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David Modeer / General Manager, Central Arizona Project
David V. Modeer is an expert in water system operations, financing, customer service and planning, and has a thorough understanding of the water issues facing water systems in the western United States.

Formerly Modeer was the Director of Water Services for the City of Phoenix and spent 10 years as the Director of Water in Tucson, Arizona, where he successfully guided the utility through one of the most difficult periods in its century-long history and restored community trust in the utility and CAP water. Mr. Modeer also has more than 26 years of management experience with American Water Works, Inc. as Vice President of Operations for both the Pennsylvania-American and Western Region divisions, as well as managerial positions in the Mid-west.

Modeer serves on the Boards of the Water Research Foundation, Western Urban Water Coalition, WaterReuse Association, and Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies.

Publications
2009 Central Arizona Water Conservation District Status
2009 Project “Add Water” Report
2009 Proposed Yuma Desalting Report
2010 Ensuring Reliable Water Supplies for Central Arizona
Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program
Regional Climate Impacts for the Southwest
Water Providers Need Accurate Shortage Forecasts
Yuma Desalting Plant FAQ
2010 CAP Provides Renewable Water Supplies for Pinal County Editorial

Website Links
Water Utilities and Energy Research (includes renewable supplies)
Yuma Desalting Plant research results
Climate Change Research
Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District