MORE INFORMATION Steve Rhode receiving his Crystal Crucible Society induction certificate from Paul Fitzgibbons, NEWEA Laboratory Practices Committee Chair, at the annual committee luncheon. Larger Image

MWRA is pleased to announce that Steven F. Rhode has won the "Crystal Crucible (C² )" Award for Laboratory Analyst Excellence.  The award was established in 1993 by the Water Environment Federation's Board of Control to recognize individuals for outstanding performance, professionalism and contributions to the water quality analysis profession.

Mr. Rhode was honored at the New England Water Environment Association's 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibit Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, January 27.

"Mr. Rhode is a very hard working and talented laboratory manager, overseeing six laboratory teams in four different locations, said Michael J. Hornbrook, MWRA's Chief Operating Officer.

"In addition to performing his daily work responsibilities, he has been an important contributor to his field with a demonstrated passion for the protection of local and national water supplies," he said.

Since September 2001, Mr. Rhode has been a key member of MWRA's Task Force on Security and Emergency Preparedness. In this capacity, he has participated in a number of projects working with MWRA, state and federal staff in ensuring that MWRA's water quality and 2.1 million customers are
protected.

Mr. Rhode has also worked to research available and emerging technologies to provide MWRA with the earliest warnings possible in the event of deliberate attempts to contaminate our water system. He also serves on state and federal committees for bio terrorism preparedness.

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Updated January 29, 2009