Administrative Building at the Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility.

Metro Water Recovery elects new officers 

DENVER — The Metro Water Recovery Board of Directors elected new officers on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at its regular monthly meeting.  

Each member is appointed to a one-year term. 

Sarah Niyork is the new chair. She represents the South Adams County Water & Sanitation District and is the district’s accountant. Niyork has served on the board since 2019. 
 
Marena Lertch is the chair pro tem. She represents the City of Aurora and is a deputy director of water field services for the city. Lertch has served on the board since 2023. 
 
Del Smith is the secretary. He represents the Bancroft Clover Water and Sanitation District. Smith is a water resources engineer for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and has served on the board since 2018.  
 
Janet Kieler is the treasurer. She represents the City and County of Denver and has served on the board since 2018. Kieler is the director of environmental programs at Denver International Airport. 

Contact

Amy Lovatt

Public Information Specialist

Office:(720) 400-8633

Cell: (719) 661-8048

Sarah Niyork
Sarah Niyork- Board Chair
Marena Lertch – Chair Pro Tem
Del Smith
Del Smith- Secretary
Janet Kieler- Treasurer

About Metro Water Recovery 

Metro Water Recovery was formed under Colorado law in 1961. Metro is the largest resource recovery and clean water agency in the Rocky Mountain West, serving approximately 2.2 million people in an 817 square-mile area. In partnership with 62 local governments, including municipalities and special districts, we clean millions of gallons of water every day to be suitable for agriculture, aquatic life, recreation and water supply.