Congratulations to the Peoria Heights Waterworks Department on receiving the Illinois Rural Water Association’s 2019 Water System of the Year award. This award was presented at the IRWA’s Annual Technical Conference in Effingham, IL on February 19th by Frank Dunmire, Executive Director of the Illinois Rural Water Association. Accepting the award were: Dave Marfell, Superintendent of Water; and Water Operators Mark Gauf and Chris Chandler.

“Our unique topography creates a complex challenge to provide potable drinking water to all our citizens. All members of the public works department strive to maintain the system and provide a personal customer service experience. I am proud to accept this award on behalf of the Peoria Heights Public Works Department.” -Dave Marfell, Superintendent of Water