TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Bureau of Water today announced that it has certified 51 water treatment operators and 61 wastewater treatment operators from January to August.

Kansas has over 1,100 community and public water supplies that require a certified operator. As a protection to the public, individuals who operate water treatment plants must meet minimum training standards to assure water is properly treated so it’s safe to drink. Conversely, wastewater treatment plant operators must be trained so they can operate wastewater treatment systems in a manner that prevents the release of excessive pollutants.

“Our trained water and wastewater treatment operators are dedicated to protecting Kansas waters, and I commend them for their efforts,” said KDHE Secretary Robert Moser, MD. “These 112 Kansans play a significant role in protecting public health and the environment.”

That includes these individuals in the area.

Tony Howlett, with the city of Haven.
Gerald Peitz, with the city of Cheney.
Robert Tucker II, and Eugene Perrymore, both with the city Haysville.
Eric Purk, with the city of Sedgwick.
Jim Schroeder, with Small System, MJ’s Truck Repair LLC, in Moundridge.
Shawn Sutton with Chisholm Creek Utility Authority, in Park City.
Andrew Vogelsberg, with the National Cooperative Refinery Association, in McPherson.
Anthony Wedel, with city of Moundridge.
Rick Wheeler, with Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation, in Colwich.
Jacob Hefling, with the city of Mount Hope.
Nathan Bucy, with Chisholm Creek Utility Authority, in Park City.
John Wayne DeVries, small system, with the city of Nashville