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Featured Other News Long-Lost Ring Discovered in New Jersey Collection Systems Operator reunites a resident with an heirloom that sat in a manhole for 9 years Collection systems employees at the City of Somers Point, N.J., found the proverbial needle in a haystack, or more precisely, the ring in a sewer system. Ancient Nabataeans Used […]

On April 3 and 4, water professionals from across the nation will gather in Washington, D.C. to attend the 2019 National Water Policy Fly-in. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) wants to give young professionals a platform to deliver a message to government officials: that sound policy for and robust investment in water are […]

Richard Kuhljuergen, member since 1977, Iowa Water Environment Association. Lyle Krueger, member since 1980, Iowa Water Environment Association. John McGowan, member since 1980, New York Water Environment Association. John Schon, member since 1983, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association.

The Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) is brimming with members who have a wealth of knowledge about water. Once these individuals have been members of GAWP for 25 years, they automatically become members of a select committee and earn a new title: guru. The GAWP Guru committee has nearly 600 members. While only 15 […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) takes pride in recognizing the hard work necessary to protect water resources. The annual WEF Awards program recognizes individuals and organizations that contribute to the sustainability of water resources and make a profound impact on the future of the world’s water through education and involvement with water professionals. […]

Operator reunites a resident with an heirloom that sat in a manhole for 9 years Collection systems employees at the City of Somers Point, N.J., found the proverbial needle in a haystack, or more precisely, the ring in a sewer system. In November, Ted Gogol, wastewater operator and Somers Point public works crew chief, was […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) has introduced a new component to its robust set of operator training materials. The Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals 1 – Liquid Treatment Trainer’s Kit provides a hands-on guide for instructors of wastewater operator training programs. The Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series is designed to help operators prepare for the first three […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) “Words on Water” podcast series presents insights from leaders in the water sector. Stream online podcast episodes and download audio files on iTunes and the Android Words on Water app. In recent episodes: Gilbert Trejo, chief technical officer for El Paso (Texas) Water, discusses the utility’s direct potable […]