[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING FARMINGTON WATER AND SEWER'S THIRD PLACE ACHIEVEMENT

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 17, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Farmington Water 
and Sewer on receiving third place in the Great American Water Taste 
Test at the National Rural Water Association's 2023 Rural Water Rally. 
Farmington attended in partnership with the Granite State Rural Water 
Association and was recognized among entries from across the nation for 
having the third-best tasting public water supply, thanks to their 
committed team at the Water and Wastewater Department. This recognition 
is a testament to the work of Chief Operator Chuck Tiffany and his 
hardworking staff composed of Steve Deinstadt, Jonathan Forbes, Jason 
Forbes, and John Donnelly.
  Through their efforts, the Town of Farmington proudly supplies over 
3,000 residents with high quality drinking water that meets or exceeds 
all current state and federal standards. Supplying from 250,000 to 
300,000 gallons of water per day via 2 pump stations, the Farmington 
Water and Sewer System is uniquely qualified to handle public demands 
for high quality drinking water through prolonged investment in their 
wastewater treatment facility. The town has made considerable 
improvements to their facility in recent years, including a state-of-
the-art Sequence Batch Reactor. This new technology allows for improved 
handling of all current wastewater flow while ensuring that additional 
flow can be handled in the years to come as the town grows.
  Proactive planning and investment in public health by the Farmington 
Water and Sewer system will serve as a blueprint for other public water 
systems looking to innovate and provide their communities with safe 
drinking water. As the Representative for New Hampshire's First 
Congressional District, I commend the staff at the Farmington Water and 
Sewer system for their outstanding contributions to our public health 
and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

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