Cayla Cook, PE
Principal Engineer
Cayla is a technical expert on specific soluble and particulate contaminants in water and wastewater. She has served as Principal Investigator on applied research, WEF Microplastics Task Force Co-Chair, and as Project Advisory Committee member for the Water Research Foundation on microplastics studying the intersection of polymer science and water. She also serves on projects focused on assisting utilities achieve compliance on the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
- Areas of Expertise
- • Microplastics
- • Lead and copper
- • Water quality compliance
- • Emerging contaminants
- • Water, wastewater, and reclaimed water planning
- Professional Activities
- Water Environment Federation, Microplastics Task Force Co-Chair
- AZ Water Research Committee
- California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Microplastics Subgroup and Ad Hoc Expert Panel
- Education
- MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Arizona State University
- BS, Civil Engineering, Mississippi State University
- Certification/License
- Professional Engineer (PE)
