Central Contra Costa Sanitary District’s (Central San) mission is to protect public health and the environment by collecting and treating wastewater, recycling water for reuse and promoting pollution prevention. 

 

Central San has now been awarded

 

National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ (NACWA) Platinum Peak Performance Award – 27 Years
This award recognizes Central San’s processing of more than 13 billion gallons of wastewater last year without a single permit violation. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit demands strict adherence to stringent Federal, State, and regional water quality requirements. Meeting 100% compliance means Central San is achieving its ultimate goals of protecting the environment and keeping pollutants out of the Bay.

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Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award for Fiscal Year 2019-2026
For the seventh consecutive year, Central San has received this award that is presented to governments that achieve financial reporting document goals established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA’s best practices on budgeting and then to recognize individual governments that succeed in achieving that goal.

 

Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
This is the 25th consecutive year that Central San’s Finance and Accounting Division staff has received this award, given for the team’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and finance recording.

 

California Special Districts Association District Transparency Certificate of Excellence

The District Transparency Certificate of Excellence is a program that recognizes California Special Districts that demonstrate a commitment to transparency through their operations, website, public outreach and showcases Central San’s accountability, ability to build public trust, and gain recognition from stakeholders and legislators.

The California Water Environment Association has awarded Central San with the following:

• 2026 The District Transparency Certificate of Excellence is a program that recognizes California Special Districts that demonstrate a commitment to transparency through their operations, website, public outreach and showcases Central San’s accountability, ability to build public trust, and gain recognition from stakeholders and legislators.

• 2025 Community Engagement and Outreach, Project of the Year, State – Go With The Flow Bike Tour

• 2025 Mechanical Technician Person of the Year, SF Bay Section – Brian Walters

• 2025 Collection System of the Year – Large, SF Bay Section

 

Uptime Magazine – Awards for the Best Reliability Programs

• 2024 Best Work Execution Management Program

• 2024 Best Leadership for Reliability Program

• 2022 Best Work Execution Management Program

• 2020 Best Asset Management Program

• 2018 Best Reliability Engineering Maintenance Program

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• 2025 Community Engagement and Outreach, Project of the Year, State – Go With The Flow Bike Tour

• 2025 Mechanical Technician Person of the Year, SF Bay Section – Brian Walters

• 2025 Collection System of the Year – Large, SF Bay Section

• 2008 and 2012 Large Treatment Plant of the Year Award 

 

Collection System of the Year for 2007 and 2012.

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Awards for its Safety Program from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and the Water Environment Foundation (WEF); 

 

People’s Choice Awards from the Walnut Creek Action for Beauty Council for the District’s new Collection System Operations facility;.

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California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)

CAPIO is a membership organization serving more than 500 professionals throughout the public sector who engage communities through honest and transparent communication. CAPIO Excellence in Communications awards honor outstanding public agency information and communications programs. 

• 2018 Award of Distinction – Internal Employee Publication

• 2017 Award of Distinction – Internal Employee Publication

• 2016 Award of Distinction – External Publications

 

National Purchasing Institute’s Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award - 7 Years
Central San’s Purchasing and Material Services team won this award again. This is the seventh time the team has received this award, which recognizes organizational excellence in procurement, with emphasis on innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity, and leadership. Central San is one of only 46 government agencies in California, and one of only 31 special districts in the United States to receive this award.

 

The California Water Environment Association has awarded Central San with the following:

• 2025 Collection System Award

• 2019 Mechanical Technician Person of the Year, SF Bay Section

• 2019 Andy Stamatelos Special Service Award, SF Bay Section

• 2019 Collection System of the Year – Large, SF Bay Section

• 2019 Community Engagement and Outreach – Best Use of Social Media Award, SF Bay Section

• 2018 Engineering And Research Achievement of the Year, State

• 2018 Mechanical Technician of the Year, State

• 2018 Gimmicks & Gadgets, State

• 2018 Photo of the Year, State

• 2018 Electrical Instrumentation Person of the Year, SF Bay Section

• 2017 Research Achievement of the Year

• 2017 Mechanical Technician of the Year

• 2017 Gimmick/Gadget of the Year

• 2017 Photo Contest

• 2016 Community Engagement & Outreach Project of the Year

• 2015 Collection System Person of the Year, SF Bay Section

• 2012 Large Treatment Plant of the Year

• 2013 Collection System of the Year, San Francisco Bay Section

• 2013 Supervisor and Collection System Worker of the Year, San Francisco Bay Section

• 2012 Collection System of the Year, San Francisco Bay Section

• 2012 Treatment Plant of the Year, San Francisco Bay Section

• 2011 Large Plant Safety Award

• 2010 Film Festival Award – Semi-Professional (Fats, Oils & Grease Video)

 

The Water Environment Association has awarded Central San with the following:
Annual George W. Burke, Jr. Award  (This award recognizes a wastewater facility for maintaining an active and effective safety program and an outstanding safety record.)

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The International Public Management Association for Human Resources has awarded Central San with the following:

• 2011 Agency Award for Excellence – Small Agency (Western Region)

• 2011 Agency Award for Excellence for Innovation in Human Resources (Northern California Chapter)