U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is accepting applications for the 2024 Clean Water Awards. The awards recognize outstanding performance of wastewater treatment plants that operate at poultry and egg processing facilities. Winners will be announced at USPOULTRY’s Environmental Management Seminar, to be held Sept. 19–20 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla.
“Poultry and egg companies demonstrate an ongoing commitment to being good stewards of our environment and the natural resources in which we have been entrusted. These companies are doing an excellent job in operating sustainable and efficient wastewater treatment facilities, proving their dedication to being leaders in good environmental practices. Once treated, the water used in poultry and egg processing is returned to the environment in exceptional condition, continually discharging effluent below the limits set in permits. USPOULTRY is pleased to sponsor this annual award program that features these outstanding facilities,” said Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry Farms, and USPOULTRY chair.