Cody Bahr
About Cody Bahr
Cody Bahr is a Noncommunity Compliance Officer and Public Health Sanitarian at the Minnesota Department of Health, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and has contributed to process improvements in public water systems.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Cody Bahr has served as a Noncommunity Compliance Officer/Public Health Sanitarian at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to process improvements within the compliance program for noncommunity public water systems. His responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for transient noncommunity public water supplies. Bahr provides technical assistance to local partnership programs implementing the SDWA, enhancing public health initiatives across Minnesota.
Education and Expertise
Cody Bahr holds a Master's degree in Natural Resources from Oregon State University, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, completing his studies from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he studied at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in public health and environmental compliance, particularly regarding the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Background
Cody Bahr graduated from Blair-Taylor High School, achieving his High School Diploma from 2008 to 2012. Before his current role, he worked as a Mosquito Inspector at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District for five months in 2017. Additionally, he gained retail experience as a Brand Associate at Old Navy from 2014 to 2017. This diverse background has equipped him with a range of skills applicable to his current position in public health.
Achievements in Public Health Compliance
In his role as a Noncommunity Compliance Officer/Public Health Sanitarian, Cody Bahr has developed technical expertise in managing regulatory compliance for transient noncommunity public water supplies. His contributions to process improvements in the compliance program reflect his commitment to enhancing public health standards. Bahr's work involves providing essential technical assistance to local programs, ensuring adherence to the Safe Drinking Water Act and promoting safe drinking water practices.