Archive | December, 2016

Apply and Nominate WEF Fellows

December 12, 2016

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) is accepting applications for the WEF Fellows Program. The program recognizes the professional achievements and contributions of WEF members to the preservation and enhancement of the global water environment in practice areas served by WEF. The deadline for submission is Feb. 1. Follow the above links to learn […]

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Focusing on Water Reuse in January WEF Webcast

December 9, 2016

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Water Reuse: Potable Reuse Research Compilation – Synthesis of Findings Implementing direct potable reuse to augment public water supplies with advanced treated water has been gaining traction in the water sector. A significant body of research findings have been collected from project evaluating the technical, operational, and managerial aspects of direct potable reuse. In 2016, […]

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Potable Reuse Cartoon Introduces Kids to Sustainability

December 8, 2016

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Padre Dam - Big Deal Water Drop

Padre Dam Municipal Water District (PDMWD; Santee, Calif.) hopes to build public support for its East County Advanced Water Purification Program with a 2-minute video featuring a message for all ages. The potable reuse program has the potential to meet up to 30% of local drinking water demand from approximately 100,000 customers, according to a […]

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Operations Takes Center Stage at WEFTEC 2016

December 7, 2016

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Honorary Operator Ingenuity Award Featured

Operator accomplishments and skills took center stage the morning of Sept. 28 in the Innovation Pavilion during WEFTEC© 2016. The event, “A Celebration of Operator Innovation, Excellence, and Professionalism,” spanned the breadth of what operators do, from fixing problems to pursuing continuing education to motivating others to serving as core team members in well-run utilities. […]

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