Living Water Award 2025 Nominee

David Summers

Utility Person, Veolia Idaho

David, a Utility Person at Veolia Idaho Operations, is being nominated for his heroic actions in a life-saving situation. While performing his routine duties, David encountered a local contractor crew in distress. He discovered that one of the workers had collapsed and stopped breathing, and no one present knew how to perform CPR. Drawing on his military and law enforcement background, David immediately took charge, instructing someone to call 911 and beginning CPR himself. His swift intervention led to the individual’s heart starting to beat again and showing signs of responsiveness before being transported to the hospital. David’s calm demeanor under pressure and decisive action prevented a tragedy. On top of his life-saving actions, Davis is praised for the vital role he plays in the company in ensuring safe excavation and protecting people and assets. He is praised for his “natural leadership skills” and being a “reliable, dependable employee.”