quality of their water services for years to come.