David Formato

With 35+ years of experience in environmental science and engineering, Dave has devoted much of his career to the design and permitting of municipal and private decentralized wastewater treatment and disposal systems across a wide range of sizes, technologies, and regulatory classifications.

This extensive technical foundation informs Dave’s leadership of Fuss & O’Neill’s water and wastewater strategic initiatives. Through a comprehensive understanding of water demand trends, supply chain dynamics, utility pricing, aging infrastructure, evolving regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies, he guides firm priorities and resources to align with client needs. Dave oversees staff development, ensures access to modern tools and technologies, and leads major firm pursuits. His leadership is consistently forward-looking, grounded in the belief that safe and reliable water systems are essential to public health and community resilience.

Dave’s commitment to advancing sustainable water, wastewater, and environmental compliance solutions is reflected in his proactive, solutions-oriented approach. He supports clients by ensuring that Fuss & O’Neill’s water and wastewater engineers are equipped with the training, tools, and expertise to best design solutions that enhance water quality, provide safe potable water, safeguard ecosystems, and strengthen infrastructure resilience.