WATER SYSTEM STAFF WINS SECOND PLACE
IN STATEWIDE COMPETITION
Fayette County, Georgia – Fayette County Water System water operators won second place in the Georgia American Water Works Association Top Ops Competition. The event is held annually during the spring conference. The competition is designed to recognize and promote excellence and professionalism in all aspects of water treatment and operations by establishing a state-wide competition that allows operators to showcase their knowledge and experience.
Questions included topics in math, water system operations, maintenance, safety, laboratory procedures, and Safe Drinking Water Act Regulations. This was the first time Fayette County Water System treatment staff participated in the competition.
Team "Splash Masters" quickly eliminated the defending champions in round one moving on to the finals. Through a very tight final round, the team placed second in the State.
Water System’s Director Vanessa Tigert said the staff was well prepared and the results were great.
“The event promotes and recognizes excellence and professionalism in all aspects of water operations. I am extremely proud of our team. They worked together before and after work and at lunch in preparation for the competition,” she said.
“This was a very exciting event. I am extremely proud of our team. It was the first time the Fayette County Water System has entered a team into the competition. Ben, Christian, and I work together almost daily so we had great team synergy. The competition showed us what we need to work on for next year because it was a very close finish. Overall, I hope this inspires more water professionals from our system to join in on this fun event in the future,” said Tenorazel Williams, Training & Safety.
Questions included topics in math, water system operations, maintenance, safety, laboratory procedures, and Safe Drinking Water Act Regulations. This was the first time Fayette County Water System treatment staff participated in the competition.
Team "Splash Masters" quickly eliminated the defending champions in round one moving on to the finals. Through a very tight final round, the team placed second in the State.
Water System’s Director Vanessa Tigert said the staff was well prepared and the results were great.
“The event promotes and recognizes excellence and professionalism in all aspects of water operations. I am extremely proud of our team. They worked together before and after work and at lunch in preparation for the competition,” she said.
“This was a very exciting event. I am extremely proud of our team. It was the first time the Fayette County Water System has entered a team into the competition. Ben, Christian, and I work together almost daily so we had great team synergy. The competition showed us what we need to work on for next year because it was a very close finish. Overall, I hope this inspires more water professionals from our system to join in on this fun event in the future,” said Tenorazel Williams, Training & Safety.