Spartanburg Water Facilities Maintenance Manager Awarded For Outstanding Service

Spartanburg Water Facilities Maintenance Manager Scott Duff, was recently selected for recognition by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC).

Duff, a longtime employee of the utility, was awarded the statewide Maintenance Person of the Year for calendar year 2024 at an awards ceremony, March 11, during the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) in Myrtle Beach.

This award is given annually for excellence in the maintenance of a water and/or wastewater system in South Carolina. Duff is responsible for coordinating the preventive and corrective maintenance for Spartanburg Water’s nine wastewater treatment facilities and the Lawson Fork pump station. He is committed to protecting public health and serving as a good steward of the environment.

Scott is a Navy veteran who served fourteen years in active duty, including as an Aviation Boatswains Mate on the flight deck of aircraft carriers. He started his employment with Spartanburg Water in in 2003 as a Maintenance Technician I. He holds licenses in water treatment, wastewater treatment and collections. He has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from USC-Upstate.

“Scott’s dedication to his role and team at Spartanburg Water was evident in the pivotal role he played during the power outages caused by Hurricane Helene. He helped ensure all water distribution sites continued to supply water to our customers throughout the county, and that all nine wastewater plants were operational and the environment free from pollution,” said Guy Boyle, Spartanburg Water CEO.

Scott was also awarded the Blue Ridge Foothills District Maintenance Person of the Year in February.

ABOUT THE WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA (WEASC): WEASC serves more than 3,000 members across 10 districts throughout South Carolina. It is affiliated with the Water Environment Federation (WEF), which is composed of affiliates and members throughout the world. Its purpose is to serve those whose vocation is the promotion, protection and preservation of the water environment. And, by extension, to serve all those who enjoy the waters of South Carolina for recreation or refreshment.

ABOUT SPARTANBURG WATER: Spartanburg Water, an award-winning utility, is comprised of Spartanburg Water System and Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District. It serves a population of more than 200,000 within Spartanburg County, as well as others in parts of Greenville, Union and Cherokee counties. With the help of its dedicated team of about 300 employees, each day it produces an average of 25 million gallons of drinking water and cleans 12 million gallons of reclaimed water for its customers and community. 

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