The Source: May 2022

May 2022 Issue

New Lake Sampling Equipment is Paying Dividends for Drinking Water Treatment Processes

Data sonde winch system

Water quality data is one of the most important tools used to ensure the quality of the water produced in a drinking water plant. The District collects data at almost every point in the treatment process to help make decisions on how to treat the water most effectively so it arrives at the tap safe to drink.

Message from the CEO

M. Lane Crider P.E., LEED AP

Phishing Tales and other Paradoxes

Growing up, I spent many days wading and fishing in the West Fork of the White River and lots of summer nights trying to catch a big catfish out of one of the many ponds on our family farm. There was a seemingly endless supply of bait to be had…from crickets, worms, or an occasional crawdad, to liver for the catfish, and, if we could keep them out of the tree limbs for very long… a handful of Rapala minnows or Roostertail spinner baits.

Think Like a Fish

Social engineering, specifically phishing, accounts for over 80% of reported cybersecurity incidents. The popularity of these attacks has recently increased due to the low cost, ease of deployment, and high success rate.

Each year, Water & Wastes Digest accepts nominations of Young Professionals under the age of 40 to recognize rising talent in the industry and encourage leadership from the next generation of workforce. There were over 70 nominations this year, and the District is proud to announce that our Laboratory Supervisor Nicole (Nikki) Holloway was selected into the Top 10 Young Professionals.

2021 Annual Water Quality Report Available

Beaver Water District must meet national, health-based standards for drinking water to fulfill its primary mission, which is to produce safe, potable water. That means the District must comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) passed by Congress in 1974 and amended in 1986 and 1996. The SDWA’s purpose is to protect public health by regulating the nation’s public drinking water supply.

Good luck Mark, Cindy, and Kayla!

Please join us in welcoming Lauren Harrison as the Executive Administrator to the District. Lauren is a graduate of Hendrix College with a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Secondary Education. She has a background in local utilities, having previously worked for one of BWD’s customer cities, and is passionate about providing access to clean, safe drinking water.