Notable Women in Engineering: Sarah Elger

Class of 2022

Sarah Elger is a licensed professional engineer specializing in water reuse and treatment technologies and the impact water treatment has on protecting the environment and public health.

In her current role as director of product innovation and strategy for EnviroMix, Elger has been responsible for the development and launch of multiple new water treatment solutions during the past 18 months.

These new products include sustainable wastewater treatment processes that minimize energy and chemical consumption, while providing higher quality water discharged back into the environment.

“Sarah is a recognized leader throughout the organization, inspiring and motivating colleagues by example with her relentless pursuit for excellence,” said John Koch, vice president of technology at EnviroMix.

Outside of the office, Elger, a mother of two daughters, also volunteers with local school districts promoting the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and serves annually as a science fair judge. She also organizes a group of friends and family to provide food, clothing and gifts for families in need each year during the holidays.

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