Featured Other News Sewer Simulator Shines a Light on Underground Infrastructure Two wastewater operators from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD; Cleveland) had a bright idea — if the public can’t go underground to see wastewater treatment systems, then these systems must be brought to the public. To spread the word, Pete Lehman and […]
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Sewer Simulator Shines a Light on Underground Infrastructure
June 30, 2017
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Two wastewater operators from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD; Cleveland) had a bright idea — if the public can’t go underground to see wastewater treatment systems, then these systems must be brought to the public. To spread the word, Pete Lehman and Todd Andexler, NEORSD field tech operators, transformed a metal storage container […]
New York WEA Illustrates the Importance of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
June 29, 2017
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While everyone uses water and wastewater infrastructure daily, not everyone knows exactly how it works and why it needs to be funded. The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) decided to illustrate the importance of this infrastructure to the public with a video and accompanying guide. NYWEA’s messaging video and its guide, “Sustaining and Enhancing […]
Young Professionals Gain Leadership Skills Through YP Summit and WEF Membership
June 28, 2017
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Every year, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA; Denver) join forces to host the Young Professionals (YP) Summit. During the summit, local and national leaders discuss emerging water sector issues and solutions as well as provide programming to enhance leadership skills. YP Summit bestows leadership skills The […]
In Memoriam — Nicholas J. Bartilucci, NYWEA Treasurer and Water Leader
June 27, 2017
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Nicholas J. Bartilucci, a distinguished water sector engineer and member of the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) since 1957, died July 17, 2016, at the age of 85. Bartilucci, a life member of both WEF and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), was the former president and chairman of the board of Dvirka […]
Submit CLC Nominations by July 31
June 26, 2017
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Committee Leadership Council (CLC) seeks nominations for four Communities of Practice director positions. Those interested should apply by July 31. Director positions last for 2 years, beginning after WEFTEC® 2017. WEF seeks volunteers with leadership expertise, strategic thinking and planning skills, passion for advancing WEF’s vision, and understanding […]
WEF Offers Resources for Working in Water
June 23, 2017
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) offers a series of documents that provide information on water sector careers. Volume 1: Networking offers opportunities The first document in this series covers the benefits of creating a network. It outlines the networking opportunities that WEF and its Member Associations provide, both on a national and local […]
Resource Recovery Covered by Experts at IR2 Forum 2017
June 22, 2017
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The Intensification of Resource Recovery (IR²) Forum 2017 provides information on research, technologies, and case studies associated with recovering resources from water. The intensive 3-day event focuses on innovations in wastewater and water reuse. The technical program covers intensifying biological processes, the Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT) program, process control, solids processing, and hydrolysis. […]
June 30, 2017
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