David Holland

First Place
 Monterey Bay Section

Mr. Holland is the owner and co-founder of Monterey Bay Analytical Services (MBAS), a commercial environmental testing laboratory. He has over 40 years’ experience performing chemical and biological analyses of drinking, waste, and agricultural irrigation water. He has also taught courses in water treatment chemistry, and water resources as an Adjunct Instructor for Hartnell and Gavilan Community Colleges. He is also a California State Certified Public Health Microbiologist, and has received Water Distribution and Water Treatment Operators licensing by the State of California, U.S.A. MBAS is a trusted consultant to public water systems in the Monterey Bay area on water quality issues. MBAS supports several local public drinking and wastewater utilities, and has provided training to laboratory staff of those agencies. Mr. Holland has founded an institution in the Monterey Bay water quality field, and he has mentored countless water quality professionals over the years.

Purpose

The CWEA Quarter Century Recognition Program recognizes water professionals for their commitment to improving the quality of life and the protection of the environment. CWEA Quarter Century Recognition Program honorees have dedicated their careers in a challenging and most vital profession, the water environment field. These essential professionals who have spent countless hours improving our water environment include: Operators; Collection System, Maintenance, Laboratory, and Environmental Compliance personnel; Engineers; and Administrators.

CWEA Quarter Century honorees will be presented with a certificate recognizing their achievement and a lapel pin they can proudly wear identifying them as members of this elite group of professionals.

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