From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
In Summary:
The American Public Gas Association recognized Lake Apopka Natural Gas District with its Gold-level System Operational Achievement Recognition award for excellence in natural gas utility operations. Of approximately 750 APGA member systems nationwide, the district was selected by the organization’s Operations and Safety Committee based on its performance in four operational categories. The utility will be formally recognized during APGA’s annual conference in July in Providence.
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Washington, DC - The American Public Gas Association (APGA) presented Lake Apopka Natural Gas District with the APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) for excellence in operating its natural gas utility. Public natural gas systems are entrusted by their customers to deliver clean, affordable natural gas through safe, reliable distribution pipelines. To achieve this mission, a forward-thinking natural gas utility continually improves its operations, overcomes challenges, and adapts to a changing environment.
Out of approximately 750 APGA members, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District was selected for SOAR level Gold by its peers on the APGA Operations and Safety Committee. The selection was based on demonstrated excellence in the four areas of system integrity, system improvement, employee safety, and workforce development.
APGA President and CEO Dave Schryver remarked, “Lake Apopka Natural Gas District was highly rated in all four areas that are required of SOAR. Lake Apopka Natural Gas District consistently demonstrates a commitment to providing natural gas safely and efficiently to all in its community and, as such, serves as a model for other natural gas utilities nationwide. APGA is proud to recognize Lake Apopka Natural Gas District and is confident in their continued success.”
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Lake Apopka Natural Gas District was one of twenty-one SOAR recipients recognized in 2026, joining the 77 previous SOAR award recipients. The system also received a plaque signifying Lake Apopka Natural Gas District's commitment to and achievement in excellence in operating a natural gas utility system. APGA looks forward to recognizing Lake Apopka Natural Gas District at its Annual Conference in Providence, Rhode Island in July.
Key Points:
- Lake Apopka Natural Gas District received the Gold-level APGA SOAR award for operational excellence.
- The recognition was presented by the American Public Gas Association.
- The utility was evaluated on system integrity, system improvement, employee safety, and workforce development.
- Only 21 utilities nationwide received the SOAR designation in 2026.
- The district will be recognized at APGA’s annual conference in July in Providence.
APGA is the national association of municipally and publicly owned local distribution systems. There are about 1,000 public gas systems serving more than 5 million customers. These public gas utilities are not‐for‐profit retail distribution entities owned by and accountable to the citizens they serve. They include municipal gas distribution systems, public utility districts, county districts, and other public agencies that have natural gas distribution facilities.
