It’s hard finding young people who gravitate toward careers in water and wastewater. It’s harder when many lack interest and proficiency in scientific and technical subjects.
The same, of course, could be said for many professions, as retirement waves aren’t limited to the water sector. One remedy is more and better science, technology, engineering, and math education, starting in the early grades. The trouble is that many students shy away from STEM for reasons that may or may not be valid.
Water operators have opportunities to talk up their careers and emphasize STEM education in all manner of settings — during plant
