Water & Wastewater Crew

Panther Water Tower

Water Department

The Centralia Water Department consists of five employees, including the Foreman and Water Plant Operator.

Foreman Aaron Kroeger, has been with the Water & Sewer Dept. since April 2017, and was promoted to the position in July 2022. Aaron holds a class D1 Distribution certification.

Asst. Foreman, Cody Ricklefs has been with the City since January 2018, and was promoted to his current position in July 2022. 

Water Plant Operator Jay Freeman has been in the industry for many years, and with the City since February 2016. His certifications include D2 Distribution, class D Water Treatment and class D Wastewater.

Equipment Operators Bryce Logsdon and Evan Plank are the final members completing  the Water & Sewer Dept.