Northrop Grumman Corp. was selected as the first-place winner of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2005 National Clean Water Act Recognition Award. Continental Maritime, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman's Newport News sector, received the award for its outstanding environmental efforts in pollution prevention.
“Continental Maritime has demonstrated outstanding technological achievements and innovative methods to maintain a healthy environment,'' said Bryan Rittenhouse, environmental scientist for the water permits division of EPA. “This award acknowledges their vision, dedication and commitment to protecting the environment.''
In 2001, Continental Maritime began efforts to eliminate storm water pollution by installing a collection system to divert all runoff from the San Diego Bay. The company re-routed steam condensate from boilers back to the boilers and diverted air-conditioning condensate and fresh-water fire-main discharges to collection tanks for sewer disposal.
Irwin F. Edenzon, vice president of technology development and fleet support for Northrop Grumman Newport News, accepted the award during an Oct. 31 award ceremony in Washington, D.C. “We're committed to upholding a healthy environment for our employees and our community,'' said Edenzon. “This award acknowledges the ongoing efforts of hundreds of employees committed to protecting the environment and preventing pollution.''
Source: Northrop Grumman Corp.
