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2011–2023 OUC Water is Tops in Taste OUC was tapped in 2014 by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association for having the “Best-Tasting Water in Central Florida,” outranking 12 other water utilities. OUC surpasses all federal and state requirements for water quality by conducting

In 2014, OUC began upgrading its latest water treatment plant — the Southwest plant in the Dr. Phillips area — with the latest ozonation technology.

20,000 chemical and bacterial water quality tests each year, testing for 135 regulated and unregulated substances annually. In 2014, OUC’s 20 ozone generators processed nearly 28 billion gallons of water. That year, OUC began upgrading its latest water treatment plant — the Southwest plant in the Dr. Phillips area — with the latest ozonation technology. The $11.3 million worth of upgrades brought efficiencies that yield yearly cost savings.

OUC’s Team: The Driving Force Behind The Reliable One OUC Named a Top 8 Company for Working Families OUC focused on attracting, developing and retaining talented employees to ensure it had the right team for the job.

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The Orlando Sentinel ranked OUC No. 8 on its annual Top 100 Companies for Working Families list in both 2013 and 2014. OUC scored high on core benefits, work environment, communication and training — thanks largely

to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes time off for family, medical benefits, pension, educational

opportunities, wellness initiatives, volunteer opportunities and community events. OUC continues to evaluate overall benefits and structure to maintain a competitive edge when it comes to hiring and keeping top talent.

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