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July/August 2012 at a glance

July 31, 2012

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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 […]

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London Strives To Make Olympics Sustainable Through Water-Reuse System

July 26, 2012

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The Old Ford Water Recycling Plant will provide recycled water for nonpotable use during the 2012 Olympic Games. Photo courtesy of London 2012. Click for larger image.

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 […]

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‘Bogging in the Big Easy’ — Help Plant a New Orleans Wetland During WEFTEC

July 23, 2012

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Bioswales in New Orleans' City Park where WEFTEC volunteers will help plant a wetland. Photos courtesy of New Orleans' City Park.

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 […]

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New York State Student Wins National SJWP Prize for Fracking Research

July 22, 2012

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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 […]

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Opening General Session Sets the Stage With Innovation and Transformation Keynote Address

July 21, 2012

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Jim Carroll will deliver the keynote speech at WEFTEC® 2012. Photo courtesy of R. Kelly Clipperton.

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; […]

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WEF Webcasts — No Cost, Major Benefits

July 20, 2012

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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. […]

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WEF Leaders Speak at NBP EMS Certification Celebrations

July 19, 2012

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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 […]

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Meet WEF’s Newest Life Members

July 18, 2012

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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 […]

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