A New Orleans wastewater partnership with Veolia Water was recognized by the United States Conference of Mayors with an award for excellence. "This award highlights the importance of public/private partnerships within government," said mayor Mitch Landrieu. "This partnership has continuously saved taxpayers money, and delivered high environmental compliance."
New Orleans sits below sea level in an area where hurricanes are a major problem and with average rainfall exceeding 60 inches per year. This makes operation and management of the city’s wastewater facilities very important. The partnership between Veolia Water and the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (S&WB) began in 1992,
