Rich Foster

Background

About Rich Foster

River Basin Planning Manager Heading project to help improve the impact that the water industry has on our wonderful environment in the South West. Reducing phosphorus, mitigating hydraulic impacts, preventing uneccessary crude sewage discharges. Formerly: Waste Water Scientist - South West Water. Monitoring and Optimisation of waste water processes across a variety of different Sewage Treatment Works. Management of Trade Effluent Consenting and involvement in pollution monitoring and mitigation. The Face of Wastewater! Promotional videos and virtual walk-throughs of the sewage treatment process. Also interviews on COVID monitoring in crude sewage. Laboratory and Customer Support Leader (South West Water)- Maintenance and Monitoring of LIMS data as well as ownership and responsibility fo UKAS accredited documentation in support of a regulated and commercial water and waste water testing laboratory. Commercial and Laboratory Services (Water and Sewage Industry), Environmental law / Water Supply legislation. Assessment of customer needs for Analysis requirements and logistics. Knowledge of Drainage and Water Supply Law,(in particular with reference to Conveyancing Services / CON29DW legislation), Presentation of externally accredited CPD courses, Company Awareness talks In previous lives (pre-SWW): Hydrologist / Geomorphologist / Sedimentologist, one-time university lecturer, Fencing Coach, Stagehand & Flyman (Theatrical), bar manager, chef Specialties: Waste Water treatment, Environmental Sciences, Customer Service; Conveyancing Services; Laboratory Services; Commercial Services; Presentation Skills. LIMS (Sample Manager) Systems; GIS;