When interviewing water system operators for stories for this magazine, I usually ask, “How did you get involved in this profession?” Surprisingly often, the answer is some variation on, “I needed a job.”Sure, many people choose the water business out of pure interest, or out of a passion to do good for the environment and community. But others — some of whom “grow up” to be outstanding operators and leaders — come into the profession almost by chance. They get a job, they take an interest, they stay. And they make it a career.And maybe right there is a partial
