Florence Wilson Lake Water Plant – An award for continued excellence in operation that maximizes public health protection by achieving the optimization goals for sedimentation and filtration as established by the EPA Region IV and ADEM Drink Water Branch Water Treatment Plant Optimization Programs for four consecutive years, 2006 – 2009.

Cypress Creek and Wilson Lake Water Plants – Received a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) commending the City of Florence Water system for its consistent and professional adjustment of the water fluoride content to the optimum level for oral health for 12 consistent months in 2009. Consistent, high-quality water fluoridation practice, as demonstrated by the Florence Water system, is a safe and effective method to prevent tooth decay, improving the oral health of community residents of all ages.