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PUBLIC SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: City of Melbourne Recognizes Dedicated Public Works and Utilities Employees

By  //  July 28, 2025

August is Florida Water Professionals Month

The City of Melbourne is designating August as Florida Water Professionals Month. Above, from left to right, are Assistant Public Works Director Thomas Baker, Environmental Community Outreach Manager Megan Ruben, City Manager Jenni Lamb, Vice Mayor David Neuman, Water Production Lab Supervisor Shaniese Alexander, Wastewater Collection Foreman Ameer Hasan, Water Distribution Foreman Troy Parsons, Water Distribution Supervisor Doug Effler, Water Distribution Foreman Chris Pushman, Water Production Superintendent David Phares and Water Reclamation Operations Supervisor Chad Lawson. (City of Melbourne image)

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — The City of Melbourne is joining other communities throughout Florida in designating August as Florida Water Professionals Month.

In a rapidly growing city like Melbourne, dedicated Public Works and Utilities employees work around the clock, 365 days a year, to ensure that clean drinking water is delivered to every household, wastewater is collected and treated, streets are kept clean, and our natural resources are preserved for future generations.

These professionals play a crucial role in maintaining and operating critical infrastructure, often working behind the scenes. For example, when a water main breaks in the middle of the night, utility workers respond immediately, no matter the hour or weather conditions, to restore service and prevent future damage.

Let us take this month to celebrate and thank the men and women who work tirelessly to protect Florida’s water resources, because even though their work may be out of sight, it should never be out of mind.

Vice Mayor David Neuman read a proclamation during the July 22 City Council meeting from the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association designating August as Florida Water Professionals Month.

Vice Mayor David Neuman read a proclamation during the July 22 City Council meeting from the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association designating August as Florida Water Professionals Month.
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