What’s a former police officer doing at the Howard H. Seymour Water Reclamation Facility in Lewes, Del.?He’s getting the drop on technical and regulatory challenges, skillfully managing a three-person staff and keeping the 1.5-mgd plant in compliance. Walter Baumer’s focus, energy and commitment as project manager earned him recognition from the Delaware House of Representatives as 2008 Wastewater Operator of the Year. The award cited Baumer for demonstrating “outstanding technical excellence and an exemplary work ethic, contributing to the high level of water quality in Delaware.” That’s not to mention hisyeoman’s work in 2005-07 on construction of the community’s new
