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Advanced Water Purification (AWP) is an innovative approach to ensure clean, safe, and sustainable water for Arizona communities by turning used water from homes into purified water. According to a recent press release from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council approved the state’s AWP rules, which will establish “a comprehensive regulatory framework that ensures the safe and reliable purification of treated water for potable use while supporting a sustainable water supply for communities statewide,” marking a major milestone in securing Arizona’s long-term water resilience. We invite you to attend this WRRC Water Webinar to hear from the leaders of Arizona’s three largest water providers about how their future water supplies will incorporate AWP to address ongoing water challenges in the state.
Jim Swanson is the Assistant Director for the City of Phoenix Water Services Department. He oversees Technical Services, including Environmental Services, Asset and Development Planning, Security Management, Infrastructure Record Services, and Process Control Divisions. Swanson has worked for the City of Phoenix for more than a decade, previously serving as the Deputy Director over the Water Distribution and Water Meter Divisions, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Arizona State University.
Kevin Rose is the Interim Water Director for the City of Scottsdale. He began working for Scottsdale Water in the summer of 2017, has previously served as Collections Manager and Water Services Director, and has over 20 years of experience in the water industry. Mr. Rose holds Grade IV certifications in Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection, and Water Distribution. He received both a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Arizona State University.
John Kmiec is the Director for Tucson Water. His career spans more than 30 years with an emphasis on water resource management, utility leadership, aquifer storage and recovery, and water quality challenges. Throughout his career, and during his tenure as the Director of Marana Water, Kmiec amplified efforts to shape Arizona's long-term vision and policy about sustainable water supplies, water quality, and the principle that all water has value.