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Kristopher McGinnis
Kristopher McGinnis is an Environemtal Scientist with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Cal Poly Pomona University and has been working for the Sanitation Districts since 2013. His work currently focuses on writing industrial wastewater discharge permits, as well as working on special projects. Some of his current projects include being the in-house expert on Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) regulations, coordinating the Districts’ Industry Advisory Council, and leading an investigation into the causes and possible solutions to NPDES effluent temperature violations at several water reclamation facilities. His hobbies include attempting to keep up with his twin 5-year old boys and astrophotography.
Purpose
The Pretreatment, Pollution Prevention & Stormwater Person of the Year (P3S) Award recognizes P3S professionals for exceptional achievement and contribution to the profession while being an active member of the CWEA.
Nominations are solicited from the local sections and other standing committees of CWEA. Winners are decided based on their involvement in implementation or enforcement of P3S regulations, their contributions to improving P3S practices, and their commitment to theirs and their peers’ professional development. The nominee’s history with participation in CWEA related events, activities and projects are taken into consideration.
The winners, and often time’s runners-up, are recognized at the Awards Luncheon and the P3S Committee meeting during the CWEA Annual Conference. The nominee must be an active member of the CWEA for a minimum of three years.