Well, folks, Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District has just rolled out the red carpet for Tom Kennedy, a man who’s spent more time around water than a fish in a river.
Replacing long-time Board member Dr. Gregory Quist, Kennedy steps into the role representing Division One after retiring from nearly a decade as General Manager of the Rainbow Municipal Water District.
Guess he’s swapping rainbows for Rincons!
General Manager Clint Baze was gushing about the new addition, saying, “Tom brings significant governance experience and water expertise.” Translation: the man knows his way around a pipe wrench and a committee meeting. If you’ve got a leaky faucet or need to reorganize a water district, he’s your guy.
“It is my distinct honor to have been selected by the board to serve the remaining two years of the term of the seat previously held by my friend and neighbor, Dr. Gregory Quist,” Kennedy said. “I will apply my experience in the municipal water sector to help guide Rincon through the challenges all local agencies face with a focus on providing value to the ratepayers of the District.”
And Tom isn’t just dabbling in local waterworks. He’s the President of Kennedy Water Consulting, LLC, and has been jetting around the globe to places like Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and Samoa. It seems like wherever there’s water, Tom’s already been there, fixed it, and written a report about it.
But it’s not all about Tom—some old faces are sticking around Rincon too. David Drake, Evan Wahl, and Inki Welch are back for new terms, proving that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Meanwhile, James Murtland continues as Board President, steering this ship until 2026.
Tom Kennedy sworn into office as the newly appointed Director for Division 1 within the Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District/LinkedIn
So here’s to Rincon Water’s new and returning crew. With all this experience, if your pipes don’t flow smoother, at least the board meetings will.
Rincon Water is the kind of operation that makes you appreciate that good ol’ H2O doesn’t just fall out of the sky and land in your glass. They’ve got a system so big and fancy, it sounds like something straight out of a city planner’s dream journal.
For starters, they’re keeping 32,000 folks hydrated and happy with both potable and recycled water. That’s 8,000 customer connections—though I’d wager a few of those customers are just wondering why the bill’s always higher in summer.
Now, let’s talk reservoirs. They’ve got nine of ’em, holding 22.5 million gallons of water. That’s enough to fill a whole lot of bathtubs—or one mighty big swimming pool if you’re feeling ambitious. And those pipelines? Over 117 miles of 8-inch (or bigger) water highways snaking underground. If you laid them end-to-end, you’d probably still be digging the ditch!
And let’s not forget the four pump stations working round the clock to keep things moving. With a peak production of 10 million gallons a day, Rincon’s water system could give Old Faithful a run for its money. It’s like a well-oiled machine, except the oil’s water, and the machine is what keeps your faucets from running dry.
So next time you turn on the tap, give a little nod to Rincon Water. They’ve got this whole “liquid life” thing figured out—and they’re doing it with style.
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