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Water-quality experience
Thirty-three years as a Water Quality Chemist for the City of Sacramento, plus leadership of a state-certified environmental testing laboratory.
EID Board of Directors • Division 2
Water expertise for the community we call home.
Rick Blodgett has built a career around water quality, public health, science, and service. He is running to bring that experience to the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors.
General Election • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Rick BlodgettCandidate for EID Board of Directors • Division 2
33Years in water quality
Ph.D.Public Health Epidemiology
B.S.Water Quality Microbiology
25Years as a Scoutmaster
Meet Rick
A career centered on water quality and public health.
Rick Blodgett is the founder and Board Chair of Bright Water Foundation and the owner/director of the Blodgett Research Institute for Waterborne Infectious Disease and a California State-certified Water Environmental Testing Laboratory.
For 33 years, Rick worked as a Water Quality Chemist for the City of Sacramento. His education includes a Ph.D. in Public Health Epidemiology from Walden University and a B.S. from Sacramento State in Water Quality Microbiology.
Rick has also worked as a forensic scientist for the Sacramento County Coroner's Office. In El Dorado County, he volunteered with Search and Rescue and served as Chief of Logistics. He also served for 25 years as a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America.
Rick is running for the EID Board of Directors in Division 2 to put that technical experience and service background to work for the community.
Experience that fits the job
Water isn't a new issue for Rick. It's been his life's work.
EID is responsible for essential public infrastructure and water service. Rick brings experience that is unusually relevant to the work of the board.
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Public-health perspective
A Ph.D. in Public Health Epidemiology and a bachelor's degree focused on Water Quality Microbiology.
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Scientific leadership
Founder and Board Chair of Bright Water Foundation and owner/director of the Blodgett Research Institute for Waterborne Infectious Disease.
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Community service
El Dorado County Search and Rescue volunteer and former Chief of Logistics, along with 25 years of service as a Scoutmaster.
A practical approach
Technical knowledge. Careful stewardship. Clear accountability.
The board's decisions affect the water people depend on every day. Rick's background equips him to ask informed questions, understand technical information, and keep the public interest at the center of decisions.
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Protect water qualityKeep safe, high-quality water at the center of EID decision-making.
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Plan for dependable serviceSupport sound maintenance and long-term infrastructure planning.
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Use ratepayer dollars responsiblyEvaluate costs carefully and prioritize responsible stewardship.
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Keep decisions transparentMake it easier for Division 2 residents to understand what is being decided and why.
Election 2026
Vote Rick Blodgett for EID Division 2.
EID's Division 2 seat is on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot for a four-year term. Only registered voters who live within Division 2 vote in this contest.
NOV 32026 General Election
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