MORGANTOWN — Doug Smith, Morgantown Utility Board’s assistant general manager and chief engineer, was named to head the West Virginia Rural Water Association.
On Sept. 11, Smith became president of the WVRWA after having served as vice president for one year and secretary/treasurer for two years. He also served as a board member for seven years.
“Being elected president is a terrific honor,” Smith said. “I appreciate the confidence members of the WVRWA board have placed in me and look forward to serving the water and sewer systems in West Virginia.”
WVRWA provides a host of critical services to water and wastewater systems across the state, including technical assistance, training programs and advocacy.
Smith received a bachelor’s in civil engineering, is a registered professional engineer and earned a Master in Business Administration from WVU. During his tenure as president of WVRWA, Smith will continue his normal duties with MUB where he has worked for more than 30 years.
Statewide water taste test
MUB received first place in the West Virginia Rural Water Association’s Annual Water Taste Test Competition, which was held Sept. 10 in Charleston. It included water systems from across West Virginia. During the competition, a select panel of three judges rated each anonymous contest entry on appearance, odor, flavor, mouth feel, aftertaste and overall impression.
“This award is a direct reflection on the professionalism of our water treatment plant staff,” said MUB General Manager Tim Ball. “The Morgantown area is extremely fortunate to have such a skilled staff on duty, working to provide world-class water twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year.”
