Dennis Gorden on Learning to Swim in the Rice Wells
Dennis Gorden shares a lighthearted story about learning to swim in the rice wells and an unexpected lesson that came with it.
Troy Anthony on the Scale of Modern Water Infrastructure
Troy Anthony reflects on the scale of the facilities, pipelines, and systems required to move water across the region and meet growing demand.
Wayne Ahrens on the Early Planning Behind the Authority
Wayne Ahrens, Program Manager, reflects on the studies, legislation, and early questions that shaped the Authority’s direction.
Eric Hansen on the Power of Collaboration
Strong partnerships are essential to delivering complex infrastructure.
Doug Harris on the Scale of the Central Pump Station
Doug Harris describes the scale and function of the Central Pump Station and its role in delivering surface water across the region.
Gary Struzick on Building a Regional Water Supply
Gary Struzick describes the scale of pipelines, pump stations, and coordination involved in delivering surface water across the region.
Bryan Thomas on Building the Operations Team
From a single operator to a fully developed team, operations have grown alongside the system. Bryan Thomas, Operator, reflects on the early days and the experience it took to build a strong, reliable operations team.
Larry Weppler on Securing a Water Supply
Before infrastructure could be built, a reliable water source had to be secured. Larry Weppler, Vice President and Precinct 1 Director, shares how early partnerships helped make that possible.
Eric Hansen on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Project
The Northeast Water Purification Plant represents years of coordination and collaboration. Eric Hansen, President and Precinct 3 Director, shares why this project stands out as one of the most significant achievements during his time with the Authority.
Dennis Gorden on a Lifetime in Water Service
With decades of experience in water and wastewater, Dennis Gorden, Precinct 9 Director, reflects on his path to the Authority and the value of experience in helping guide long-term infrastructure decisions.
