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Trusted water systems expertise with 39 years of hands-on leadership delivering safe, reliable, and compliant operations
Professional Water Consulting & Advisory
About Daniel Liflander
Daniel Liflander is a trusted water industry professional with 39+ years of experience keeping systems safe, reliable, and compliant. His career spans NYC DEP (16 years) and SJWD (23 years), where he advanced through Operations & Maintenance to Foreman and Supervisor—leading teams and improving performance with calm, practical, field-tested judgment.
Daniel holds a Class A Distribution license, bringing depth in management, operations facilitation, professional development, and program build-outs. He’s trained in FEMA Incident Command and GIS mapping, and is a certified inspector with specialized safety training in regulations and equipment handling—helping clients strengthen compliance and minimize risk.
His service began honorably in the United States Navy as a Utility Engineer in the 1980s. That foundation—discipline, reliability, and mission focus—has guided every role since: from large-city infrastructure to regional utilities, Daniel has been the expert people call when systems must work.
Today, through Liflander.com, Daniel advises utilities, municipalities, and organizations on distribution operations, maintenance strategy, emergency readiness, and workforce development. Clients value his steady leadership, clear communication, and the practical know-how that comes only from decades on the ground.
If you need proven guidance to optimize operations, elevate safety, and ensure compliance, Daniel is ready to help—so your community’s water keeps flowing the way it should.
Focus areas: system reliability, O&M programs, standard operating procedures, staff training, cross-department coordination, incident response planning, and data-informed decision-making using GIS.
How he partners: Daniel listens first, meets crews in the field, and builds tailored, workable plans—then stays engaged to ensure results. His leadership style is hands-on and collaborative, coaching teams to perform with confidence.
What clients say: steady, trustworthy, respectful, and dependable—an expert you want beside you when it matters most.
