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Patrick Jackson

   Patrick Jackson began his environmental career, at the age of seventeen, with a summer position at Laurens Commission of Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant. It was here that he decided to pursue a biology degree at Wofford College. Patrick continued his summer employment with Laurens for two more years until he accepted an intern position with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources as a Freshwater Fisheries Technician.
   The academic years gave Patrick different employment experiences. He became a Resident Advisor as a sophomore and was promoted to Resident Director for his final two years. Patrick received a B.Sc. in Biology from Wofford College in May of 1997.
   After graduation, Patrick returned to Laurens CPW but this time he was employed at the Water Treatment Plant. It was here he earned his Class B Water Treatment License, became certified in Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention, and was exposed to diverse mechanical and operational problems.
   In August of 1998 Patrick chose to expand his knowledge of water systems by becoming an employee of SJWD Water District in Lyman, South Carolina. While at SJWD, he received a Class C Distribution Operator certification while working on the line maintenance, tap and leak crews. He received a Class A Water Treatment License, operated and maintained the Water Treatment Plant. Patrick was involved with the collection and analyses of source water, water treatment and distribution samples. SJWD welcomed his input on many projects and committees including Qualserve, Partnership for Safe Water, GIS and Source Water Protection.
   Patrick Jackson became South Carolina Rural Water Association's Water Circuit Rider #2 on January 3, 2000.