Rick McDaniel, Rural Water Operator of the Year

Operator of the Year Rick McDaniel is able to maintain an average water loss percentage less than 20% consistently. This is a daunting task when considering there are more than 900 miles of pipeline in Bourbon Consolidated RWD 2. The district serves nearly 3000 users.  During McDaniel’s employment with the district he has worked with the installation of three new water towers and a pipeline extension of 50 miles. The district sells water wholesale to four communities. Also the district has implemented a meter change-out program and created new maps for the entire district because the  originals were in poor condition. McDaniel raises cattle on his farm, is a member of the local volunteer fire department, monitors the river level for the National Weather Bureau and in his rare spare time like to hunt, fish and ride ATVs.