Peel receives global recognition for its transformation work in the water and wastewater sector

BRAMPTON, ON (October 28, 2025) - Peel Region has been recognized with the Utility of the Future Today Award from the Water Environment Federation. This global acknowledgment reflects Peel’s commitment to leading transformational work in the water and wastewater sector, including partnering with other organizations, and prioritizing community engagement, resource recovery and sustainable operations. 

The Utility of the Future Today brings together like-minded water utilities involved in advancing resource efficiency and recovery, developing proactive relationships with stakeholders, and establishing resilient, sustainable, and livable communities. It enables participants to learn from each other and continually grow and evolve as a sector.

Every day, Peel treats over 1.7 billion litres of clean, safe drinking water and 660 million litres of wastewater.  
Some recent achievements demonstrated by Peel:  

• A 100 percent report rating by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for its annual inspection of all seven Peel municipal drinking water systems, demonstrating continued excellent performance, and a focus on ensuring water quality and the health of the community.
• Progressing toward ISO 45001 Compliance and Certification for an Occupational Health and Safety Management system and ISO 55001Compliance for Asset Management for Water and Wastewater.
• Assessing a triple-bottom-line approach to managing biosolids and biogas generated within our Water Resource Recovery facilities.
• Using Lean initiatives to review and improve customer service and operating investments.

Learn more about Peel Region’s awards for leadership, continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence.