Reinert to Manage Water Resources

Scott Reinert

Scott Reinert has been promoted to water resources manager at El Paso Water Utilities. He will manage groundwater resources, well drilling and monitoring, and the wellhead protection program. He will also provide data to support the utility’s participation in regional water planning.

Reinert has 20 years of experience as a hydrogeologist. He worked at Sergent, Hauskins, and Beckwith Geotechnical Engineers and Geohydrology Associates in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before being hired by El Paso Water Utilities in 1999.

Reinert has held a number of positions during his tenure at the utility. Most recently, as interim water resources manager, he served as project manager for the Well Infrastructure Analysis Program and managed development of groundwater modeling for the Exempt Aquifer Application that, if approved, will permit more flexibility in operating the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant’s injection wells.

He also developed data for the 2011 Far West Texas Regional Water Plan by supplying population and demand statistics for the city of El Paso, as well as water supply strategies and costs. The regional plan will be incorporated into the State Water Plan that will be approved by the Texas Legislature in 2012.

Reinert earned a bachelor’s degree in geology at McMurry College and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Colorado State University. He is a registered Professional Geologist and Professional Engineer in Texas and a registered Certified Scientist in New Mexico.