The Southern Ute Indian Tribe in southwestern Colorado sees wastewater treatment as an investment rather than an expense. That approach results in a treatment facility that not only serves local people and businesses, but wins awards, as well.Recognized for outstanding performance, automated control, and training procedures, the Southern Ute Wastewater Treatment Plant won first place among small advanced treatment plants (less than 1.0 mgd) for 2007 in the U.S. EPA Clean Water Act Recognition Awards.“The Tribe doesn’t want problems associated with inadequate facilities,” says wastewater superintendent Fred Robyns. He credits tribal council leadership with foresight and a willingness to make
