ReWa’s Toby Humphries Recognized with the Dennis Pittman Award
May 23, 2013
GREENVILLE, SC – May 23, 2013 – Toby Humphries was recognized at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) with the Water Environment of South Carolina (WEASC) Dennis Pittman Collection System Award.
Named in honor of Dennis Pittman of Taylors Fire and Sewer District for his dedication and tireless endeavors, the Dennis Pittman Collection System Award is given annually to a WEASC member for excellent achievement in the maintenance of a wastewater collection system in South Carolina.
Humphries began his career with ReWa in 1997 as an Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Technician, and has since worked in various roles within the Collections Department. For the last 6 years, Humphries has held the position of the TV & Cleaning Supervisor. Always eager to learn anything that can better him as a person, Humphries has sharpened his computer skills, worked on his business degree, and has attended numerous workshops regarding applied technology and advancements in the environmental field. Humphries knowledge and dedication to his field led him to draft the agency’s first FEMA-compliant Debris Management Program, as well as being instrumental in his departmental Emergency Operations Manual development. Additionally, Humphries has taught at the WEASC Statewide Collection School since 2007, was previously a member of one of the two-time state champion ReWa Operations Challenge Team, and serves on the ReWa Biosolids EMS Committee.
An active participant in community outreach efforts, Humphries has positively represented ReWa at multiple career days and equipment demonstrations at various community events, including Greenville’s Touch a Truck Day. He is also very active in his church and serves as a guest pastor at various churches in the community.
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)
ReWa’s goal is to promote a cleaner environment, and to protect the public health and water quality of the Upstate waterways, while providing and developing the necessary sewer infrastructure for the growing economy. ReWa serves more than 400,000 industrial, commercial and residential customers in Greenville County and parts of Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens and Laurens Counties.
