Archive | May, 2016

Submit CLC Nominations by June 30

May 12, 2016

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Submit nominations by June 30 for three Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Communities of Practice director positions with the Committee Leadership Council. These director positions last for 2 years and will begin their term at WEFTEC® 2016. Those with leadership expertise, strategic thinking and planning skills, passion for advancing WEF’s vision, and an understanding […]

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Water Week 2016 Focuses on Policy and Funding

May 11, 2016

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Water Policy Forum, Fly-In, and Expo Featured

From April 10 through April 16, more than 50 water sector organizations with members spanning the nation gathered in Washington, D.C., to talk to each other and to elected leaders about ensuring clean and safe water and a healthy sustainable environment. [View the story “Water Week 2016 Focuses on Policy and Funding” on Storify]

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WEF Buyers Guide Features New Categories and Offers Users an Interactive Experience

May 10, 2016

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Buyer’s Guide offers a comprehensive, interactive platform designed to connect water sector professionals with products and services. The guide features new categories showing which companies already have or will be exhibiting at WEF conferences. The categories include WEFTEC® 2016, Residuals and Biosolids 2016, and Collection Systems 2016. Buyer’s […]

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Effective Utility Management Findings Released

May 6, 2016

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) joined seven other water sector organizations to release the effective utility management (EUM) report, Taking the Next Step: Findings of the Effective Utility Management Review Steering Group. WEF, the American Public Works Association (APWA; Washington, D.C.), the American Water Works Association (Denver), the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies […]

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WEF Webcasts Cover Utilities of the Future, Recovering Commodities from Wastewater, and Green Stormwater Infrastructure

May 5, 2016

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EPA Webcast: Enabling the Water Resources Utility of the Future Webinar Series Part 2 This second webcast in a Utilities of the Future series explores how utilities are building and nurturing a sustainable workforce. To optimize efficiency, recover resources, and contribute to the overall health of watersheds, utilities need a workforce that is resilient, innovative, […]

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Wastewater Treatment Takes Center Stage in Alexandria, Va.

May 4, 2016

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AlexRenew-Kids on the field during dedication

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 […]

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