HomeMy WebLinkAboutFlorida Water Professionals Month 2026PROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Florida Water Professionals Month
WHEREAS, the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association, organized in- 1940, is a
non-profit trade organization that promotes the sustainability of Florida's water utility industry through
workforce development to protect the health of Florida's citizens and to preserve the state's water
resources; and
WHEREAS, this organization offers water and wastewater treatment plant operator and water
distribution operator training courses required for the state of Florida's operators licenses, eight
voluntary certification programs, and continuing education programs for operator license renewal; and
WHEREAS, this organization, in recognizing the importance of the -Florida Statues and
Administrative Code that regulate the water industry, acts as liaison between the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and industry personnel and
WHEREAS, the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association recognizes all who have
played a significant part in operating and maintaining drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater
systems in Florida by celebrating Florida Water Professionals Month, which applauds their constant
efforts to protect our health and environment.
WHEREAS water professionals are essential first responders, as defined by Florida Statue 403.865
(b), during storms and other catastrophic events, working to ensure safe drinking water and safe
disposal of wastewater for our communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Lisa Interlandi by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Village of North
Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim the month of August 2026 as
FLORIDA WATER PROFESSIOANLS MONTH
In The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida and extend greetings and best wishes to all observing
Florida Water Professionals Month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of North
Palm Beach to be affixed this 23rd day of July 2026.
Lisa Interlandi,