Crandall Named Top Water Advocate

Fountain Valley City Council member Larry Crandall has been recognized by the Water Environment Foundation with the foundation's first-ever Oustanding Water Advocate award.

Crandall received the award in recognition of his strong advocacy for an improved water environment in Orange County, throughout the state and country. “As an outspoken advocate of clean water, Larry is truly deserving of this honor,” said former Water Environment Foundation President James Clark. “It is my pleasure to present it to Larry and personally thank him for his efforts on behalf of clean water.”

Crandall serves as chair of the Orange County Sanitation District and the Groundwater Replenishment System Steering Committee. He continues to utilize his public position to encourage others to enhance the global water environment. He regularly speaks to water professionals and elected leaders on topics including successful collaboration among water utilities, performance enhancement through asset management, and ways that elected boards can be more effective. In 2008, he served as the keynote speaker at World Water Week in Stockholm. The same year, the GWR System won the prestigious Stockholm Industry Water Award.