For The Fourth Year In A Row, The Washington County Virginia Service Authority Has Been Awarded The Highest Possible Ranking From The Virginia Department Of Health. The Middle Fork Drinking Water Plant Was One Of Thirty Conventional Water Treatment Plants, Out Of 131 In The Commonwealth, That Received A Gold Award Following A 12-Month Analysis Of Data. Each Year, The Virginia Department Of Health Recognizes Drinking Water Plants That Perform Above And Beyond Minimum Standards And Operate Efficiently And Effectively.