A sale starts with a knock on the door and a firm handshake. This was the guiding business philosophy in 1946 when J.T. and Tom Guthrie launched J.T. Guthrie and Son, a water and wastewater treatment equipment business in Brentwood, Tenn. At that time, growing a successful father-son business took considerable dedication, equipment knowledge, and […]
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Guthrie’s Third-Generation Water and Wastewater Equipment Business Succeeds the Old-Fashioned Way
Utility Leaders Receive Scholarships to Singapore International Water Week
May 24, 2018
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Six utility leaders have received scholarships to attend Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2018. They will work to break down international barriers, accelerate technology transfer, and create an understanding of innovative policy options to advance resource recovery across the water sector. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), National Association of Clean Water Agencies (Washington, […]
Rafael Dautant Strives for 40-Year Perfect WEFTEC Attendance
February 14, 2018
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For decades, Rafael A. Dautant has maintained a perfect WEFTEC attendance record. When he arrives in New Orleans later this year, Dautant will mark a 40-year-milestone for WEFTEC appearances. Dautant joined the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and WEF’s Venezuelan Member Association, Asociación Venezolana de Ingeniería Sanitaria y Ambiental (AVISA), in 1979. While he became […]
Spreading the Reach of Operations Challenge
January 31, 2018
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Orren West rises through the ranks while contributing to the competition Orren West Jr. believes in Operations Challenge. Staying involved in the competition has helped him rise through the ranks in his career, an experience West wants to pass along to his fellow operators. “I have experienced, personally, professional growth through Ops Challenge, and I […]
Save the Date for National Water Policy Fly-In
January 28, 2018
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The 2018 National Water Policy Fly-In will be held April 17–18 in Washington, D.C. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), National Association of Clean Water Agencies (Washington, D.C.), WateReuse (Alexandria, Va.), and Water Research Foundation (Denver) will host the event for water sector professionals to engage with policy makers. The annual event helps water […]
2018 Water Leadership Institute Applicants Eligible for Scholarship
November 29, 2017
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Apply now to participate in the 2018 Water Leadership Institute. This Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) program helps emerging water sector leaders develop new skills and knowledge through a curriculum delivered by expert instructors from various public and private organizations. Participants can engage in management training and leadership development through online and in-person meetings […]
Getting a Large, Early View of WEFCOM Posts
November 25, 2017
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WEFCOM serves as a virtual workspace for Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) members to network and collaborate online. Those using the online community can work in full-screen mode and preview discussion posts. Open the “view” menu in the discussion content editor to select either of these options. Users can exit the full-screen mode by opening […]
Add Images to WEFCOM Discussions
September 28, 2017
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Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) members can add images to discussion posts in WEFCOM. The online community for WEF members incorporates a media-object function that allows users to upload large images to a post. The image is resized to a thumbnail to keep the display compact and aligned. To contribute images to a discussion, […]
May 29, 2018
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