Congratulations to our 2025 Plant of the Year Award Winner — Snohomish WWTP

We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Plant of the Year award goes to the Snohomish Wastewater Treatment Plant in scenic Snohomish, Washington!
A big shoutout to Duane Leach (Sr. Operator) and Frank Schorsch (Operator) for their exceptional work in keeping the plant and its equipment running smoothly. According to Joshua West, our Goble Sampson representative, their team is truly “top-notch.”

The Snohomish WWTP plays a vital role in protecting water quality for the Snohomish River, ensuring clean, safe effluent every day.

The plant features:

  • Two unique red Lakeside Open Screw Pumps
  • A Rotomat Fine Screen
  • Lakeside Equipment that’s been performing reliably for over 31 years!

We’re proud to support communities with innovative solutions that stand the test of time. Congratulations to the entire Snohomish team for setting the standard in operational excellence!

Lakeside will be accepting nominations for the 2026 Plant of the Year from January 15, 2026, to November 1, 2026. Any treatment plant is eligible for nomination, provided it has operational Lakeside Equipment water treatment products on site that are currently in use. Please note that only nominations submitted by current Lakeside Equipment representatives will be considered.

Nominate the water or wastewater treatment plant of your choice by completing the form below. If you have questions or need assistance please call us at 630.837.5640