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...
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.
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