Corrosion Control Expert Rich Giani Joins CDM Smith

ATLANTA –CDM Smith is pleased to welcome Rich Giani, who joins the firm as an associate and a drinking water corrosion control and water quality discipline leader. His expertise enhances CDM Smith’s ability to help our clients address water treatment and distri­b­u­tion opti­miza­tion.

Giani joins CDM Smith with 33 years of expertise in assisting clients to optimize water treatment, achieve regulatory compliance and plan water quality and corrosion control treatment. His work has helped him make an impact for communities and utilities across North America, including during his tenure as the water quality manager for DC Water, where he led a research team in under­stand­ing the cause of the 2004 water crisis and creating a solution.  

He has been recognized with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Golden Spigot Award, has served as chair of the AWWA’s Distri­b­u­tion Water Quality Committee and was lead author of the AWWA’s manual on internal corrosion control in water distri­b­u­tion systems.

“I’m inspired by the art of water chemistry and treatment, providing solutions for clients, protecting public health and the hands-on work that takes place at water treatment plants and distri­b­u­tion systems,” says Giani.

“We are excited to have Rich’s industry leading expertise in water quality, treatment opti­miza­tion and corrosion control to help our clients manage compliance with the revised Lead and Copper Rule,” said Susan Crawford, CDM Smith senior vice president and water services group director. 

CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construc­tion firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, trans­porta­tion, energy, and facilities. Passionate about our work and invested in each other, we are inspired to think and driven to solve the world’s envi­ron­men­tal and infra­struc­ture challenges.