Every year, key updates about the annual Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) technical exhibition and conference (WEFTEC) have been published in the WEFTEC Daily newspaper. At WEFTEC 2018, WEF introduced the new source for WEFTEC news: WEFTEC Now. As the new, official source for all news about the conference, WEFTEC Now features timely coverage of […]
Archive | October, 2018
Notable Figure of New England Water Profession Recognized as 2017 WEF Fellow
October 17, 2018
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Growing up in the northeast U.S., Paul Dombrowski had two dreams: sail alongside Jacques Cousteau, studying the ocean while advocating for environmental protection, and play for the Boston Red Sox. While Dombrowski, a 28-year member of Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) may not have made the National Baseball Hall of Fame, his decades-long career […]
WATER’S WORTH IT® Returns Bigger, Bolder, and Better
October 15, 2018
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During the WEFTEC® 2018 Opening General Session, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) relaunched WATER’S WORTH IT®. This popular, member-driven public awareness campaign has been updated to sport a clean, modern look and all-new resources. At WEFTEC, WEF also debuted a WATER’S WORTH IT public service announcement video to mark the relaunch. As the […]
Utility Staff Invited To Apply for LIFT SEE IT Scholarships
October 12, 2018
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Utility personnel interested in visiting other utilities to learn about innovations and different processes can apply for a scholarship. The Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT) offers the chance to gain hands-on experience with new technologies and processes, as well as the opportunity to meet those responsible for these innovations at other utilities. Candidates are […]
Wastewater 101: NapaSan Launches Citizens’ Academy to Teach Residents about Water Services
October 11, 2018
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When word began spreading on Facebook and through local media that the Napa Sanitation District (NapaSan) would be hosting its first citizens’ academy this fall, Stephanie Turnipseed tried to keep her expectations in check. “In the past, we’ve found that people just don’t want to know what happens when they flush the toilet,” said Turnipseed, […]
October 19, 2018
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