Meet Mike Lynch
Mike Lynch is an Australian water and wastewater operator holding a Certificate IV in Water Operations, with long-term, hands-on experience across treatment plants, regional councils, and small community systems in Australia and internationally.
His books are written from practical operational environments and focus on what actually holds together over time — not idealised theory or imported approaches that don’t translate well to local conditions.
Mike has worked across a wide range of water and wastewater systems, including lagoons and oxidation ponds, RBCs, small community plants, and modern mechanical works. His experience includes day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, training operators, and supporting councils where systems are under pressure or not performing as intended.
He has also owned and operated a company involved in the design, manufacture, and installation of wastewater treatment plants, which has shaped a strong understanding of how early design and construction decisions affect long-term operation, compliance, and maintenance.
In addition, Mike is a qualified Plumber and Drainer, with experience across Australian and international plumbing and drainage systems, and holds an Australian Advanced Diploma of Management, supporting a structured, risk-aware approach to complex operational systems.
These publications are written for people who need clear, practical guidance they can rely on — particularly when there’s little margin for error.
