Environmental Programs

The goal of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association's Environmental Program is to serve as the industry resource for environmental concerns. We keep poultry leaders abreast of the latest federal regulations and provide technical expertise to help maintain and grow a healthy food supply.

USPOULTRY's Clean Water Award

The Clean Water Award recognizes outstanding wastewater treatment facilities operated by poultry companies. An award is presented yearly in two categories: full treatment and pretreatment. Full treatment facilities are those facilities that fully treat their wastewater prior to discharging the effluent into a receiving stream or a land application system. Pretreatment facilities are those facilities that discharge pretreated effluent to publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities for further treatment. Any USPOULTRY member company is eligible to submit up to three nominees in each category. Facilities that have previously won the award may not be renominated for five years.

Stay tuned for the 2027 Clean Water Award Application announcement.

2026 Full Treatment Winner

2026 Full Treatment Winner

Pilgrim's in Mayfield, Ky. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Brian Kiepper, associate professor, University of Georgia; Emmett Jones, complex environmental manager, Pilgrim's; and Paul Bredwell, executive vice president of regulatory programs, USPOULTRY.
2026 Pretreatment Winner

2026 Pretreatment Winner

Darling Ingredients in Fayetteville, N.C. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Brian Kiepper; Josh Ryan, assistant general manager, Joseph Back, environmental manager, and Scott Brown, regional vice president with Darling Ingredients; and Paul Bredwell.
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