Water system managers and superintendents often tell how concerned they are about recruiting a new generation to the profession. The concern is well placed, as many utility operation leaders and experienced operators are pushing retirement age. The industry is in danger of losing, in fairly short order, a large number of highly skilled people and a great deal of institutional memory.Here’s one case where perhaps the state of the economy can help, and I’ve spoken to a few people in the industry who already realize it. There are jobs in water treatment and distribution. The field’s importance is growing. The
