Nick Steiner

First Place
 San Francisco Bay Section

Nick Steiner is the Recycled Water Program Coordinator for Delta Diablo, where he oversees Delta Diablo’s robust recycled water program. Nick has his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and is a certified Grade V operator with over 18 years of experience operating wastewater, recycled water and biosolids facilities. Nick has been with Delta Diablo for 14 years, 12 of which in a leadership role. During his time at Delta Diablo he has been an integral member in helping Delta Diablo achieve its resource recovery efforts.

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. 

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