Artesian Water Company Announces the Hiring of Deirdre S. Smith, P.E., as Director of Planning

Core Insights - Artesian Water Company has appointed Deirdre S. Smith as the new Director of Planning, responsible for various planning initiatives including water main renewals and subdivision planning for water and wastewater systems [1][3] - Deirdre S. Smith brings over 35 years of experience in the engineering consulting industry, having previously served as Vice-President at Verdantas and COO at Duffield Associates [4] - Artesian Resources Corporation operates as a holding company providing water and wastewater services on the Delmarva Peninsula, supplying 9.5 billion gallons of water annually to over a third of Delaware residents [6] Company Overview - Artesian Water Company is the oldest and largest regulated water utility on the Delmarva Peninsula, providing water service since 1905 [6] - The company operates a network of 1,491 miles of water main [6] Leadership and Community Engagement - Nicki Taylor, President and CEO of Artesian, expressed confidence that Smith's engineering background and local experience will enhance the reliability of water and wastewater services in the region [5] - Deirdre S. Smith is actively involved in the Delaware business community, serving as President of the Committee of 100 and on the Board of Family Promise of Northern New Castle County [5]