Curtis Adams, Chief Operator at Ponca City Wastewater Treatment Plant, received The William D. Hatfield Award at the Oklahoma Water Environmental Annual Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on May 4.

The William D. Hatfield Award is presented to operators of wastewater treatment plants for outstanding performance and professionalism.  The award was established in honor of Dr. William D. Hatfield, President of the Central States Sewage Works Association in 1944-1945 and President of the Water Environment Federation in 1958-1959.

Adams started his career in wastewater treatment as a plant operator for the City of Ponca City in April of 1987. He also worked as a maintenance mechanic and lab technician, before being promoted to the Chief Operator position in 1997.