Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2019 attendees will have many opportunities to learn about the latest in managing wastewater treatment byproducts. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and International Water Association (London) are organizing the event with the Florida Water Environment Association and The Water Research Foundation (Denver). The technical program features 20 technical sessions, […]
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Attend WEF’s Nutrient Removal and Recovery Conference in June
April 30, 2018
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In June, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) will hold a conference that covers various nutrient-related topics. The Nutrient Removal and Recovery Conference 2018 features three workshops and 16 technical sessions. Topics covered include optimizing system operation, performance, and energy use; mitigating struvite and vivianite scaling; adopting sustainable practices and planning decisions around sustainability; […]
Variety of Learning Opportunities Offered at Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2018
March 27, 2018
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The Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2018 explores the latest in technology, innovation, and integrated resource recovery. In addition to workshops, an opening general session, and 25 technical sessions, registrants have the option of touring an enhanced solar biosolids-drying project. Attendees can also visit a training center and attend the AZ Water Friends of Biosolids Social […]
Sheep ‘Mow’ Grass Irrigated by Treated Wastewater in Oregon
September 19, 2016
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Biocycle Farm, a large farm in Eugene, Ore. sustained entirely by recycled water, doesn’t rely solely on herbicides or machines to maintain the 88,000 poplar trees planted on the property. The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC; Lane County, Ore.), which manages the land, saves almost $3500 in labor and fuel costs each year by employing […]
Wastewater Treatment Takes Center Stage in Alexandria, Va.
May 4, 2016
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Alexandria Renew Enterprises connects the community to water In Alexandria, Va., wastewater treatment services are taking the spotlight. A new multipurpose athletic field sitting over a nutrient management facility and an environmental center will connect the community to the often invisible but vital public service of transforming water. “A new series of projects is enabling […]
WEF Leader Kartik Chandran Named MacArthur Fellow
November 18, 2015
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Kartik Chandran, a past member of the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Board of Trustees, vice chair of WEF’s Research and Innovation Committee, a 2013 WEF Fellow, and a leader in the water sector, has been named a MacArthur fellow. Chandran was named a fellow for his research, which integrates microbial ecology, molecular biology, […]
WEF Releases 2016 Conference Schedule
November 17, 2015
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) offers educational opportunities that provide the latest scientific, engineering, and technical information on various water sector topics throughout the year. Download the 2016 Specialty Conference Catalog to get more information on the following conferences and events. International Symposium on Potable Reuse Jan. 25−27, Renaissance Long Beach (Calif.) Hotel […]
WEF Webcast Will Focus on WERF Nutrient Recovery Study
October 5, 2015
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Evolving Perspective of Nutrients – Pollutant to Resource Review the findings of a Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) nutrient recovery study. Learn what factors influence the adoption of nutrient recovery systems, obtain guidance on the implementation of extractive nutrient recovery at water resource recovery facilities, and review experimental evaluation of emerging concepts during […]
March 21, 2019
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