Al Goodman got an early introduction to water. By working with his father, who owned a plumbing business, he learned about the residential and commercial aspects of the water sector as well as the skills needed to run a company. “I was fascinated by mechanical devices to move water,” Goodman said. “This led to also […]
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BlueTech Forum Reveals Water Sector Strategies for Using Innovation to Thrive
May 12, 2017
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Water innovations will take center stage at the BlueTech Forum 2017. The theme for the event, hosted by BlueTech Research (Cork, Ireland) and scheduled for June 6–7 in Dublin, Ireland, is Water and the 4th Industrial Revolution. During this industrial revolution, individuals gain power and influence as new technologies emerge and are placed in their […]
Veterans of U.S. Ops Challenge Take Home International Win from Open German Championship in Wastewater Technology
July 28, 2016
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A U.S. team of water sector professionals took home a first place win from an international competition modeled after Operations Challenge, a Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) contest for water treatment professionals. During the international trade fair, IFAT 2016, held May 30–June 3 in Munich, DWA (Hennef, Germany) – the German Association for Water, […]
Operations Challenge Goes Global
December 23, 2015
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German competition motivates and trains operators During WEFTEC® 2015, 44 teams tested their skills during the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Operations Challenge competition. Two of these teams traveled from Germany to compete. The teams’ journey to WEFTEC 2015 began after water sector leaders from Germany were inspired to develop their own Operations […]
From the President: International Partners Help Deliver the Best in Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery
December 17, 2014
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Leading minds from across the globe convened in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 26–30, to attend the International Water Association (IWA; London) Specialist Conference on Global Challenges for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery. The conference provided a unique opportunity for the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) to strengthen its partnership with IWA in the areas […]
Leaders Learn Valuable Lessons During Singapore International Water Week
July 29, 2014
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WEF contributes to scholarships for international water-sector education Water-sector leaders received a unique opportunity to participate in Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) and gain an international perspective on how to ensure a continual supply of safe and reliable water in the future. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), National Association of Clean Water […]
Eileen O’Neill Becomes WEF’s New Executive Director
February 3, 2014
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With more than 20 years of experience at the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), Eileen O’Neill formally steps into the role of WEF executive director. O’Neill has been serving as interim executive director since July 2013. O’Neill has been instrumental in creating national and international thought-leadership programming at the annual WEF Technical Exhibition and […]
June 29, 2018
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