AE2S engineer recognized for national COVID-19 response contributions

GRAND FORKS, N.D. • An AE2S engineer received national attention for his efforts to provide information to water and wastewater industry professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Water Environment Federation recognized Scott Schaefer, wastewater practice leader, for his contributions to public health during the coronavirus pandemic. Schaefer coauthored several WEF guides and presented in webcasts over the past few months alongside other prominent wastewater industry leaders.

“I have had the opportunity to work with a truly talented and dedicated team through the WEF COVID-19 response that was able to swiftly develop much needed fact-based information,” he said. “COVID-19 has been a significant challenge, but it has also highlighted the importance of the role of clean, safe water in protecting public health.”

CEO Grant Meyer and CDO Jeff Hruby received a letter from Jacqueline Jarrell, WEF president, and Walter Marlowe, WEF executive director, commending Schaefer for lending his “insights, intelligence, and leadership” to WEF in the coordination of information

Scott Schaefer

that has educated thousands of industry professionals during this tumultuous time.

In part, the letter reads: “With his insights, intelligence, and leadership, he helped assemble and coach approximately two dozen other leaders in the field to produce, in short order, technical reports, webcasts, and other material that are the go-to guides for wastewater and public health professionals throughout the world as they confront the new challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.”

Schaefer contributed to the following WEF materials:

• Water Professionals Guide to COVID-19

• Wastewater Epidemiology Webcast

• COVID-19 Webcast

• Residuals and Biosolids Issues Concerning COVID-19 Virus

“AE2S is very proud of the work that Scott does for our clients as well as through his volunteerism and leadership within WEF,” Meyer said. “Scott’s work made a difference, at a time when our industry may have needed it the most. We appreciate his passion and commitment.”