Sandeep R. Burman
About Sandeep R. Burman
Sandeep R. Burman serves as the State Drinking Water Administrator and Manager of Drinking Water Protection at the Minnesota Department of Health, focusing on initiatives to safeguard drinking water quality. He has extensive experience in environmental management, particularly in addressing PFAS contamination, and holds advanced degrees in Hydrogeology and Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Applied Geology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Sandeep R. Burman serves as the State Drinking Water Administrator and Manager of Drinking Water Protection at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has held this position since 2018, focusing on initiatives to safeguard drinking water quality across the state. His responsibilities include developing strategies to manage and mitigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water systems. Burman's role is critical in ensuring that Minnesota's drinking water remains safe and compliant with health standards.
Previous Experience at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Prior to his current role, Burman worked at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for over a decade in various capacities. He served as the Supervisor for the Petroleum Remediation Program from 2005 to 2010, and then as Supervisor of the Superfund Program from 2010 to 2013. He later became the Manager of Site Remediation & Redevelopment from 2013 to 2018. His extensive experience in environmental management has contributed to his expertise in drinking water protection.
Education and Expertise
Burman holds a Master of Science degree in Hydrogeology and Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He also earned a Master of Science in Applied Geology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in environmental science and water protection, equipping him with the necessary skills to address complex water quality issues.
Involvement in Environmental Initiatives
Since 2018, Burman has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at protecting drinking water quality in Minnesota. He co-chaired the PFAS Caucus at the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), focusing on the challenges posed by PFAS substances. Additionally, he provided testimony on perfluorinated chemicals to the Energy and Commerce Committee in 2018, highlighting his commitment to addressing environmental health concerns.
Board Membership at ASTSWMO
Burman served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) from 2016 to 2018. This role allowed him to engage with national-level discussions on waste management and environmental protection, further enhancing his expertise in regulatory and policy matters related to drinking water and environmental safety.