David L. Johnson

David L. Johnson is the Deputy General Manager of Operations for the Southern Nevada Water Authority and the Las Vegas Valley Water District(Opens another site in new window).

Mr. Johnson has been with the agency since 2004, previously holding the position as director of the Water Quality & Treatment department for the Southern Nevada Water Authority. He has close to 30 years of experience in chemical manufacturing management, water treatment and water quality management. Before arriving in Nevada, he worked in New York state and has held the positions of technical engineer, production manager, treatment manager, and director.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University and maintains Level 4 Water Treatment and Level 4 Distribution certifications from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.

Mr. Johnson serves as Chairman of the Board for Nevada's WaterStart and participates on other related boards and commissions. Dave is a member of the American Water Works Association, WateReuse Association, American Public Works Association, Water Environment Federation, International Ozone Association and Nevada Water Resources Association.