Patsy has 17+ years’ experience in water microbiology, water-related regulations, consensus standards development, and environmental laboratory accreditation. She works with several state legislative offices and industry organizations to develop sensible laws, regulations, and guidance to protect public health and ensure safe water. Patsy is also a long-time participant in various standards development organizations including TNI, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, and ASHRAE. She is the author of Microbiological Water Methods; Quality Control Measures for Federal Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Compliance.