Speaker: Bruce J. Lesikar, Ph.D., P.E.

Presentation: Decentralized Wastewater Treatment in Texas Watersheds

Dr. Lesikar serves as Associate Department Head, Professor and Extension Program leader in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department at Texas A & M University. He has a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Illinois.

Dr. Lesikar conducts research into the effectiveness of onsite wastewater treatment systems under various site, soil, and water table conditions; evaluates various innovative/alternative onsite wastewater treatment systems; evaluates water conservation practices; and develops informational resources describing water conservation, treatment, and reuse systems.

He is the director of the three Onsite Wastewater Treatment Training Centers located in Texas, and supports the development of curriculum materials through the Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment. Dr. Lesikar is actively developing informational materials to assist in reaching homeowners, decision makers, and professionals in the industry.