U.S. company CH2M, which specializes in global service and engineering, was Tuesday named the winner of the 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award.

The firm won for "developing and advancing methods to clean water, and increasing public acceptance of recycled water," according to a press release from the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).

According to the release, CH2M has invented, implemented and refined methods for cleaning used water back to drinking water quality. Particularly, the company researched and then dispelled myths around use of treated wastewater and "paved the way for a surge in interest in and acceptance of potable reuse."

"Our planet does not hold any enormous, unknown sources of fresh water. We have to live with what we have. With growing populations and more unreliable precipitation patterns, it is essential to increase our reuse of water in the future," said SIWI's Executive Director Torgny Holmgren.

"CH2M has understood this. In working for public acceptance of drinking treated wastewater, they have taken a step beyond engineering, and shown impressive commitment to wise water management," he added.

Founded in 1946, CH2M is a leading global engineering and project delivery company partnering with public and private actors to tackle complex infrastructure and natural resource challenges. The firm's work is concentrated in the water, transportation, energy, environment and industrial markets.

"We are proud to receive the 2015 Stockholm Industry Award for our leadership in the evolution and acceptance of purifying wastewater effluent to create drinking water," Greg McIntyre, CH2M global water business group president, was quoted as saying. Endit

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