The holiday season is upon us, and while working people around the world take time off to spend with family and friends, many water professionals will still work around-the-clock providing clean water and a safe environment for their communities to enjoy. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), too, is keeping busy by laying the […]
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WEF Hosts Water Professionals from Palestine
November 27, 2019
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On Nov. 5, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) welcomed an international delegation from Palestine to discuss the current status and future of water in the West Bank region, which is bordered by the countries of Jordan and Israel. The meeting with the group of seven delegates focused on how international cooperation can help […]
Residuals and Biosolids Conference Offers Many Learning Opportunities
March 21, 2019
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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, […]
WEF Podcasts Explore Water in Cities
August 24, 2018
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Hear insights from water-sector leaders with the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) “Words on Water” podcast series. Stream online podcast episodes and download audio files on iTunes and the Android Words on Water app. In recent episodes: Manon Fisher, San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC) resource recovery specialist, explains the role biosolids have in […]
Water and Energy Meet at UC Irvine
June 21, 2018
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University launches Water-Energy Nexus certificate program Water systems once were built under the assumption that the energy they needed to operate would be cheap and abundant. The design of most energy systems presumed the same about water. Turns out, both are no longer true. Engineers today recognize that water and energy are connected in ways […]
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, […]
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 […]
December 20, 2019
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