City of Columbia Wastewater Engineer Named Engineer of the Year

COLUMBIA, SC – The Water Environment Association of South Carolina has awarded William “Bill” Davis, Wastewater Engineer for the City of Columbia, with their annual Engineer of the Year Award.

The Engineer of the Year Award is awarded to an engineer working in one of the following areas: consulting, municipal or industry, who is responsible for the design of a facility, or has demonstrated excellence, by managing, directing, operating, education, research or pollution prevention on a project in the field of wastewater collection, treatment, or residual management.

In 2010, Davis became the first Wastewater Engineer for the City of Columbia.  His current duties include: Oversight of the City’s wastewater collection and treatment system, which contains 1,100 miles of sewer lines, 56 pump stations, and a 60 MGD WWTP.  He is also the Clean Water 2020 Program Director.

Bill Davis holds an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Graphics from Midlands Technical College and Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina.  He is a professional engineer in South Carolina and Georgia. He has been working in the water and sewer industry since 1988.

The Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) is made up of a community of professionals who protect the state’s water environment so that this most precious resource can be preserved for generations to come. WEASC serves more than 3,000 members across 10 districts throughout our state. WEASC is also affiliated with the Water Environment Federation, which is composed of affiliates and members throughout the world. The purpose of WEASC is to serve those whose vocation is the promotion, protection and preservation of the water environment. And, by extension, to serve all those who enjoy the waters of South Carolina for recreation or refreshment.