WEF Highlights

Featured Items London Strives To Make Olympics Sustainable Through Water Reuse System The 2012 Olympic Games begin officially with the Opening Ceremony on July 27. But while all the eyes will be on the sporting events, a nonpotable reuse system will be an unsung hero of this year’s games. Fishing Out Phosphorus Floating treatment wetlands […]

The 2012 Olympic Games are scheduled to begin officially with the opening ceremony on July 27. But while all eyes will be on the sporting events, a nonpotable-water-reuse system will be an unsung hero of this year’s games. The Olympic Park in London is ready to welcome nearly 250,000 international visitors each day during the […]

Once again, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Students and Young Professionals Committee (SYPC) urges WEFTEC® 2012 attendees to get outside and make a difference during the conference. When registering, those planning to attend the WEF annual technical exhibition and conference can choose to participate in the annual WEFTEC Service Project. During this year’s […]

Kunal Sangani of Fayetteville, N.Y., is the U.S. winner of the 2012 Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP). Sangani won for his project “Modeling and Environmental Analysis of Hydraulic Fracturing in Upstate New York.” He was among 49 state SJWP winners at the national competition, which was held in Boston June 14–16. For the project, Sangani […]

Jim Carroll, recognized as an authority on global trends and innovations and business transformations, will deliver the keynote speech at the WEFTEC® 2012 Opening General Session. The author, columnist, media commentator, and consultant will discuss innovation and transformation strategy. The Opening General Session, scheduled for Oct. 1, kicks off the 85th annual Water Environment Federation (WEF; […]

Since switching to a sponsored model for webcasts, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) offers webcasts at no cost. Fundamentals of Membrane Bioreactors Part 3: Activated Sludge — July 11, 1–3 p.m. (EDT) Topics to be covered in Part 3 include equipment procurement, facility design, and membrane bioreactor (MBR) facility operation.Click here to register. […]

In May, Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) leaders attended events honoring two utilities’ National Biosolids Partnership (NBP; Alexandria) environmental management system (EMS) certification. On May 16, WEF Deputy Executive Director Eileen O’Neill spoke at the Knoxville (Tenn.) Utilities Board (KUB) celebration. O’Neill and National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA; Washington, D.C.) Senior Director […]

Will B. Betchart, member since Jan. 1, 1966, California Water Environment Association. Richard Corneille, member since Jan. 1, 1975, California Water Environment Association. Edward Kmit, member since Jan. 1, 1977, Michigan Water Environment Association. Ronald G. Soltis, member since Jan. 1, 1975, Chesapeake Water Environment Association. Robert Whitley, member since Jan. 1, 1967, California Water […]