Feb 20, 2026
Women Leading Water Spotlight Series
The water industry is driven by individuals who care deeply about the work they do.
Our Women Leading Water Spotlight Series features women from the organizations supporting this initiative by sharing their journeys, reflections on leadership, and what being a woman in water means to them today.
We’re grateful to spotlight the voices and perspectives that help strengthen and support the water community. Join us to celebrate Women Leading Water this March at The Water Tower.
Meet Halle Futch
Project Engineer, Reeves Young
Can you share a bit about your journey and what led you to work in water?
My name is Halle Futch, and I’m a 23-year-old Project Engineer who graduated from Clemson University in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Going into my final year, I knew I wanted a chance to be in the field, seeing how drawings translate into real, functioning systems. Working in water has allowed me to do exactly that. Every day I get to watch complex plans come to life through coordination, construction, and problem-solving, all while contributing to development that directly supports public health and communities. That combination of technical challenges, and real-world impact is what ultimately led me into the water industry.
What does being a woman in water mean to you today?
Being a woman in water today means being part of an industry that’s continuing to grow and diversify, similar to what I saw during my time at Clemson in the engineering college. I’ve noticed more people from different backgrounds entering these fields, and I think that’s valuable because it brings new perspectives and different ways of solving problems. I strongly believe that having a mix of viewpoints in the room leads to better coordination and more effective solutions in the field.
What is a moment or project you are most proud of?
The project I’m most proud of is the Rock Hill Alum Sludge Dewatering Facility that I’m currently working on. I grew up in the Charlotte area, so getting to work on a project this close to home makes it even more meaningful. Being part of a project of this scale has given me a lot of hands-on experience coordinating across different trades and working through real field challenges, all while helping build infrastructure that will serve the City for years to come. I’m really grateful for the team I get to work with in Rock Hill and proud of what we’ve accomplished together so far, and I’m excited to continue working alongside them as we move into the next phases of the project and future work in the area.
We thank Halle and our Partner, Reeves Young, for supporting Women Leading Water and sharing their perspective with our community!
The Water Tower consists of two nonprofit organizations: The Water Tower at Gwinnett, a 501(c)4 – responsible for the development and operations of the campus, and The Water Tower Institute, a 501c3 – responsible for solutions, instruction, and engagement programming. Together, these entities are cultivating an ecosystem of water innovation fueled by imagination, informed by research, and powered by pioneers. The Water Tower brings together public and private sectors of the water industry, side by side with academia and nonprofits, to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges.