Synagro Facility Achieves Milestone Designation of HPR - "Highly Protected Risk"

Synagro continues to implement sustainable solutions to reduce risk, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement for its municipal and industrial partners.

BALTIMORE, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics and residuals in North America, today announced its facility servicing the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) in Detroit, Michigan, has achieved the milestone designation of Highly Protected Risk (HPR) from FM, a leading commercial property insurance company specializing in loss prevention services worldwide.

Achieving HPR status means a facility has implemented the highest industry standards for property protection. This includes comprehensive loss prevention measures to safeguard buildings, equipment and contents from all types of losses, including those from natural hazards. It also includes establishing human element programs, installing sprinkler systems, addressing dust exposures and taking measures to proactively maintain this status.

Matt Busch, Chief Operating Officer, Synagro, said, "This huge win for Synagro speaks to the leadership at the facility, who laid the groundwork and implemented the strategy to attain the highest status of operational and safety standards. Every hardworking and safety-focused employee at this facility helped us reach this milestone."

"This highly valued insurance designation is one more example of Synagro's commitment to be the best in the industry, from both a safety and risk management perspective, as well as providing the most effective solutions for customers," added Brent Proudfoot, Vice President, Health, Safety and Fleet Compliance, Synagro.

The HPR award was presented by Michelle Blanchet, Operations Vice President, Account Engineering Group Manager, FM.

Synagro's sustainable growth plan continues to drive its focus on optimizing operations for circular innovation and leading the industry in safety performance. The facility in Detroit is the company's first HPR designation, with additional Synagro facilities in the process of achieving this valued status. To learn more about Synagro, visit www.synagro.com.

About Synagro

Synagro Technologies, Inc. is North America's leading provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics and residuals. We offer a comprehensive suite of environmental services to help ensure water quality, support regenerative agriculture and promote circularity. With the most experienced team in the industry, Synagro leverages innovative technologies to help our customers to clean water, increase organics recycling and have a net positive impact on people and the planet. Visit www.synagro.com to learn more.

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About FM

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world's largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.

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Synagro Public Relations
Synagro Technologies, Inc
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Robert Julavits
Vice President of Strategic Communications
FM
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415-806-5120

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