Master wastewater treatment concepts and practices with a new online course from the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.). The Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals course offers updated, peer-reviewed training to help individuals prepare for certification exams or to gain new knowledge for their jobs. The course provides expert, real-world content in an interactive format with the […]
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WEF’s New Release Offers Leading-Edge Content on Trenchless Technology
February 20, 2019
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In the U.S., an enormous network of pipelines is aging underground. Municipal managers, contractors, engineers, and consultants face the difficult task of renewing, rehabilitating, and replacing these systems efficiently and cost-effectively. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) supports these efforts with its newest publication, Trenchless Technology and Asset Management. This manual of practice, co-published […]
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 Professionals Discuss MOP 11 in New Video
April 11, 2017
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As the flagship Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Manual of Practice (MOP), Operation of Water Resource Recovery Facilities, MOP 11, Seventh Edition, offers a key resource for wastewater treatment professionals. “What we do in our work is not just treating water but is looking at how we recover the resources in the water,” said […]
WEF Releases Wet Weather Design and Operation Publication
October 14, 2014
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Those looking for a comprehensive reference of the current design and operational practices to manage wet weather flows now can access the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) special publication, Wet Weather Design and Operation in Water Resource Recovery Facilities. It is a companion to WEF’s Manual of Practice (MOP) 8, Design of Municipal Wastewater […]
WEF Releases Water and Wastewater Calculations Manual
September 18, 2014
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The Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) recently released Water and Wastewater Calculations Manual, Third Edition, which provides basic principles, best practices, and detailed calculations for surface water, groundwater, drinking water treatment, and wastewater engineering. The solutions presented in this manual of practice (MOP) are based on practical field data and current federal and state rules […]
From the President: WEF Represents Water Around the World
February 25, 2014
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Since November, I have had the privilege of attending several conferences in North America, including events in Montreal; Raleigh, N.C.; and Acapulco, Mexico. Two were annual conferences for Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Member Associations — Réseau Environnement (Montreal) and North Carolina Water Environment Association (Raleigh, N.C.) — and the third was an international conference for […]
Reviewers Needed for Two WEF Special Publications
February 14, 2013
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) seeks individuals interested in participating as reviewers of two publications. Reviewers must work closely with WEF staff and dedicate expertise and time to ensuring the development of high-quality manuals according to a publication schedule. If interested in serving as a reviewer, contact Britt Sheinbaum at bsheinbaum@wef.org. Green Infrastructure […]
March 22, 2019
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