Lowell — The City of Lowell welcomes Aaron Fox as the new Executive Director of Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility (LRWWU), replacing outgoing Executive Director, Mark Young. Young recently retired June 30, 2023, after 43 years of service to the City.  

According to Lowell City Manager, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., “The City is thrilled with the promotion of Aaron Fox to Executive Director of the Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility. Mr. Fox’s expertise will ensure a continuity of operations at the LRWWU. This is tremendous, as succession planning is a priority of this City Council. We are confident in Mr. Fox’s ability to run the facility with great success.” 

Fox began his career with the City in June 2000, marking an impressive 23 years of employment with LRWWU. Fox started as a Wastewater Environmental Engineer (2000-2010), moving into the position of Engineering Supervisor (2010-2014), and finally Operations Superintendent, (2014-present) the position he held for four years before this new promotion.

He holds a certified MA Grade 7-C Wastewater Treatment Facilities Operator license. Fox is a graduate of UMASS Lowell with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. The current salary for the Executive Director position is $124,698, effective July 1, 2023.