El Dorado Irrigation District Welcomes New General Manager Pravani Vandeyar by El Dorado Irrigation District May 22, 2025 Member Submitted News PLACERVILLE — The El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Pravani Vandeyar as the District’s new general manager. Her selection follows a highly competitive national recruitment process that attracted more than 90 candidates. Ms. Vandeyar brings nearly 20 years of experience in the water utility sector, with a strong record of operational leadership, regulatory compliance, and customer-focused service delivery. She most recently served as the Utilities Director for the City of Sacramento, where she led major initiatives to modernize infrastructure and enhance water system reliability. She began her career with the City of Sacramento in 2007 as a supervising water quality chemist and later advanced to the role of Drinking Water Division Manager. In that role, she oversaw water production, maintenance, distribution, water quality, and research and development. Ms. Vandeyar holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in chemistry, bringing a solid technical foundation to her leadership role. “Pravani brings a powerful combination of technical expertise, utility management experience, and vision to EID,” said Board President Pat Dwyer. “We are confident that she will provide the leadership and strategic direction needed to guide the District into its next chapter.” This leadership transition follows the retirement of General Manager Jim Abercrombie, who concludes a distinguished public service career spanning nearly 48 years. Mr. Abercrombie has served as EID’s General Manager since 2009, during which time he led major infrastructure investments, reduced costs, improved operational efficiencies, expanded customer outreach, and strengthened the District’s long-term water reliability. He will remain available through September, if needed, to support a smooth transition. ### EID is a public agency dedicated to providing high quality water, wastewater treatment, recycled water, hydropower, and recreation services in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner.
