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This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience working in the Chesapeake Bay watershed with specialties in regulation, environmental assessment and watershed studies, advocacy, compliance, permitting, feasibility studies, nonpoint source pollutant management, wetland and stream mitigation, and water quality monitoring. He earned his BS in biology, chemistry, and environmental science from the University of Tampa and holds a certification as an environmental professional. He is very active in his field as a member of multiple professional societies including the International Water Association, the National Association of Environmental Professionals, the Society of Ecological Restoration, the Society of Wetland Scientists, and the Association of Wetland Managers. In addition, this expert has published multiple times in Build Magazine and is an ongoing contributor to Straughan Environmental, Inc. blog. Formerly, he has held many positions throughout his career including natural resources biologist, environmental specialist, and regional chief of the wetlands and waterways program for the Maryland Department of the Environment. He then served as a natural resources planner at the Chesapeake Bay Critical Areas Commission and then became the director of environmental services for both Soltesz, Inc. and Whitman Requart & Associates, LLP. He is currently the principal of his own environmental consulting firm out of Maryland.
Principal, An environmental consulting firm in MD
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Tampa
Baltimore,
Maryland
This expert has 40+ years of experience in drinking water supply, treatment and distribution systems. From 1994 to 2013, he served as the director of one of the largest drinking water utilities in Virginia, supplying water to 400,000 residents. A civil and environmental engineer by training, he has maintained a particular focus on water treatment facilities, water supply systems, water distribution technologies, and water utility operations over the course of his career. He has directed raw water source selection studies, water distribution system analyses, water quality studies, rate studies, corrosion control investigations, treatment plant rehabilitation projects, and construction supervision of water treatment plants, pipelines, and other water supply projects. He was named Chairman of an EPA council for drinking water, and has testified before Congress on three occasions on water quality and chemical security issues.
Independent Water Utilities Consultant
Postgraduate (PG), Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, University of Virginia
Newport News,
Virginia
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What Can a Water Treatment Expert Witness Opine On?
Coagulation and Flocculation
Removes suspended particles from water.
Sedimentation
Allows solids to settle at the bottom.
Filtration
Removes remaining particles from water.
Disinfection
Eliminates harmful microorganisms in water.
Reverse Osmosis
Removes contaminants using a semipermeable membrane.
Water Softening
Reduces hardness by removing calcium and magnesium.
FAQs for Water Treatment Expert Witnesses
What is a water treatment expert witness?
A water treatment expert witness is a qualified specialist who explains water systems, standards, and contamination issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, conducting analysis, writing reports, and testifying to clarify complex technical issues.
In what case types can a water treatment expert witness provide valuable insight?
A water treatment expert witness supports cases involving contamination, PFAS, corrosion, Legionella, wastewater, regulatory compliance, industrial spills, and infrastructure failures.
How can a water treatment expert witness assess regulatory compliance issues?
A water treatment expert witness assesses regulatory compliance issues by reviewing system design, operations, monitoring data, and documentation against relevant water quality regulations.
What qualifications should a water treatment expert witness possess?
A water treatment expert witness should have an engineering or science degree, industry certifications, and proven experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting water treatment systems.
How does a water treatment expert witness evaluate system design failures?
A water treatment expert witness evaluates system design failures by reviewing design documents, performance data, regulations, and industry standards to identify design flaws and causation.
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