Marquardt receives state award

Cory Marquardt, water/street supervisor for the village of Lena, recently received the Wisconsin Rural Water Association 2014 District Operation’s Specialist of the Year Award. This award is presented each year to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of waterworks operation. The award was presented at the WRWA annual technical conference in Green Bay. More than 1,400 water and wastewater systems and industry personnel met for four days exchanging ideas and technology through technical sessions and exhibits. “The role of a water operations specialist has become increasingly difficult as state and federal governments have imposed tougher standards for water utilities,” said Dave Lawrence, WRWA executive director. “Cory has been recognized by his peers as a well-trained and dedicated operations specialist, deserving of WRWA’s highest award for a state licensed water operator. Lena can be proud of Cory’s accomplishments.” The Wisconsin Rural Water Association is a nonprofit organization representing most of the water and wastewater systems in the state. Its mission is “to assist our membership and the public they serve, improve and preserve the quality and quantity of water resources in the state of Wisconsin.”