Artists from around the world transform manhole covers and wastewater into art Some artists look to nature for inspiration. Others explore color, light, or shapes. But a few have found their muse in the municipal wastewater system. One group in Europe is inspired by manhole covers, while another in Taiwan is inspired by the unusual […]
Archive | January, 2018
Passing Down an Engineering Legacy in Spain
January 23, 2018
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You might call the Reigs the “first family of wastewater” in Spain. Rafael Reig Armero was a co-founder of a Spanish water-sector organization similar to the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.). He held multiple leadership roles in the water sector until his death in 1999. His son, Benito Reig Carriedo, picked up the baton and […]
Latest in Membrane Technology Covered at WEF Conference
January 23, 2018
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) has partnered with the American Water Works Association (Denver), American Membrane Technology Association (Stuart, Fla.), and WateReuse Association (Alexandria, Va.) to host the 2018 Membrane Technology Conference. The educational event explores how the latest developments in membrane technology can enhance water reliability and quality. In addition to technical sessions, […]
Submit Applications for 2018 WEF Fellows
January 22, 2018
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) is accepting applications for 2018 WEF Fellows candidates. The WEF Fellows Program recognizes the professional achievements and contributions of WEF members to practice areas served by the organization including, but not limited to, design, education, operations, regulation, research, utility management, and leadership. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 1. […]
WEF and Others Comment on Tax Reform
January 21, 2018
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The U.S. Congress has passed a final $1.5 trillion tax package that has been signed into law by President Trump. On Dec. 6, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) joined other water sector organizations in sending a letter to congressional leaders about tax reform legislation. In the letter, the organizations expressed concerns about the […]
Leaders Discuss Hot Topics in Words on Water Podcast
January 20, 2018
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Water leaders share perspectives on the sector in the Words on Water podcast series. Listen to online podcasts and download audio files on iTunes and the Android Words on Water app. Episodes feature: Radhika Fox, CEO of the U.S. Water Alliance (Washington, D.C.) and director of the Value of Water Campaign, discusses the economic benefits […]
Award Recognizes Innovation and Effectiveness of Operations Challenge
January 19, 2018
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Operations Challenge program has received a Silver “Power of A” award from the American Society of Association Executives (Washington, D.C.). The award recognizes innovative, effective, and broad-reaching programs that positively affect the U.S. and world. The 30th annual Operations Challenge took place at WEFTEC 2017. A record number […]
January 24, 2018
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