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WEF Webcasts Examine Co-Digestion, Manhole Rehabilitation, and Algae Bioreactors

March 7, 2014

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Co-Digestion of Organic Waste Products with Wastewater Solids Participate to learn about a recent Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) study that examined economic effects of codigestion, biogas produced by adding different organic wastes, allowable organic loading rate for stable digestion, and digester loading from fats, oils, and grease. March 19, 1–2:30 p.m. (EDT) […]

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Prepare To Attend WEF Educational Events

February 6, 2014

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Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about key water sector topics through one of the many upcoming educational events hosted by the Water Environment Federation including the following: The Utility Management Conference™ 2014: Making Progress More Apparent Feb. 25–28, Hyatt Regency Savannah, Ga. Learn about innovative tools, successful techniques, and emerging solutions to water and […]

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Wipes in Pipes Cause Costly Problems for Water Resource Recovery Facilities

January 28, 2014

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Many wastewater treatment professionals agree that clogged pipes can cause big and costly problems. As these problems arise, Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) members are documenting costs spent on maintenance and repairs and are working to identify culprits. Clogs from items that do not belong in water resource recovery facility (WRRF) flows are not […]

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Collection Systems and Peracetic Acid Discussed in February WEF Webcasts

January 10, 2014

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Force Main Condition Assessment Series Part 1: Choosing the Right Technology As the first in a three-part series, this webcast will provide an overview of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Task Order No. 59 on Condition Assessment of Wastewater Collection Systems and include examples of how technologies were chosen for pipeline condition assessment projects across the […]

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Register and Attend WEF Educational Conferences

December 5, 2013

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The Utility Management Conference™ 2014: Making Progress More Apparent Feb. 25–28, Hyatt Regency Savannah Savannah, Ga. Learn about innovative tools, successful techniques, and emerging solutions to water and wastewater management. Register now. Collection Systems 2014: Collections on the Chesapeake March 11–14, Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, Md. Learn how to improve the effectiveness of organizations as […]

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Tackling the Wipes in the Pipes WEF-wide

October 16, 2013

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In late July, Thames Water (London) reported that it had removed a 15-ton "fatberg" made of fat mixed with wet wipes from a London sewer. Photo courtesy of Thames Water.

The packages of wet wipes that have continued to populate store shelves nationwide during the past few years also are accumulating elsewhere — both in collection systems and outreach efforts by the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.). Through its outreach efforts, conferences, and magazines, WEF is helping raise awareness on how wet wipes can […]

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New WEF Wet Weather Strategy Book Provides Holistic View

October 8, 2013

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Managing wet weather flows in wastewater collection and treatment systems has remained an unrelenting problem for wastewater managers. To help, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) has released the Guide for Municipal Wet Weather Strategies, which explains generally accepted planning and engineering practices and a process for selecting the optimum wet weather option. The […]

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Learn About Collection Systems and Energy Positive Nitrogen Removal in WEF Webcasts

October 7, 2013

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Collection Systems: Optimize System Operations Nov. 6, 1 to 3 p.m. (EST) Register now. Full-Plant Deammonification for Energy Positive Nitrogen Removal Nov. 7, 1 to 3 p.m. (EST) Register now. Each webcast offers Professional Development Hours. Check with your state accreditation agency to determine if you qualify to receive these. Access archived webcasts in the […]

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