American Water’s Dr. Mark LeChevallier Appointed to National Academies of Science Water Science & Technology Board
July 26 2017 - 11:55AM
Business Wire
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded
water and wastewater utility company, today announced Vice
President and Chief Science Advisor Dr. Mark LeChevallier has been
appointed to the Water Science and Technology Board of the National
Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (National
Academies).
The Water Science and Technology Board was established in the
National Academies to provide a focal point for studies related to
water resources accomplished under the aegis of the National
Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. The
board's objective is to improve the scientific and technological
basis for resolving important questions and issues associated with
the efficient management and use of water resources.
Dr. LeChevallier has worked for American Water for more than 30
years and in his current role is engaged in research and
development, innovation, and environmental compliance and
stewardship programs. He has authored or coauthored over 100
research papers, most in peer-reviewed journals and several of his
papers have received awards from the American Water Works
Association for outstanding contributions to the science of water
treatment. Dr. LeChevallier is also the author of the Dr. Water
blog, which can be found at drwater.amwater.com.
Members of the Board are chosen through a careful process of
search and selection in an endeavor to assemble a committee of the
highest competence; they are chosen on the strength of their
professional qualifications. Appointments are made by the Chairman
of the National Research Council. The term of appointment is
typically 3 years.
In carrying out its responsibilities and to serve the national
interest, the board responds to requests for evaluations and advice
concerning specific and generic issues in water resources,
influences action by initiating studies of issues that merit
consideration by public agencies and others, identifies issues and
topics of research related to water resources, and cooperates with
other units of the National Academies and groups with mutual
interests outside the National Academies.
The board's scope covers all dimensions of water resources,
including science, engineering, economics, policy, educational
issues, and social aspects.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the
largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly-traded water
and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800
dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based
drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an
estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More
information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
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