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By A STAFF REPORTER
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announced the renaming of its Research Innovation Award in honor of Dr. Pankaj Parekh, a tireless advocate for ensuring safe drinking water to protect public health, according to a press release. Dr. Parekh dedicated 28 years to the Los Angeles Department...
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announced the renaming of its Research Innovation Award in honor of Dr. Pankaj Parekh, a tireless advocate for ensuring safe drinking water to protect public health, according to a press release. Dr. Parekh dedicated 28 years to the Los Angeles Department...
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of Water and Power serving in various roles including the manager of Water Quality Regulatory Affairs for 10 years and the director of Water Quality for 14 years. A champion of UV disinfection technology, Parekh also advised African governments and public health organizations about water quality.
Just last month, a new $100 million water treatment plant dedicated to Dr.Parekh, opened in Sylmar
In 2011 Dr. Parekh was badly injured in a motorcycle accident on his way to work. He fought with incredible determination to overcome his injuries and was eventually able to return to work at LADWP; however in January 2014 he succumbed to injuries sustained in the motorcycle accident and passed away. He is survived by his wife, Anne and her two children.
Just last month, a new $100 million water treatment plant dedicated to Dr.Parekh, opened in Sylmar
In 2011 Dr. Parekh was badly injured in a motorcycle accident on his way to work. He fought with incredible determination to overcome his injuries and was eventually able to return to work at LADWP; however in January 2014 he succumbed to injuries sustained in the motorcycle accident and passed away. He is survived by his wife, Anne and her two children.