The WateReuse Association announced it is welcoming Bruno Pigott as its new executive director, effective Aug. 11. Pigott most recently served as acting assistant administrator for water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
In his role at EPA, Pigott oversaw all safe drinking water, wastewater, and surface water programs, as well as the National Water Reuse Action Plan. He took the reins as the agency’s top water chief following the departure of Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox during the Biden administration. Prior to that, he had been serving as principal deputy assistant administrator under Fox.
Prior to his federal service, Pigott held a series of senior roles over the course of two decades with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, including five years as the Agency Commissioner. Pigott’s efforts for the State of Indiana included overseeing the State Revolving Loan Fund, a key water infrastructure program that WateReuse advocates for nationwide. He has also lent his leadership to institutions including the Great Lakes Commission, the Ohio River Sanitation Commission, and the City Council of Iowa City.
“We are thrilled to advance the mission of WateReuse with Bruno’s leadership,” said Bart Weiss, WateReuse Association President and Chief Officer for Innovation, Resiliency, and Sustainability at Hillsborough County, Florida. “His deep policy knowledge, strategic leadership, and passion for innovation in water reuse will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our national impact and support our members.”
Pigott holds a bachelor’s degree in political theory and economics from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in public and environmental affairs from Indiana University.
Sources: WateReuse
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