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Justin peterson
Justin has 17 years of experience in the water/wastewater sector, specializing in planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities including hydraulic modeling and analysis, treatment, pipelines, transmission/distribution/conveyance systems, pump stations, storage tanks, and production wells. Furthermore, Justin has spent the last 6 years as a CWEA NSJS board member helping coordinate events and trainings for the local CWEA section. Between his experience in his career and the board member, Justin’s contributions to the water industry has been immeasurable.
Purpose
The Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers (5S) is used by water environment associations (i.e., those working with sewage and sewage treatment) to honour those who have made a particular contribution to the industry.
Pennsylvania started the High Hat Society in 1937 and used the words "Sludge Shovelers Society" in its initiation ceremony. Later, this became known as the Ted Moses Sludge Shovelers Society. The second Chapter of the Five S Society was formed in Arizona in October 1940, the idea being conceived by A.W. "Dusty" Miller and F. Carlyle Roberts, Jr. There are chapters in many of the United States and in Canada, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
5S chapters do not accept applications, but select potential members. Each inductee receives a badge in the form of a gold tie bar in the shape of a round-nosed shovel.
5S recognizes individuals active in protecting the water environment through participation in Local, State, and/or Federal sponsored activities for five years or more.